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Pricewatch: More good news to get 2022 off to a positive start

Pricewatch: More good news to get 2022 off to a positive start

From easy exchanges to community spirit, tales of stellar customer service

Mon Jan 03 2022 - 00:00
Dream trip to Santa turns into nightmare: Covid disrupts festivities for families

Dream trip to Santa turns into nightmare: Covid disrupts festivities for families

From Covid-only gatherings to postponing celebrations, readers share their stories

Thu Dec 30 2021 - 12:25
Lack of insurance cover forces cancellation of Meath Hunt event

Lack of insurance cover forces cancellation of Meath Hunt event

Warning that issue is impacting wider equine industry with costs having spiralled

Thu Dec 30 2021 - 01:00
Nearly 100,000 tonnes of packaging waste generated in Ireland over Christmas

Nearly 100,000 tonnes of packaging waste generated in Ireland over Christmas

Irish people say they are more environmentally conscious than ever, survey shows

Tue Dec 28 2021 - 13:48
Poet Thomas Kinsella remembered as a ‘remarkable man with special grace’

Poet Thomas Kinsella remembered as a ‘remarkable man with special grace’

‘Farewell ceremony’ in Mount Jerome featured music chosen by the Freeman of Dublin

Mon Dec 27 2021 - 18:46
Pricewatch’s 2021: An expensive year for consumers

Pricewatch’s 2021: An expensive year for consumers

Covid, Brexit, rising energy costs and supply chain issues combined to put the squeeze on

Mon Dec 27 2021 - 00:00
Gaiety pantomime cancelled as Covid numbers rise

Gaiety pantomime cancelled as Covid numbers rise

Producers say they were left with no choice but to pull The Little Mermaid

Sun Dec 26 2021 - 15:31
Bargain hunters out of the blocks early in pursuit of value

Bargain hunters out of the blocks early in pursuit of value

‘I have my eye on a pair of black knee-high boots that are half price and down from €200’

Sun Dec 26 2021 - 15:30

Businesses we said goodbye to for good in 2021

Chapters and Rowan Tree cafe will be missed, while the Cobblestone won a reprieve

Fri Dec 24 2021 - 06:00
Irish consumers face gas price hike amid cold snap in eastern Europe

Irish consumers face gas price hike amid cold snap in eastern Europe

Government rebate could be cancelled out if wholesale prices remain high

Thu Dec 23 2021 - 12:23
The rental nightmare before Christmas: Ireland's crisis and the toll it's taking

The rental nightmare before Christmas: Ireland's crisis and the toll it's taking

In The News podcast: Rents are climbing and supply is dwindling

Wed Dec 22 2021 - 07:13
Three new Covid testing centres to open for foreign travel

Three new Covid testing centres to open for foreign travel

Walk-in facilities planned for Swords, Shannon and Cork will create 120 jobs

Mon Dec 20 2021 - 00:01
Pricewatch: ...and now for the good news

Pricewatch: ...and now for the good news

Here are just some of the tales we heard that make us feel better about the world

Mon Dec 20 2021 - 00:00
Dublin Airport: ‘Oh my God, the relief. I made the flight by 35 minutes’

Dublin Airport: ‘Oh my God, the relief. I made the flight by 35 minutes’

Christmas joy as siblings, parents and other family members reunite for festive season

Sun Dec 19 2021 - 17:56
A positive test, a US trip cancelled: Omicron throws travel plans up in the air

A positive test, a US trip cancelled: Omicron throws travel plans up in the air

Pat O’Connor was flying to San Francisco at huge expense. Then he did a PCR test

Sat Dec 18 2021 - 06:00
Planning a trip to Ireland over Christmas? Here are the Covid travel rules

Planning a trip to Ireland over Christmas? Here are the Covid travel rules

Omicron has changed the landscape again, so make sure you know what’s required

Sat Dec 18 2021 - 01:00
Q&A: What are the latest travel rules, and what do I need to get back into Ireland for Christmas?

Q&A: What are the latest travel rules, and what do I need to get back into Ireland for Christmas?

