How to get the best out of the St Stephen’s Day sales - even if they’re not what they used to beThe absence of headline items selling at massive discounts might be a reflection of the changing face of discounting in IrelandFri Dec 26 2025 - 06:00
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 findsFri Dec 26 2025 - 00:01
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 attackMon Dec 22 2025 - 13:08
When things go right: Happy Christmas stories of the best of customer careThe local retailers and multinationals alike who go above and beyond to keep shoppers happyMon Dec 22 2025 - 06:56
Thousands celebrate ‘magical’ winter solstice sunrise at Newgrange ancient tombAround 2,000 people gather to mark astronomical phenomenon as darkness of the longest night liftedSun Dec 21 2025 - 10:29
Man arrested in connection with death in Kilgarvan in JulyGardaí 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 collisionWoman (80s) treated for serious injuries after incident that forced total northbound closureFri Dec 19 2025 - 19:34
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 marketingResearch papers suggest lotto watchdog routinely downplays problematic gambling associated with gamesThu Dec 18 2025 - 12:46
Six weeks between pay-days ... here’s how to stretch your money in JanuaryThere are ways to make the first month of the year slightly less miserable – just follow these helpful tipsThu Dec 18 2025 - 10:00
Text message scams by far the most common route for online fraudsters, AIB saysThink 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 pastFrom Raggedy Ann Dolls to Tamagotchis, toy fads have certainly evolvedMon Dec 15 2025 - 06:14
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 othersBuyer told to ‘run a mile’ after mechanic uncovers problems with second-hand car that had passed NCTWed Dec 10 2025 - 06:00
‘I’ve never been ignored and mistreated to this degree’: New mother repeatedly let down by CurrysA cooker from the retailer caused an endless stream of disappointments over many monthsMon 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 shoppingMore than three years of price hikes have left many Irish families worse off by at least €3,500 annuallySat Dec 06 2025 - 06:00
As it happened: Late Late Toy Show: Surprise from CMAT and Roy Keane’s hard man image under threatPatrick Kielty hosts The Late Late Toy Show 2025 tonightFri Dec 05 2025 - 20:29
How to have a financially savvy new yearSmall steps that everyone can take could add up to substantial savings in the new yearFri Dec 05 2025 - 12:11
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 caseWed Dec 03 2025 - 14:13
Giving vouchers for Christmas? Consider cash as fifth of recipients yet to use last year’sConsumer watchdog’s survey reveals households with children set to spend average €1,600 on festive seasonTue Dec 02 2025 - 20:47
Numbers paying for private health insurance climb despite price hikesOver 75% of queries to Health Insurance Authority in third quarter related to comparing plans, reflecting strong interest in switchingTue Dec 02 2025 - 16:27
Five new tourism measures geared to help boost visitor numbers to IrelandImportant sector a money spinner for national economy, but intention is to leverage attractions Mon Dec 01 2025 - 21:55
Revenue to get tougher on passengers who break rules around cigarettes bought abroad From December 9, anyone carrying more than the personal allowance of cigarettes, cigars, or rolling tobacco will have all their tobacco seized and may face prosecutionMon Dec 01 2025 - 19:58
Beware the ghost of “Buy Now Pay Later” and have a savvy Christmas Pricewatch reckons the cost of an Irish Christmas in 2025 will be about €700 more than five years agoMon Dec 01 2025 - 06:57
‘Regift the bejaysus out of it’: 21 tips for a cheaper Christmas, from readers and from usStop buying gifts for adults and forget matching PJs seem sensible suggestions; pretend it’s not happening and print made-up vouchers, less soMon Dec 01 2025 - 06:00
Irish Life Health hikes prices for fourth time since JanuaryAverage price increase of 5 per cent but many customers facing much higher risesFri Nov 28 2025 - 13:18
Consumers warned of increasingly sophisticated scams on Black Friday Fake websites, phishing, fraudulent job offers and rental accommodation scams are all out to get you Fri Nov 28 2025 - 06:00
Gardaí renew appeal for Gormanston crash witnessesTruck driver and bus driver died in incident on Monday morningThu Nov 27 2025 - 15:31
