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Raisin Ireland issues warning over new postal scam targeting consumer savings

Raisin Ireland issues warning over new postal scam targeting consumer savings

Brochures through letterboxes offer bogus savings rates that fintech says are unrealistic and which are not available through its website

Wed Feb 11 2026 - 14:53
Brittany Ferries lets down passenger with MS over holiday in France

Brittany Ferries lets down passenger with MS over holiday in France

A family went to Roscoff with the company and had a ‘fantastic’ trip, but an attempt at a repeat didn’t work out so well

Wed Feb 11 2026 - 06:00
Video of rat taken in Dublin hotel prompted safety inspection and temporary kitchen closure

Video of rat taken in Dublin hotel prompted safety inspection and temporary kitchen closure

‘Bucket full of brown unidentifiable liquid’ found under bar of separate premises

Tue Feb 10 2026 - 16:56
Dublin Airport passenger cap set to be scrapped

Dublin Airport passenger cap set to be scrapped

Cabinet approves draft laws to amend or revoke the planning restriction

Tue Feb 10 2026 - 12:46
Allianz mileage mix-up costs reader hundreds of Euro

Allianz mileage mix-up costs reader hundreds of Euro

Company measuring customer’s distance travelled in miles instead of kilometres

Tue Feb 10 2026 - 06:00
Michelin’s Irish reservations: ‘It shows how far we have travelled as a food destination’

Michelin’s Irish reservations: ‘It shows how far we have travelled as a food destination’

The fine dining world arrived into the capital to hand down its latest judgments to the delight of some home talent

Mon Feb 09 2026 - 21:32
Two new Michelin stars for Irish restaurants as glitzy ceremony descends on Dublin

Two new Michelin stars for Irish restaurants as glitzy ceremony descends on Dublin

Galway restaurant in Orient Express carriages and D4 small plates favourite join elite company

Mon Feb 09 2026 - 21:11
Grocery prices rise nearly 7%, the fastest increase in two years

Grocery prices rise nearly 7%, the fastest increase in two years

Almost a third of shoppers say they are struggling to make ends meet, survey finds

Mon Feb 09 2026 - 12:50
‘Dodgy boxes’ and smart home devices can open door of your home to cybercriminals – Grant Thornton

‘Dodgy boxes’ and smart home devices can open door of your home to cybercriminals – Grant Thornton

Report warns criminals exploit default passwords, outdated software or unpatched vulnerabilities in internet-connected devices in the home

Mon Feb 09 2026 - 11:04
Eagle-eyed Tesco shopper spots misleading product on shelves

Eagle-eyed Tesco shopper spots misleading product on shelves

Tomatoes a reader found at his local Tesco were nothing like a really good Irish tomato - for very good reason

Mon Feb 09 2026 - 06:00
‘A different type of protest’: Silence speaks volumes as healthcare workers march for Gaza in Dublin

‘A different type of protest’: Silence speaks volumes as healthcare workers march for Gaza in Dublin

Silent walk in Dublin aimed at highlighting Israel’s continuing genocide in Gaza and its plans to prevent entry for 37 aid agencies

Sat Feb 07 2026 - 19:11
Met Éireann says Ireland can expect more rain next week

Met Éireann says Ireland can expect more rain next week

Met Éireann warnings in place across much of Ireland have been lifted as a spell of comparatively dry weather begins

Sat Feb 07 2026 - 12:29
Cannabis valued at €2m seized at Dublin Airport

Cannabis valued at €2m seized at Dublin Airport

Package labelled as ‘linen bedding’ contained 100kg of the drug and was destined for Northern Ireland, says Revenue

Sat Feb 07 2026 - 10:45
Bord Bia chairman says he will not stand down following Brazilian beef revelations

Bord Bia chairman says he will not stand down following Brazilian beef revelations

Larry Murrin told Oireachtas committee he has no conflict of interest and called for dialogue with lobby groups

Thu Feb 05 2026 - 19:53
Irish fans warned over tourist attraction ticket prices in Paris

Irish fans warned over tourist attraction ticket prices in Paris

The difference between buying directly from museum sites and third-party resellers can be substantial

Thu Feb 05 2026 - 13:34
‘Celebrating our roots and growing together’: Dublin’s St Patrick’s festivities announced

‘Celebrating our roots and growing together’: Dublin’s St Patrick’s festivities announced

Four days of ‘carnival’ promised with centrepiece parade of 12 large floats as well as marching bands

Tue Feb 03 2026 - 18:58
Lord of the Dance show at 3Arena to go ahead despite earlier cancellation

Lord of the Dance show at 3Arena to go ahead despite earlier cancellation

Michael Flatley granted injunction by High Court in Belfast to allow 30th-anniversary show to be staged in Dublin

Tue Feb 03 2026 - 16:25
N11 delays expected in Co Wicklow amid lane closures for three weeks

