Over 1,200 Irish citizens sought help from State’s Embassies and Consulates last yearDeaths, missing persons, and arrests were among the cases handled by officials abroadTue Jan 25 2022 - 18:48
Conor Pope: Holiday bookings ‘through the roof’ but prices not at ‘silly level’‘Phenomenal’ demand since restrictions eased and prices will peak in summerTue Jan 25 2022 - 06:00
Health insurance: ‘It is all about what you need and the price you are paying’Examine your plan’s benefits and see if there are any cheaper optionsMon Jan 24 2022 - 01:10
Groceries set to cost €780 more over next yearIncreases in weekly shop, utility, and petrol and diesel costs add €2,000 to annual billsMon Jan 24 2022 - 01:00
Pricewatch: Is the cost of your health insurance making you feel ill?Many of us are paying over the odds for medical cover, but are reluctant to switchMon Jan 24 2022 - 00:00
Rise in traffic using Irish air space last year but still down on pre-Covid levelsAir traffic over Ireland fell by 60% in first half of last year before rebounding later in 2021Fri Jan 21 2022 - 19:14
Irish online shoppers see biggest jump in customs charges, survey findsIncreased fees due to Brexit and new EU laws on VATThu Jan 20 2022 - 19:34
Irish farm groups hail European vote result on export of live animals‘Seeking to change the rules because other countries fail to implement them is not acceptable’Thu Jan 20 2022 - 19:15
Is the end of the Covid-19 pandemic in sight?In the News podcast: With case numbers falling, growing optimism of better times aheadWed Jan 19 2022 - 06:31
Consumers ‘afraid to shop around’ for health insuranceMany paying over the odds because of reluctance to switch provider, says HIA chiefMon Jan 17 2022 - 01:18
Pricewatch: Left hanging on as phone gets lost in postShocking electricity hikes, alcohol pricing, Ryanair refunds and PCR challengesMon Jan 17 2022 - 00:00
Co Mayo player claims record €19m Lotto jackpot‘Will be won’ draw was introduced after the jackpot rolled over for 62 occasionsSun Jan 16 2022 - 10:34
Travel in 2022: ‘Prices will be on the side of the punter’From short-haul trips to epic adventures, this could be the year for your dream holidaySat Jan 15 2022 - 06:00
Conor Pope: A city break with kids? Mon dieu!Not just for romance or partying, city breaks can be a great way to travel with the family, as Conor Pope found out in ParisSat Jan 15 2022 - 06:00
Is this the end for Boris Johnson?In the News: Future of UK prime minister is hanging in the balance after more party revelationsFri Jan 14 2022 - 07:11
Conor Pope: I told the world about my vaccine cert. It wasn’t long before the abuse startedOpinion: I am a liar, a fool and a sheep, said those who disapproved of my vaccine messageTue Jan 11 2022 - 11:40
Spend less and better: 10 ways to save money in JanuaryPricewatch: There’s quite a stretch until the next pay day, so here’s a few cost-cutting tipsMon Jan 10 2022 - 00:00
Pricewatch: More good news to get 2022 off to a positive startFrom easy exchanges to community spirit, tales of stellar customer serviceMon Jan 03 2022 - 00:00
Dream trip to Santa turns into nightmare: Covid disrupts festivities for familiesFrom Covid-only gatherings to postponing celebrations, readers share their storiesThu Dec 30 2021 - 12:25
Lack of insurance cover forces cancellation of Meath Hunt eventWarning that issue is impacting wider equine industry with costs having spiralledThu Dec 30 2021 - 01:00
Nearly 100,000 tonnes of packaging waste generated in Ireland over ChristmasIrish people say they are more environmentally conscious than ever, survey showsTue Dec 28 2021 - 13:48
Poet Thomas Kinsella remembered as a ‘remarkable man with special grace’‘Farewell ceremony’ in Mount Jerome featured music chosen by the Freeman of DublinMon Dec 27 2021 - 18:46
Pricewatch’s 2021: An expensive year for consumersCovid, Brexit, rising energy costs and supply chain issues combined to put the squeeze onMon Dec 27 2021 - 00:00
