Penny dropped quickly for Irish people when euro was introducedRepublic’s population embraced currency, then saw anomalies compared to EUThu Jan 03 2019 - 01:00
Hot Yoga: Sure what else would I be doing? And it saves on heating billsConor Pope: Of all the fads I have tried, it’s the one that leaves me feeling best about myselfWed Jan 02 2019 - 00:00
Pricewatch 2018: How the year unfolded for Irish consumersRemember the hosepipe ban? That and other distant memories from the year just goneMon Dec 31 2018 - 06:00
Vast majority are concerned about their finances as they head into 2019Online study indicates 14 per cent fearful of losing their job in the next 12 monthsFri Dec 28 2018 - 14:49
Leopardstown tip: ‘Keep your money in your pocket, it’s safer there’It doesn’t seem the cheery staff member’s advice was heeded, given bookies’ €1.5m haulThu Dec 27 2018 - 18:12
Almost half a billion euro paid out by National Lottery in 2018The biggest prize paid out this year was €17m EuroMillions jackpot won in ThurlesThu Dec 27 2018 - 11:32
Make a list, check your rights: How to make the most of the winter salesStill value to be found in Black Friday era if you are organised about what you actually needMon Dec 24 2018 - 06:00
Last-minute Christmas gifts: Conor Pope’s ultimate guideFrom Andy Warhol socks to skydiving and Exploding Kittens: 37 ideas for every budgetThu Dec 20 2018 - 11:45
Gift vouchers will have five-year expiry date under planned new lawPlans seek to ban companies insisting vouchers spent in one transactionThu Dec 20 2018 - 07:18
How do I protect my Christmas tree from my one-year-old? And vice-versa?Conor Pope: I took to Twitter for advice: the consensus was my tree was doomedWed Dec 19 2018 - 00:00
Defaulters ‘cost other mortgage holders €250 a month’Lack of evictions forces banks to pass on costs to performing loans, consumer advocate saysTue Dec 18 2018 - 20:25
Irish supermarket sales set to top €1 billion in DecemberLess than one percentage point separates three largest chains, figures showMon Dec 17 2018 - 18:46
Lar Corbett’s pub rebuked for ad showing Jesus drinking a pintAdvertising watchdog said Dealz campaign unnecessarily objectified menMon Dec 17 2018 - 18:45
Dramatic increase in mobile phone usage in EU after abolition of ‘roaming’ chargesUse of mobile data services while roaming in the EU and EEA increased by 435 per centMon Dec 17 2018 - 15:20
Foul play ruled out in death of baby girl found on Dublin beachGardaí appeal to mother to contact doctor after postmortem finds baby was born full termMon Dec 17 2018 - 09:11
Christmas crackers: Putting festive favourites to the testThe best seasonal fare from pate and brandy butter to biscuits and plum puddingsMon Dec 17 2018 - 06:00
Older Irish consumers ‘care less about the ethics of businesses’New study suggests younger buyers are more likely to demand higher ethical standardsMon Dec 17 2018 - 01:00
Storm Deirdre: Flooding and power outages around countryGirl (9) hospitalised in Cork city after being struck by falling branchSat Dec 15 2018 - 21:45
Sacred hearts, stereos, JFK and ashtrays: 22 relics of Irish homes pastConor Pope remembers when hallways had telephone tables and beds had blankets?Sat Dec 15 2018 - 00:00
Irish festive shoppers ‘are savvy bargain hunters with selfless streak’Survey finds consumers’ altruism can lead to overspending during Christmas periodWed Dec 12 2018 - 13:44
Ridiculous things at ridiculous prices: it’s definitely ChristmasConor Pope: I actually have a soft spot for the hardy Christmas annual that is BTs Marvel RoomWed Dec 12 2018 - 00:00
Christmas present ideas: These 19 toys never go out of fashionFrom Lego to chess, Barbie and Monopoly, some games and toys never go out of fashionMon Dec 10 2018 - 06:00
Fairytale ending: Shane MacGowan explains ‘faggot’ reference in Christmas songSinger addresses controversy over reference in Pogues Christmas songFri Dec 07 2018 - 11:40
Irish people have no cushion against financial shocks - researchStudy finds most consumers have funds for current needs but not for unexpected issuesThu Dec 06 2018 - 15:58
Glenroe star Dónall Farmer dies aged 81Actor and director played role of Fr Tim Devereux in soapThu Dec 06 2018 - 13:53
