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Ten ways to save on health insurance: ‘Split your cover, check for young adult rates’

Ten ways to save on health insurance: ‘Split your cover, check for young adult rates’

Half a million customers are renewing this month. Here’s how to ensure you get the best deal

Tue Jan 20 2026 - 06:56
Navigating the health insurance maze – answering your questions

Navigating the health insurance maze – answering your questions

Companies cite increases in cost of delivering care and wider use of high-cost drugs among reasons for rising premiums

Mon Jan 19 2026 - 06:00
‘No urgency’ in tackling food price inflation, says farmers group

‘No urgency’ in tackling food price inflation, says farmers group

Regulations aimed at improving transparency across agri-food supply chain to take effect later this year

Fri Jan 16 2026 - 20:07
Dublin ‘Bushman’ defends street ‘prank’ amid criticism of online video business

Dublin ‘Bushman’ defends street ‘prank’ amid criticism of online video business

A number of young women express disquiet about reactions being monetised by content creator

Fri Jan 16 2026 - 18:40
Travel insurance – don’t leave home without it

Travel insurance – don’t leave home without it

Research shows Irish holidaymakers spent an average of almost €2,500 on trips last summer with 16% encountering issues

Fri Jan 16 2026 - 13:30
Was it for this? Conor Pope gets ‘whisked’ in a sauna at Bolands Mills

Was it for this? Conor Pope gets ‘whisked’ in a sauna at Bolands Mills

Here, where De Valera made a stand for Ireland, our writer surrenders to the sweaty fad sweeping the country

Wed Jan 14 2026 - 06:00
Price of a pint of Guinness and 0.0 alternative set to climb by about 20 cent

Price of a pint of Guinness and 0.0 alternative set to climb by about 20 cent

Diageo says increase ‘essential to maintain sustainable operations in Ireland’ as publicans warn it heightens risk of more pub closures

Tue Jan 13 2026 - 19:24
NCT website cloned in online scam targeting motorists

NCT website cloned in online scam targeting motorists

Victims report losing hundreds of euros to fake NCT website appearing on search engines

Tue Jan 13 2026 - 10:00
‘These guys need to be paid’: A trip to New York’s dark side, then a bag stuck in London

‘These guys need to be paid’: A trip to New York’s dark side, then a bag stuck in London

A reader’s Thanksgiving US visit turned into something that sounds like the plot twists in a movie

Tue Jan 13 2026 - 06:00
Shoppers splurge record sum on groceries over Christmas despite price inflation

Shoppers splurge record sum on groceries over Christmas despite price inflation

Fewer households opt for fresh turkeys, but sprouts remain a favourite for dinner with Irish families

Mon Jan 12 2026 - 16:11
Almost 70% of young adults ‘struggle to grasp basic financial concepts’

Almost 70% of young adults ‘struggle to grasp basic financial concepts’

Consumers’ understanding of pensions, tax relief and insurance improves with age, poll suggests

Mon Jan 12 2026 - 06:00
Competition body wants merger thresholds raised, so it can focus on more important deals

Competition body wants merger thresholds raised, so it can focus on more important deals

Rising inflation since limits were last set in 2019 means more takeovers are coming on watchdog’s radar

Mon Jan 12 2026 - 06:00
‘Such an ordeal’: Loveholidays leaves readers out in the cold

‘Such an ordeal’: Loveholidays leaves readers out in the cold

Deirdre encountered an inflexible approach to ‘flexible’ flights, while John found himself in a hotel without heating

Mon Jan 12 2026 - 06:00
UCC and Kings Inns come out tops in first Irish Times debate semi-finals

UCC and Kings Inns come out tops in first Irish Times debate semi-finals

Sixty-sixth annual contest took place at University College Cork on Friday

Sat Jan 10 2026 - 11:31
Man due in court over death in Co Dublin last summer

Man due in court over death in Co Dublin last summer

James ‘Jake’ Berney, a father and grandfather in his 50s, died from stab wounds in June

Fri Jan 09 2026 - 23:35
A celebration of women: More than 120 events in Dublin for St Brigid’s festival

A celebration of women: More than 120 events in Dublin for St Brigid’s festival

The four-day celebration will also mark the arrival of spring and its renewing qualities

Thu Jan 08 2026 - 13:33
Holiday problems for almost one in five Irish overseas travellers, research finds

Holiday problems for almost one in five Irish overseas travellers, research finds

Scam websites, poor hotels and lost luggage blight holidaymakers, with younger people more likely to suffer