Gaiety pantomime cancelled as Covid numbers riseProducers say they were left with no choice but to pull The Little MermaidSun Dec 26 2021 - 15:31
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 2021Chapters and Rowan Tree cafe will be missed, while the Cobblestone won a reprieveFri Dec 24 2021 - 06:00
Irish consumers face gas price hike amid cold snap in eastern EuropeGovernment rebate could be cancelled out if wholesale prices remain highThu Dec 23 2021 - 12:23
The rental nightmare before Christmas: Ireland's crisis and the toll it's takingIn The News podcast: Rents are climbing and supply is dwindlingWed Dec 22 2021 - 07:13
Three new Covid testing centres to open for foreign travelWalk-in facilities planned for Swords, Shannon and Cork will create 120 jobsMon Dec 20 2021 - 00:01
Pricewatch: ...and now for the good newsHere are just some of the tales we heard that make us feel better about the worldMon Dec 20 2021 - 00:00
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 seasonSun Dec 19 2021 - 17:56
A positive test, a US trip cancelled: Omicron throws travel plans up in the airPat O’Connor was flying to San Francisco at huge expense. Then he did a PCR testSat Dec 18 2021 - 06:00
Planning a trip to Ireland over Christmas? Here are the Covid travel rulesOmicron has changed the landscape again, so make sure you know what’s requiredSat 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?Conor Pope on travelling to and from Ireland as the Omicron Covid-19 threat mountsThu Dec 16 2021 - 06:00
Lotto chief to call for rule changes to allow for must-win jackpot drawsAndrew Algeo to appear before Oireachtas group amid ‘highly unusual’ jackpot rolloverTue Dec 14 2021 - 20:56
Depression and obesity major challenges for young Irish, research findsFriends the main source of emotional support, with mothers the next most likely confidantesTue Dec 14 2021 - 00:36
From annuals to zeds: Your ultimate A-Z guide to ChristmasIs 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 averageHouseholds with children expect to spend almost twice as much as those withoutFri Dec 10 2021 - 00:05
Shares, likes, retweets? Twitter reveals Irish obsessions in 2021Jerusalema Challenge: Most liked tweet from an Irish account comes from the GardaThu Dec 09 2021 - 00:01
Storm Barra: Schools to reopen tomorrow as winds easeDangerous sea conditions forecast for Thursday morning as 13,000 remain without powerWed Dec 08 2021 - 21:22
Fear gobbles confidence as 78% unaware of right way to cook turkeySafefood advises use of meat thermometer and great care to ensure bird ready to eatWed Dec 08 2021 - 00:01
Gaiety to cancel Panto tickets and put on extra shows due to regulationsSituation most difficult faced by theatre in 150 year history, says producerTue Dec 07 2021 - 14:34
The 12 costs of Christmas: What can Irish households expect to spend?Pricewatch: By these calculations, festivities could end up costing the bulk of €2,000Mon Dec 06 2021 - 00:00
Covid-19 test centre to open on Christmas day to accommodate passengers travelling to USNew US rules means international travellers need negative test within 24-hour windowSun Dec 05 2021 - 17:55
‘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 saySat Dec 04 2021 - 16:41
Atlantic depression set to bring high winds and rain to IrelandMet Eireann has issued a weather advisory for Tuesday and WednesdaySat Dec 04 2021 - 11:07
Government steps up plans to tackle Ireland’s growing obesity crisisDonnelly highlights links between diet and non-communicable diseases whichFri Dec 03 2021 - 20:52
Ireland’s oldest ringer of church bells dies at 98Cyril Galbraith’s bell ringing journey in 1939 in Limerick cathedral when he was 15Fri Dec 03 2021 - 19:42
Delay in Covid testing system for overseas travellers ‘maddening’ – travel groupNew system due to come into effect on Friday but is now due to be in place from SundayFri Dec 03 2021 - 19:37
Covid-19 testing regime ‘lesser of two evils’, travel agents sayNew requirement for antigen or PCR test result could add €200 to cost of family holidayWed Dec 01 2021 - 14:57