Girl (8) ‘so happy’ as missing assistance dogs are foundBrianna Lynch’s epilepsy seizures intensified after suspected theft of Great DanesMon Dec 03 2018 - 20:47
Burning question: what’s the best citrus-scented candle?Three grapefruit candles – and one mandarin orange – are put through their pacesMon Dec 03 2018 - 06:00
Pricewatch: Apple won’t replace MacBook Pro after two breakdownsCancelling cash back deal and when ‘20% off everything’ sale doesn’t mean everythingMon Dec 03 2018 - 06:00
The hand-made tale: Christmas presents with real heartWe Make Good in Smithfield (and soon online) sell great gifts with a social conscienceMon Dec 03 2018 - 06:00
Developer Crean buys Apollo House in Dublin for more than €50mThis was substantially higher than the asking price of €40 million for the 0.72-acre siteMon Dec 03 2018 - 05:20
Households to spend average of €2,700 on Christmas shoppingRetail Ireland predicts 3% year-on-year rise in spending by households in IrelandMon Dec 03 2018 - 05:02
Aer Lingus passengers who do not use flight mode risk sky-high chargesMan who left phone on in overhead compartment while flying to US got bill for almost $300Mon Dec 03 2018 - 01:00
Minister’s plans for gift-voucher expiry charge faltersChanges proposed by Humphreys will not come into effect ahead of Christmas shopping periodMon Dec 03 2018 - 00:21
Flights to Aran Islands to continue as agreement reachedOwner of Aer Arann Islands had offered to sell it to local communities for sum of €1Fri Nov 30 2018 - 16:48
Religious bookseller Veritas set to close three of its outletsDifficult trading sees more focus on online sales for business owned by Irish bishopsFri Nov 30 2018 - 15:01
Boomtime hangout Lillie’s Bordello to shut in new yearIrish ‘celebrity’ haunt had a regular bar as well as a ‘library’ that required a special keyFri Nov 30 2018 - 12:40
Children adopted from foster care ‘should have priority for State services’Paper from Irish Foster Care Association says carers should get enhanced supportsThu Nov 29 2018 - 11:57
Kellogg’s changing to new nutrition labelling systemCereal maker redesigning box for colour-coded ‘traffic light’ ingredient displayThu Nov 29 2018 - 00:01
A quarter of suicides connected with perceptual difficulties - studyProblems in basic sensory experiences include hearing or seeing things that are not thereWed Nov 28 2018 - 21:14
Wind warnings for Storm Diana lifted after gusts of 120km/hPower continues to be restored to householders as weather front passesWed Nov 28 2018 - 20:37
I’ve become an embarrassing feature in the world of my two daughtersConor Pope: In the world of my two daughters, I’m now as uncool as a pink unicorn umbrellaWed Nov 28 2018 - 06:00
Renewal of children’s passport will be possible online from todayPassport Office computer system overhaul to dramatically speed up processing timesWed Nov 28 2018 - 00:59
Irish workers more likely to be stressed by emotional demands and bullyingESRI study finds Irish staff are less likely to report time and deadline-related stressesTue Nov 27 2018 - 00:57
Tourism Ireland to increase spending amid Brexit concernsGlobal campaign ‘Fill your Heart with Ireland’ will launch in four countries next monthMon Nov 26 2018 - 16:29
Pricewatch: Irish shoppers happy to embrace Cyber MondayIf an online deal seems too good to be true then it almost certainly isMon Nov 26 2018 - 06:00
Conor Pope rounds up the best Black Friday dealsAn A–Z of the bargains to be found on Friday and over the weekendFri Nov 23 2018 - 12:59
This easy chorizo stew tastes amazing and is incredibly cheapSix-ingredient supper: Conor Pope's chorizo and chickpea stewFri Nov 23 2018 - 11:00
Black Friday putting pressure on retailers in run-up to ChristmasUS concept is here to stay, but consumers warned not to assume prices are rock bottomFri Nov 23 2018 - 00:01
‘I had spent over €200 on phone insurance that proved to be absolutely useless’Customer was told insurance company ‘doesn’t cover this type of damage’Thu Nov 22 2018 - 13:12
The dos and don’ts of gadget insuranceDo remember there is a 14-day cooling-off period; don’t go for the cheapest dealThu Nov 22 2018 - 13:02