Bank of Ireland to offer bridging loans to help people downsize from large homes Borrowing limit at drawdown 60% of valuation while interest rate on bridging loan is at 7%Thu Nov 27 2025 - 00:01
Around €250,000 spent on flights after World Cup play-off draw, AIB saysAIB data shows surge in card spending for Prague flightsWed Nov 26 2025 - 06:00
Right to switch broadband or mobile provider for free ahead of in-contract price hikes proposedFixed rises in contract based on inflation have prevented consumers shopping around without penaltyTue Nov 25 2025 - 15:13
Black Friday travel deals: Vegas flights for under €300, 20% off at a five-star hotel There are some excellent holiday deals on offer - from short getaways in Ireland to luxury tropical escapes Tue Nov 25 2025 - 11:00
Black Friday warning from bankers over scams via online shopping surgeCriminals ‘primed’ to take advantage as retailers discount products for online saleMon Nov 24 2025 - 10:00
100 Irish websites for all your Christmas presents, from Claddagh Guinness socks to cheeseA curated, all-Irish roundup of the best places to shop for gifts — online and on timeMon Nov 24 2025 - 06:00
‘The sky is not the limit’: Norah Patten aiming to go where no Irish person has gone beforeThe first all female research team in space will focus on building on information gathered on a previous research space flight collaborationhahFri Nov 21 2025 - 22:49
World Cup playoffs: Cost of flights to Prague for Ireland match soar as some sell out Ryanair adds 3,000 seats to cater for demands as ticket prices sky-rocket but there are alternatives Thu Nov 20 2025 - 17:30
Michael D Higgins to receive lifetime achievement award at An Post Book AwardsFormer president has published five poetry collections and several others of essays and speechesThu Nov 20 2025 - 13:25
PTSB customer given the runaround trying to access virtual moneyMark was left exasperated by the amount of time and effort it took him to push his bank into resolving what seemed like a simple problemWed Nov 19 2025 - 06:00
I was wrongly told a dress was vintage - so asked for a refund. Then the row startedUnder consumer law, goods have to be fit for purpose and as advertisedTue Nov 18 2025 - 06:00
Granny Josie keeps the party going on Portland Row, where everyone knows the story of TroyPlace where Irish football’s newest hero grew up brims with pride after memorable hat-trickMon Nov 17 2025 - 17:29
Grocery inflation remains over 6% as Christmas spending ramps upDunnes holds top slot in supermarkets with Tesco close behind, says retail analysts Worldpanel by NumeratorMon Nov 17 2025 - 12:39
‘Aer Lingus ghosted me’: Overbooking, a vanishing reservation and ‘zero communication’ One passenger was denied boarding due to overbooking, while another had issue rebooking flights after technical problemMon Nov 17 2025 - 06:00
60% of Black Friday shoppers later regret their purchasesResearch from Competition and Consumer Protection Commission suggests significant number do not trust deals on offerMon Nov 17 2025 - 00:01
Storm Claudia: Motorists urged to take caution as flooding still possible in Leinster and Munster Co Wexford badly hit, with homes and businesses flooded as rivers burst their banksSat Nov 15 2025 - 17:57
Storm Claudia: Several counties still under rain alert with flood risk to continue through tomorrowFlooding reported in some areas, with falling trees making roads impassableSat Nov 15 2025 - 08:04
Risk of Storm Claudia flooding set to persist through Saturday into Sunday Eight flights to and from Dublin cancelled as a result of Storm ClaudiaFri Nov 14 2025 - 22:44
Butchers and supermarkets not expecting bird flu to cause Christmas turkey supply issue Associated Craft Butchers of Ireland says there will be demand for as many as 700,000 turkeys over the festive periodThu Nov 13 2025 - 08:00
Almost 500,000 Irish homeowners fail to meet extended local property tax deadline Revenue says 1.6m property owners have provided updated valuations for their homes needed to determine their tax bills Wed Nov 12 2025 - 20:49
‘I’ve been paperless for years’: Ryanair’s digital-only boarding pass rule comes into forceThe airline said the new system will improve ‘customer service and rebooking during flight disruptions’Wed Nov 12 2025 - 11:56
Why Ryanair is scrapping physical boarding passes, and what it means for youSmartphones only for future travel – but airline says it will help you if your phone dies before you boardTue Nov 11 2025 - 06:00
