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Teenager in Clare dies after contracting meningitis

Teenager in Clare dies after contracting meningitis

Health officials stress risk to others is low but urge people to be alert to symptoms of illness

Wed Dec 21 2022 - 17:05
Swimmers brave bitter Dublin Bay in aid of Coolmine: ‘I wouldn’t say I am looking forward to it’

Swimmers brave bitter Dublin Bay in aid of Coolmine: ‘I wouldn’t say I am looking forward to it’

Inaugural solstice swim at Dollymount aims to raise money for national drug treatment and rehabilitation charity

Wed Dec 21 2022 - 13:27
Eir says thousands of customer emails irretrievably deleted in error

Eir says thousands of customer emails irretrievably deleted in error

System failure means emails sent or received more than 45 days ago lost, with ‘IT upgrade’ blamed

Tue Dec 20 2022 - 12:45
Left it to the last minute? It’s not too late to shop local online

Left it to the last minute? It’s not too late to shop local online

Pricewatch: You can still shop online from a lot of Irish sites but you will need to get your skates on

Mon Dec 19 2022 - 01:03
‘Amazing service’: Readers share their best customer care experiences

‘Amazing service’: Readers share their best customer care experiences

Pricewatch: The companies that went beyond the call of duty for their customers this year

Mon Dec 19 2022 - 01:00
Joe Kennedy set to be confirmed as US envoy to Northern Ireland

Joe Kennedy set to be confirmed as US envoy to Northern Ireland

Announcement likely to be announced ahead of the Christmas break

Fri Dec 16 2022 - 21:10
‘I am not looking forward to this Christmas with my son gone’

‘I am not looking forward to this Christmas with my son gone’

Tinsel tinged with sadness at the Friends of the Elderly Christmas dinner

Fri Dec 16 2022 - 18:31
How to get the best out of self-catering accommodation

How to get the best out of self-catering accommodation

Travel Helpdesk: Conor Pope’s advice on how to avoid being conned, find the best location, ensure a glowing host review, and get the best alternatives to Airbnb

Tue Dec 13 2022 - 05:00
Surge in popularity of online banking in 2022

Surge in popularity of online banking in 2022

New CSO research into consumer behaviour points to increasing dominance of online interactions this year

Mon Dec 12 2022 - 14:30
Strep A - what you need to know

Strep A - what you need to know

In the News podcast:

Mon Dec 12 2022 - 05:00
Listen | 23:19
How to avoid a financial hangover: Conor Pope’s 12 saves of Christmas

How to avoid a financial hangover: Conor Pope’s 12 saves of Christmas

And how to have a waste free more environmentally friendly but fun festive season

Mon Dec 12 2022 - 01:00
Ireland’s Moroccans: ‘We appreciate that Irish people are on our side in the World Cup’

Ireland’s Moroccans: ‘We appreciate that Irish people are on our side in the World Cup’

Morocco have beaten three European powers and now look forward to a semi-final showdown with France

Sun Dec 11 2022 - 17:29
US sanctions on Cuba saw Irish woman’s holiday bank transfer vanish

US sanctions on Cuba saw Irish woman’s holiday bank transfer vanish

Money moving from PTSB to credit union fell foul of controls during visit to Caribbean island

Sun Dec 11 2022 - 15:15
Dublin Airport reports fewer delays as snow and ice teams work overnight

Dublin Airport reports fewer delays as snow and ice teams work overnight

Planes had to be de-iced multiple times before take off leading to flight disruptions and cancellations

Sun Dec 11 2022 - 15:01
Banks could save mortgage customers thousands with better communication

Banks could save mortgage customers thousands with better communication

Improving the clarity of correspondence sees a dramatic uptick in people seeking cheaper rates, Central Bank study finds

Thu Dec 08 2022 - 18:10
 Minecraft and me: The Irish writer, the €2.5bn deal, and the contract he never signed

Minecraft and me: The Irish writer, the €2.5bn deal, and the contract he never signed

Julian Gough wrote the End Poem for the best-selling video game but never signed a contract

Thu Dec 08 2022 - 11:35
Electricity bills climb by 14% in 2021

Electricity bills climb by 14% in 2021

Figures not reflecting dramatic increase in price of energy since start of the year

Wed Dec 07 2022 - 00:01
How to get the best out of a Christmas market holiday

How to get the best out of a Christmas market holiday

Travel help desk: Make the most of last-minute deals on offer via travel agents

Tue Dec 06 2022 - 05:00
Sending Christmas cards linked with lower levels of depression, study finds

