‘What’s Kevin the Carrot’s problem?’: Patrick Freyne on this year’s Christmas ads
Plus Patrick Freyne on this year’s Boots, John Lewis, Argos, Tesco, Coca-Cola, Barbour and M&S Food commercials
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Supplement company Revive Active ramps up European presence to boost growth
Company has also achieved B-Corp certification, which assesses social and environmental impact
Seven of the best beauty advent calendars to buy for Christmas, from €70 to €650
Festive countdown treats for self-care devotees and those who could use a gentle reminder to treat themselves
‘Blush stacking’ will give your cheeks a fresh flush. Here’s how to do it right
In the first of a new monthly Beauty Masterclass series, Simone Gannon explains her favourite technique for complexion-lifting blush
The best fake tan products for a summer glow
Simone Gannon share the tanning staples she keeps coming back to, and what they say about how we use fake tan in 2025
Woman allegedly suffered stroke after taking migraine medication bought from Boots pharmacy
Sigrid O’Meara (63), from Co Longford, alleged she was not advised product contraindicated with an anti-antidepressant she was taking
Woman who allegedly suffered stroke after taking migraine medication sues Boots
Sigrid O’Meara (63) alleges medication inappropriately sold and failure to advise her that medication was contraindicated for anti-depressant
Boots Ireland books €2.4m property charge amid rising costs
Sales revenue growth eased at pharmacy chain’s Irish arm last year
Boots ‘extremely remorseful’ after pleading guilty over misleading Black Friday prices
Breach was identified by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission
Credit union movement named most reputable organisation in Ireland
Meta, X (formerly Twitter), RTÉ, FAI and Uisce Éireann were the organisations with worst reputations
BP’s low-carbon team axed as company returns to oil and gas
Staff told it is not ‘commercially viable’ to keep unit dedicated to low-emissions vehicles
Go with the flow: How lateral flow tests are becoming a diagnostic game changer
We use LFTs to detect Covid, but they could also be used to detect cholesterol, stroke and sepsis
High-profile retailers admit breaches of rules on sale prices
Consume protection watchdog prosecutes stores over advertised discounts in Black Friday and winter sales
Boots owner to be taken private in €22bn deal
Buyout of Walgreens Boots Alliance will bring to an end the drugstore chain’s century-long run as a public company
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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