N11 delays expected in Co Wicklow amid lane closures for three weeks

Portions of the dual carriageway will be closed to allow for tree-felling work at Glen of the Downs

Tue Feb 03 2026 - 11:37
The cost of being a woman: pay gaps, pensions deficits and product prices

The cost of being a woman: pay gaps, pensions deficits and product prices

While we celebrate St Brigid’s Day, Irish women are being financially penalised simply for their gender

Mon Feb 02 2026 - 06:00
North-South electricity price comparisons face scrutiny amid claims of Republic ‘price gouging’

North-South electricity price comparisons face scrutiny amid claims of Republic ‘price gouging’

Cross-Border cost differences far from clear but questions are being asked of State’s regulator

Mon Feb 02 2026 - 06:00
Flood damage: Will my insurance firm cover the costs?

Flood damage: Will my insurance firm cover the costs?

What you need to know when claiming and why it pays to be prepared when dealing with insurers

Fri Jan 30 2026 - 16:42
‘Never seen anything like this’: north Dublin community reacts to flooding

‘Never seen anything like this’: north Dublin community reacts to flooding

Fairview Strand deals with early morning burst water main, creating huge pool in northside park

Thu Jan 29 2026 - 14:37
Health insurer VHI announces fresh price hike averaging 3%

Health insurer VHI announces fresh price hike averaging 3%

Premiums on some top level family plans will climb by more than €400 a year under latest increase

Wed Jan 28 2026 - 11:37
Make tipping policies clear to protect consumers, watchdog urges

Make tipping policies clear to protect consumers, watchdog urges

Competition and Consumer Protection Commission says technology has changed tipping landscape

Wed Jan 28 2026 - 06:00
AIG Black box a stumbling block to secondary school student’s driving ambitions

AIG Black box a stumbling block to secondary school student’s driving ambitions

AIG threatened to cancel Jimmy’s policy after difficulties with having tracking device installed

Wed Jan 28 2026 - 06:00
Are the new grants of up to €5,600 for windows and doors available for all Irish homeowners?

Are the new grants of up to €5,600 for windows and doors available for all Irish homeowners?

Homeowners can draw down funds for heat pumps, insulation, windows and doors

Tue Jan 27 2026 - 17:16
Heineken increase means cost of  its lager, stout and cider products to go up by 20 cent

Heineken increase means cost of its lager, stout and cider products to go up by 20 cent

Move comes two weeks after Diageo announced increase

Tue Jan 27 2026 - 12:49
‘I tried to use my €150 One4All card but the transaction was rejected each time’

‘I tried to use my €150 One4All card but the transaction was rejected each time’

Helen could not have foreseen how frustrating her attempts to use her gift card would be

Tue Jan 27 2026 - 06:00
Recalled Danone Aptamil product was also sold in Ireland, regulator warns

Recalled Danone Aptamil product was also sold in Ireland, regulator warns

Move linked to detection of cereulide toxin which can cause food poisoning

Mon Jan 26 2026 - 19:44
Brown Thomas and Arnotts admit breaching rules on misleading sales prices

Brown Thomas and Arnotts admit breaching rules on misleading sales prices

Retail group agrees to pay €1,000 to charity after what it calls a miscommunication with in-store concessions

Mon Jan 26 2026 - 13:26
Noel contacted The Irish Times with a strange story about JD Sports gift vouchers

Noel contacted The Irish Times with a strange story about JD Sports gift vouchers

Time restrictions on gift cards bought for Christmas appear to be at odds with the law

Mon Jan 26 2026 - 06:00
JD Sports admits breaking law over online gift vouchers

JD Sports admits breaking law over online gift vouchers

Retailer says it has been ‘compliant with all gift card regulations, including the 60-month expiry period, in Ireland since the middle of 2025′

Mon Jan 26 2026 - 06:00
Favourite food destinations around Ireland: From a death row-worthy meal to a carvery to rule them all

Favourite food destinations around Ireland: From a death row-worthy meal to a carvery to rule them all

We want to hear from readers about the places in Ireland they like to visit where they are guaranteed great food experiences

Sat Jan 24 2026 - 06:00
‘You’ll find out’ – Trump declines to say how far he will go to acquire Greenland

‘You’ll find out’ – Trump declines to say how far he will go to acquire Greenland

The US president spoke for over almost two hours at the White House press conference, where he said he has “lots of meetings scheduled on Greenland”

Tue Jan 20 2026 - 22:14
Consumers may have overpaid for household appliances, CCPC says as it investigates stores

Consumers may have overpaid for household appliances, CCPC says as it investigates stores

Competition watchdog investigates alleged pricing irregularities on household appliances under agreement between supplier and retailers

Tue Jan 20 2026 - 13:03
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
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
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
‘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
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