Sending Christmas cards linked with lower levels of depression, study finds

Researchers suggest that a sudden change of habitual card sending could be a red flag that people may be struggling over the season

Tue Dec 06 2022 - 01:09
Consumer authority recalls 40,000 chargers over electric shock fears

Consumer authority recalls 40,000 chargers over electric shock fears

Chargers carrying the Ultrapower brand recalled after failing laboratory tests

Mon Dec 05 2022 - 11:51
The 12 costs of Christmas: Here’s how much an Irish household will spend this festive season

The 12 costs of Christmas: Here’s how much an Irish household will spend this festive season

Pricewatch: Figuring out your festive outlay isn’t the most pleasant task, so we’ve done it for you to get some idea of what the likely tally will be - and how much worse it is than last year

Mon Dec 05 2022 - 02:11
The 60-year-old Dublin toyshop that inspired the first Late Late Toy Show

The 60-year-old Dublin toyshop that inspired the first Late Late Toy Show

Toy trends may come and go, but Nimble Fingers in Stillorgan remains committed to selling toys to which kids will return again and again

Sat Dec 03 2022 - 06:00
Everything on the table ahead of Border poll, Mary Lou McDonald tells Late Late Show

Everything on the table ahead of Border poll, Mary Lou McDonald tells Late Late Show

Sinn Féin leader says health and education are of more importance than flags and anthems

Fri Dec 02 2022 - 22:34
Lord Mayor stands by decision to move live crib as Mansion House lights up for Christmas

Lord Mayor stands by decision to move live crib as Mansion House lights up for Christmas

Green Party councillor Caroline Conroy unrepentant about ending traditional live crib outside the mayoral residence

Fri Dec 02 2022 - 21:37
What can we actually do to fix the housing crisis?

What can we actually do to fix the housing crisis?

In the News podcast: Dr Lorcan Sirr outlines some of the steps that might be take to fix one of the most intractable problems Ireland is trying to come to terms with.

Wed Nov 30 2022 - 05:00
Listen | 23:34
Lack of activity in Dublin social housing market ‘jaw-dropping’, says expert

Lack of activity in Dublin social housing market ‘jaw-dropping’, says expert

Only 200 homes added to social housing stock across four Dublin councils annually between 2017 and 2021

Tue Nov 29 2022 - 21:05
Consumer rights: What are the new laws and how will they empower people?

Consumer rights: What are the new laws and how will they empower people?

Until now, all kinds of practices have been happening online with little or no legal protections for consumers

Tue Nov 29 2022 - 18:17
Cash is king and hide in plain sight: Seven tips to keep your money safe while travelling

Cash is king and hide in plain sight: Seven tips to keep your money safe while travelling

Let your back know where you’re going, don’t ignore the warning signs and make use of the safe

Tue Nov 29 2022 - 05:00
Christmas shopping: The hidden risks of ordering online from the UK

Christmas shopping: The hidden risks of ordering online from the UK

Pricewatch: Ordering anything from a non-EU country brings with it the risk of all sorts of hidden extra costs, so think twice before you buy

Mon Nov 28 2022 - 06:00
Citizens’ Assembly calls for referendum on biodiversity loss

Citizens’ Assembly calls for referendum on biodiversity loss

State has ‘comprehensively failed’ to tackle the biodiversity crisis and radical overhaul needed to manage environmental concerns

Sat Nov 26 2022 - 17:27
Retailers get a Black Friday bounce as shoppers return to stores in search of bargains

Retailers get a Black Friday bounce as shoppers return to stores in search of bargains

Mild weather and lifting of Covid cloud bring ‘Christmassy feeling’ back to towns and cities as sales weekend begins

Fri Nov 25 2022 - 18:03
Are Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales too good to be true?

Are Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales too good to be true?