Conor Pope on travelling to and from Ireland as the Omicron Covid-19 threat mounts

Thu Dec 16 2021 - 06:00
Lotto chief to call for rule changes to allow for must-win jackpot draws

Lotto chief to call for rule changes to allow for must-win jackpot draws

Andrew Algeo to appear before Oireachtas group amid ‘highly unusual’ jackpot rollover

Tue Dec 14 2021 - 20:56
Depression and obesity major challenges for young Irish, research finds

Depression and obesity major challenges for young Irish, research finds

Friends the main source of emotional support, with mothers the next most likely confidantes

Tue Dec 14 2021 - 00:36
From annuals to zeds: Your ultimate A-Z guide to Christmas

From annuals to zeds: Your ultimate A-Z guide to Christmas

Is it Chris Kringle? Or Kris Kindle? Or just plain old Secret Santa?

Mon Dec 13 2021 - 00:00
Christmas will cost Irish households close to €1,000 on average

Christmas will cost Irish households close to €1,000 on average

Households with children expect to spend almost twice as much as those without

Fri Dec 10 2021 - 00:05
Shares, likes, retweets? Twitter reveals Irish obsessions in 2021

Shares, likes, retweets? Twitter reveals Irish obsessions in 2021

Jerusalema Challenge: Most liked tweet from an Irish account comes from the Garda

Thu Dec 09 2021 - 00:01
Storm Barra: Schools to reopen tomorrow as winds ease

Storm Barra: Schools to reopen tomorrow as winds ease

Dangerous sea conditions forecast for Thursday morning as 13,000 remain without power

Wed Dec 08 2021 - 21:22
Fear gobbles confidence as 78% unaware of right way to cook turkey

Fear gobbles confidence as 78% unaware of right way to cook turkey

Safefood advises use of meat thermometer and great care to ensure bird ready to eat

Wed Dec 08 2021 - 00:01
Gaiety to cancel Panto tickets and put on extra shows due to regulations

Gaiety to cancel Panto tickets and put on extra shows due to regulations

Situation most difficult faced by theatre in 150 year history, says producer

Tue Dec 07 2021 - 14:34
The 12 costs of Christmas: What can Irish households expect to spend?

The 12 costs of Christmas: What can Irish households expect to spend?

Pricewatch: By these calculations, festivities could end up costing the bulk of €2,000

Mon Dec 06 2021 - 00:00
Covid-19 test centre to open on Christmas day to accommodate passengers travelling to US

Covid-19 test centre to open on Christmas day to accommodate passengers travelling to US

New US rules means international travellers need negative test within 24-hour window

Sun Dec 05 2021 - 17:55
‘Red tape and rocketing rents’ in ‘difficult Dublin’ sees flea market shut

‘Red tape and rocketing rents’ in ‘difficult Dublin’ sees flea market shut

‘We invested our hearts and so much energy into it over an amazing 11 years,’ organisers say

Sat Dec 04 2021 - 16:41
Atlantic depression set to bring high winds and rain to Ireland

Atlantic depression set to bring high winds and rain to Ireland

Met Eireann has issued a weather advisory for Tuesday and Wednesday

Sat Dec 04 2021 - 11:07
Government steps up plans to tackle Ireland’s growing obesity crisis

Government steps up plans to tackle Ireland’s growing obesity crisis

Donnelly highlights links between diet and non-communicable diseases which

Fri Dec 03 2021 - 20:52
Ireland’s oldest ringer of church bells dies at 98

Ireland’s oldest ringer of church bells dies at 98

Cyril Galbraith’s bell ringing journey in 1939 in Limerick cathedral when he was 15

Fri Dec 03 2021 - 19:42
Delay in Covid testing system for overseas travellers ‘maddening’ – travel group

Delay in Covid testing system for overseas travellers ‘maddening’ – travel group

New system due to come into effect on Friday but is now due to be in place from Sunday

Fri Dec 03 2021 - 19:37
Covid-19 testing regime ‘lesser of two evils’, travel agents say

Covid-19 testing regime ‘lesser of two evils’, travel agents say

New requirement for antigen or PCR test result could add €200 to cost of family holiday

Wed Dec 01 2021 - 14:57
Price war sees cost of home antigen test kits plummet

Price war sees cost of home antigen test kits plummet

Wholesale price falls by 25%, as Covid-19 testing kits now available for as low as €1.99

Tue Nov 30 2021 - 13:26
Q&A: What does Omicron mean for travel to and from Ireland?