Wed Jan 07 2026 - 00:01
Former car dealer fined and must pay costs over misleading buyer on history of second-hand vehicle

Former car dealer fined and must pay costs over misleading buyer on history of second-hand vehicle

Ionut Nitulescu fined and ordered to pay costs of €8,145 to Competition and Consumer Protection Commission

Tue Jan 06 2026 - 11:02
How to maximise your annual leave in 2026 and hit the hotspots at the right time

How to maximise your annual leave in 2026 and hit the hotspots at the right time

Strategically planning your leave-taking could mean bagging yourself lots more time off for just 25 days’ leave

Tue Jan 06 2026 - 06:00
He said he was a Bank of Ireland employee: A reader loses thousands of euro in an afternoon

He said he was a Bank of Ireland employee: A reader loses thousands of euro in an afternoon

Irish consumers lose tens of millions of euro to criminals operating scams of this nature, watchdog says

Tue Jan 06 2026 - 06:00
Smokers and vapers could save more than €700 a year on life assurance if they quit

Smokers and vapers could save more than €700 a year on life assurance if they quit

Data from Royal London Ireland shows cost of life insurance could drop by 50% if smokers quit

Tue Jan 06 2026 - 00:01
Vomiting cats and dirty towels: An unhappy holiday in Turkey

Vomiting cats and dirty towels: An unhappy holiday in Turkey

A reader says trying to get TUI to address her concerns consumed her holiday

Mon Jan 05 2026 - 06:00
How to get extra holiday days for nothing, and 10 other ways to save money on travel in 2026

How to get extra holiday days for nothing, and 10 other ways to save money on travel in 2026

Saving on summer jollies is essential, here are the tips on what to watch out for

Fri Jan 02 2026 - 11:16
Record number of overseas deaths reported to Department of Foreign Affairs

Record number of overseas deaths reported to Department of Foreign Affairs

More than one in five of all consular cases last year concerned Irish citizens dying abroad

Fri Jan 02 2026 - 06:00
Ireland among world’s 10 most pessimistic countries, survey finds

Ireland among world’s 10 most pessimistic countries, survey finds

Just 20% of those polled in Ireland were hopeful 2026 would be better than 2025

Thu Jan 01 2026 - 18:26
Christmas, done and dusted. But what can I do to cut down on waste next time?

Christmas, done and dusted. But what can I do to cut down on waste next time?

Irish households were snowed under by packaging this Christmas. Here are some tips for reducing the burden in 2026

Thu Jan 01 2026 - 06:00
A grocery price war has started in Ireland. Is your shopping about to drop considerably?

A grocery price war has started in Ireland. Is your shopping about to drop considerably?

Some staples have plunged in price across retailers, but Irish shoppers still face high inflation

Tue Dec 30 2025 - 16:20
How 2025 became year of rising prices and cost of living

How 2025 became year of rising prices and cost of living

Irish consumers faced climbing house prices, grocery price inflation and health insurance premiums

Mon Dec 29 2025 - 06:00
‘I thought it would be jammers’: St Stephen’s Day sales get off to a leisurely start in Dublin

‘I thought it would be jammers’: St Stephen’s Day sales get off to a leisurely start in Dublin

With five minutes to go before opening, a queue suddenly formed outside Brown Thomas, with menswear proving the most popular

Fri Dec 26 2025 - 15:54
How to get the best out of the St Stephen’s Day sales - even if they’re not what they used to be

How to get the best out of the St Stephen’s Day sales - even if they’re not what they used to be

The absence of headline items selling at massive discounts might be a reflection of the changing face of discounting in Ireland

Fri Dec 26 2025 - 06:00
Only 5% of people ask for a receipt to return unwanted Christmas presents

Only 5% of people ask for a receipt to return unwanted Christmas presents

Four in 10 consumers never include a gift receipt when giving presents, survey finds

Fri Dec 26 2025 - 00:01
Emotional reunions at Dublin Airport: ‘He hasn’t had Christmas at home in seven years’

Emotional reunions at Dublin Airport: ‘He hasn’t had Christmas at home in seven years’

Among people greeted at arrivals hall on Monday was woman who witnessed Bondi Beach attack

Mon Dec 22 2025 - 13:08
When things go right: Happy Christmas stories of the best of customer care

When things go right: Happy Christmas stories of the best of customer care

The local retailers and multinationals alike who go above and beyond to keep shoppers happy

Mon Dec 22 2025 - 06:56
Thousands celebrate ‘magical’ winter solstice sunrise at Newgrange ancient tomb