Pricewatch: Everything you need to know about a most modern sales window in 23 questions

Mon Nov 21 2022 - 06:00
100 Irish online shops: Conor Pope rounds up the best stores for buying gifts this Christmas

100 Irish online shops: Conor Pope rounds up the best stores for buying gifts this Christmas

Conor Pope rounds up the best independent stores for toys, treats, homeware, clothes, jewellery and other gifts

Sat Nov 19 2022 - 05:00
Heineken price hike ‘shoved down publicans’ throats’

Heineken price hike ‘shoved down publicans’ throats’

Some are considering ditching niche Heineken brands in favour of local craft beers

Fri Nov 18 2022 - 19:00
Irish consumers gear up for ‘more financially cautious’ Christmas

Irish consumers gear up for ‘more financially cautious’ Christmas

Spending set to focus on gifts people think are useful rather than on-trend, EY research shows

Wed Nov 16 2022 - 05:00
Ken Early on Qatar, the World Cup and a swirling sandstorm of controversy

Ken Early on Qatar, the World Cup and a swirling sandstorm of controversy

In the News podcast:

Wed Nov 16 2022 - 05:00
Listen | 26:05
How to find the best value rental car for your holiday

How to find the best value rental car for your holiday

If you’ve booked your holiday and really need to hire a car, don’t delay, as prices will rise

Tue Nov 15 2022 - 05:00
Donegal teenager awarded first Irish Times Mary Maher Bursary

Donegal teenager awarded first Irish Times Mary Maher Bursary

Catherine Mellett has started a BA in journalism in DCU and will be given placements and mentoring within The Irish Times group in the years ahead

Mon Nov 14 2022 - 16:22
Irish shoppers do not trust Black Friday sales promises, watchdog finds

Irish shoppers do not trust Black Friday sales promises, watchdog finds

Most Irish people think discounts are being exaggerated by retailers, research by consumer watchdog suggests

Mon Nov 14 2022 - 05:00
Ten good ways to save money while helping the planet

Ten good ways to save money while helping the planet

Pricewatch: We may be on a ‘highway to climate hell’, but we can still do our bit to live more sustainably – and save money

Mon Nov 14 2022 - 01:00
Bread prices rise 30%-plus as input costs force them higher

Bread prices rise 30%-plus as input costs force them higher

Households that consume two sliced pans a week are spending €60 more per year

Sat Nov 12 2022 - 05:00
Is it the end of an era for online returns?

Is it the end of an era for online returns?

Globally, online returns cost billions of euro each year but it is the planet which pays the ultimate price

Sat Nov 12 2022 - 05:00
Gardaí seek witnesses after fatal Dublin collision

Gardaí seek witnesses after fatal Dublin collision

Collision involving a motorcyclist and a pedestrian occurred at the junction of Eden Quay/Beresford Place

Sat Nov 12 2022 - 00:43
Twitter pauses €8 blue tick rollout amid spate of impostors

Twitter pauses €8 blue tick rollout amid spate of impostors

Jesus Christ, the Pope and Elon Musk’s own companies were among the fake accounts masquerading as authentic

Fri Nov 11 2022 - 22:40
Garda stripped of Dublin marathon medal after using Luas to travel part of course

Garda stripped of Dublin marathon medal after using Luas to travel part of course

Member of Garda anti-corruption unit banned from future competitions after suspicions he travelled some of the course on the Luas

Fri Nov 11 2022 - 21:31
Conor Pope: I’ve had it easy on Twitter. Women colleagues have been abused viciously

Conor Pope: I’ve had it easy on Twitter. Women colleagues have been abused viciously

The microblogging platform has changed immeasurably, probably for worse, since I joined on February 21st, 2009

Tue Nov 08 2022 - 05:00
How to travel sustainably: Book differently, go direct and holiday out of season

How to travel sustainably: Book differently, go direct and holiday out of season

Travel Helpdesk: Sustainable travel isn’t just about choosing the train over a flight (but that also helps)

Tue Nov 08 2022 - 05:00
Sky’s the limit for reader’s patience and sky high admin charges at Aer Lingus

Sky’s the limit for reader’s patience and sky high admin charges at Aer Lingus

The price of everything is rising and our readers continue to be let down

Mon Nov 07 2022 - 01:00
Wildly expensive, utterly magical: Is a trip to Lapland worth the cost?

Wildly expensive, utterly magical: Is a trip to Lapland worth the cost?

Excitement levels are off the charts as Conor Pope takes his daughter to the North Pole

Sun Nov 06 2022 - 05:00
‘Pack for a disaster’ and five other tips on how to survive an airport crisis

‘Pack for a disaster’ and five other tips on how to survive an airport crisis

Travel Helpdesk: Flight cancellations, missed connections, lost luggage, long delays: things can go wrong when you’re travelling, but planning will go a long way in helping you to deal with problems

Tue Nov 01 2022 - 05:00
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