Q&A: What does Omicron mean for travel to and from Ireland?

New rules for international travel are on the way. Here’s everything you need to know

Mon Nov 29 2021 - 19:36
Pricewatch: Man claims he was unfairly denied boarding. Ryanair says otherwise

Pricewatch: Man claims he was unfairly denied boarding. Ryanair says otherwise

‘Cold and unsympathetic’ Ryanair staff dispute complaint and question passenger’s job

Mon Nov 29 2021 - 00:00
To ski or not to ski? What to expect on the slopes this winter

To ski or not to ski? What to expect on the slopes this winter

Bookings from Ireland ‘strong’ but the apres ski is likely to be dialled down this season

Sun Nov 28 2021 - 06:00
Why your online Christmas shopping is costing more, and how to avoid this

Why your online Christmas shopping is costing more, and how to avoid this

Customs and VAT changes due to Brexit have Irish consumers feeling not so jolly

Sat Nov 27 2021 - 06:00
Ireland’s toymakers confident they can deliver this Christmas despite global disruptions

Ireland’s toymakers confident they can deliver this Christmas despite global disruptions

Even the briefest of appearances on Late Late Toy Show can be a game-changer for a toy

Sat Nov 27 2021 - 01:00
Irish shoppers 'set to splash €40m' on Black Friday spree

Irish shoppers 'set to splash €40m' on Black Friday spree

‘The general view out there is that this is the first big weekend of the Christmas period’

Fri Nov 26 2021 - 01:00
Black Friday: Conor Pope’s 20 favourite Irish deals of the day

Black Friday: Conor Pope’s 20 favourite Irish deals of the day

Some of the local shops you might find bargains in just in time for Christmas

Fri Nov 26 2021 - 00:05
25 Black Friday travel deals at home and abroad

25 Black Friday travel deals at home and abroad

Conor Pope: Many Irish hotels and tour operators are offering discounts into next year

Thu Nov 25 2021 - 06:00
Pricewatch: Know your consumer rights in run-up to Christmas

Pricewatch: Know your consumer rights in run-up to Christmas

Black Friday and Cyber Monday have evolved as part of our festive splurge

Mon Nov 22 2021 - 00:00
More than €500,000 of graffiti damage done to Dart carriages in 2021

More than €500,000 of graffiti damage done to Dart carriages in 2021

Some 211 vehicles defaced in 55 separate incidents across Dublin since January

Sun Nov 21 2021 - 15:01
Domino’s to create 650 new jobs across Ireland

Domino’s to create 650 new jobs across Ireland

Once new positions are filled, pizza firm will employ close to 3,000 people in Ireland

Sun Nov 21 2021 - 12:51
Lotto should be investigated after six months of no winners, Fine Gael TD says

Lotto should be investigated after six months of no winners, Fine Gael TD says

Bernard Durkan speaking after biweekly draw rolled over on 46 separate occasions

Fri Nov 19 2021 - 18:41
Demand for antigen tests soars despite confusion around subsidies

Demand for antigen tests soars despite confusion around subsidies

Some pharmacies reluctant to order too many tests in case of collapse in sales

Fri Nov 19 2021 - 17:19
From Cavan to Kiev, the story of Seán Quinn that won’t be forgotten

From Cavan to Kiev, the story of Seán Quinn that won’t be forgotten

In The News podcast: How a poor farmer became a billionaire, and lost almost everything

Fri Nov 19 2021 - 06:32
20 of Ireland’s best independent online food shops for Christmas shopping

20 of Ireland’s best independent online food shops for Christmas shopping

From chocolate to cheese to wine, this food and drink list has plenty to choose from

Fri Nov 19 2021 - 06:00
‘Three kept stringing me along and now I can’t cancel’

‘Three kept stringing me along and now I can’t cancel’

Readers’ complaints: Locked into 5G contract with little to no broadband coverage

Mon Nov 15 2021 - 00:00
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