Thousands celebrate ‘magical’ winter solstice sunrise at Newgrange ancient tomb

Around 2,000 people gather to mark astronomical phenomenon as darkness of the longest night lifted

Sun Dec 21 2025 - 10:29
Man arrested in connection with death in Kilgarvan in July

Man arrested in connection with death in Kilgarvan in July

Gardaí are preparing a file for the Director of Public Prosecutions

Fri Dec 19 2025 - 22:34
Lengthy delays on M1 motorway caused by five-vehicle collision

Lengthy delays on M1 motorway caused by five-vehicle collision

Woman (80s) treated for serious injuries after incident that forced total northbound closure

Fri Dec 19 2025 - 19:34
IVF centre receives advertising complaint for claims of ‘20,000 babies born’

IVF centre receives advertising complaint for claims of ‘20,000 babies born’

‘Luck of the Irish’ betting catchline criticism upheld by advertising watchdog in latest complaint report

Thu Dec 18 2025 - 19:53
National Lottery accused of using cartoons that appeal to children in online marketing

National Lottery accused of using cartoons that appeal to children in online marketing

Research papers suggest lotto watchdog routinely downplays problematic gambling associated with games

Thu Dec 18 2025 - 12:46
Six weeks between pay-days ... here’s how to stretch your money in January

Six weeks between pay-days ... here’s how to stretch your money in January

There are ways to make the first month of the year slightly less miserable – just follow these helpful tips

Thu Dec 18 2025 - 10:00
Text message scams by far the most common route for online fraudsters, AIB says

Text message scams by far the most common route for online fraudsters, AIB says

Think before you act, bank warns as scammers prey on busy people in the run-up to Christmas

Thu Dec 18 2025 - 05:00
Toy story: 15 fads of Christmases past

Toy story: 15 fads of Christmases past

From Raggedy Ann Dolls to Tamagotchis, toy fads have certainly evolved

Mon Dec 15 2025 - 06:14
Paul Mescal and Jacob Elordi look great with a man bag. But can Conor Pope pull one off?

Paul Mescal and Jacob Elordi look great with a man bag. But can Conor Pope pull one off?

Is the man bag for function, fashion or just to flash wealth?

Mon Dec 15 2025 - 06:00
‘Death trap’: After dodging dodgy car, reader seeks to save others

‘Death trap’: After dodging dodgy car, reader seeks to save others

Buyer told to ‘run a mile’ after mechanic uncovers problems with second-hand car that had passed NCT

Wed Dec 10 2025 - 06:00
‘I’ve never been ignored and mistreated to this degree’: New mother repeatedly let down by Currys

‘I’ve never been ignored and mistreated to this degree’: New mother repeatedly let down by Currys

A cooker from the retailer caused an endless stream of disappointments over many months

Mon Dec 08 2025 - 06:00
Why are Irish supermarket prices still so high? Here’s why €100 feels like the new €20 when you’re doing the shopping

Why are Irish supermarket prices still so high? Here’s why €100 feels like the new €20 when you’re doing the shopping

More than three years of price hikes have left many Irish families worse off by at least €3,500 annually

Sat Dec 06 2025 - 06:00
As it happened: Late Late Toy Show: Surprise from CMAT and Roy Keane’s hard man image under threat

As it happened: Late Late Toy Show: Surprise from CMAT and Roy Keane’s hard man image under threat

Patrick Kielty hosts The Late Late Toy Show 2025 tonight

Fri Dec 05 2025 - 20:29
How to have a financially savvy new year

How to have a financially savvy new year

Small steps that everyone can take could add up to substantial savings in the new year

Fri Dec 05 2025 - 12:11
Woman withdraws alleged sexual assault case against former MMA fighter Conor McGregor

Woman withdraws alleged sexual assault case against former MMA fighter Conor McGregor

Legal papers filed in the US court show that the unnamed woman, identified as ‘Jane Doe’ in the legal action, has withdrawn her case

Wed Dec 03 2025 - 14:13
Giving vouchers for Christmas? Consider cash as fifth of recipients yet to use last year’s

Giving vouchers for Christmas? Consider cash as fifth of recipients yet to use last year’s

Consumer watchdog’s survey reveals households with children set to spend average €1,600 on festive season

Tue Dec 02 2025 - 20:47
Numbers paying for private health insurance climb despite price hikes

Numbers paying for private health insurance climb despite price hikes

Over 75% of queries to Health Insurance Authority in third quarter related to comparing plans, reflecting strong interest in switching

Tue Dec 02 2025 - 16:27
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