![Left to Right: Ken Early, Eamon Dunphy, Mary Hannigan, Tommie Gorman, Emmet Malone. Left to Right: Ken Early, Eamon Dunphy, Mary Hannigan, Tommie Gorman, Emmet Malone.](/polopoly_fs/1.4886816.1653370700!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- International
- May 24, 2022, 06:31
Part three of an In The News special on the farce and the tragedy of Saipan
![Left to Right: Ken Early, Eamon Dunphy, Mary Hannigan, Tommie Gorman, Emmet Malone Left to Right: Ken Early, Eamon Dunphy, Mary Hannigan, Tommie Gorman, Emmet Malone](/polopoly_fs/1.4885781.1653287559!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- International
- May 23, 2022, 06:27
Part two of an In The News special on the farce and the tragedy of Saipan
![Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern called for both sides to ‘keep it to the Irish issues; what we need to do is to solve the protocol’. Photograph: Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern called for both sides to ‘keep it to the Irish issues; what we need to do is to solve the protocol’. Photograph: Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4885397.1653246767!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- May 22, 2022, 20:13
Partnership arrangement between the governments ‘effectively gone’, he says
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- Irish News
- May 20, 2022, 23:31
Higgins steps up criticism of billionaires seeking to control public discourse
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- Irish News
- May 20, 2022, 22:09
Ceann Comhairle says Ukrainian resolve is a demonstration of ‘what patriotism means’
![Contrary to what many people who have contacted The Irish Times said, the hotel industry claimed there was “excellent value to be had throughout the country”. Contrary to what many people who have contacted The Irish Times said, the hotel industry claimed there was “excellent value to be had throughout the country”.](/polopoly_fs/1.4877360.1652428452!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Ireland
- May 13, 2022, 08:57
Of the few hotel rooms available in Dublin for a weekend in June, most cost €200+ a night
![Bono and Taras Topolya, a member of the band Antytila and who now serves in the Ukrainian army, perform in Khreshatyk metro station in Kyiv. Photograph: Oleg Petrasyuk/EPA Bono and Taras Topolya, a member of the band Antytila and who now serves in the Ukrainian army, perform in Khreshatyk metro station in Kyiv. Photograph: Oleg Petrasyuk/EPA](/polopoly_fs/1.4872585.1652031029!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- May 8, 2022, 14:16
Ukrainian soldier performs on stage with U2 stars after Zelenskiy invitation
![Ukrainian Armed Forces hold a drill in Eastern Ukraine in Februry amid escalation on the border with Russia. Photograph: Sergey Kozlov/EPA Ukrainian Armed Forces hold a drill in Eastern Ukraine in Februry amid escalation on the border with Russia. Photograph: Sergey Kozlov/EPA](/polopoly_fs/1.4869112.1651644943!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- May 4, 2022, 07:13
In the News: Reporter Daniel McLaughlin on how people have been changed by conflict
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- Health & Family
- April 30, 2022, 06:00
In February the rules changed and the Digital Covid Cert expires after nine months - that might impact summer travel for some
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- US
- April 29, 2022, 08:07
In The News: Journalist Nick Wallis on the trial being streamed around the world
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- Travel
- April 28, 2022, 16:46
Ireland’s Home of the Year among 30 properties offering stays in auction for Ukraine
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- Irish News
- April 23, 2022, 18:11
Gardaí and emergency services rushed to the North Beach in Greystones
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- Irish News
- April 22, 2022, 08:57
In The News podcast: The past, present and future of the world’s ‘town square’
![Irish MEPs Clare Daly and Mick Wallace have both featured prominently on Russian and Chinese state-run media in recent months. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill Irish MEPs Clare Daly and Mick Wallace have both featured prominently on Russian and Chinese state-run media in recent months. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill](/polopoly_fs/1.4858264.1650519385!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- April 21, 2022, 06:38
In The News podcast: Naomi O’Leary shares her investigation into the two Irish MEPs
![The hotel chain is offering a one-off payment of €3,000 plus the promise of free accommodation in hotels around the world. Photograph: Alan Betson / The Irish Times The hotel chain is offering a one-off payment of €3,000 plus the promise of free accommodation in hotels around the world. Photograph: Alan Betson / The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4849922.1649682533!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Travel
- April 11, 2022, 14:09
New hotel is recruiting for help to uncover the capital’s gems for guests
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- Travel
- April 7, 2022, 14:40
Make sure you have all the necessary boxes ticked before you head for the airport
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- Irish News
- April 6, 2022, 21:32
Oleksandr Zavhorodniy lived in Ireland for almost 20 years and worked as an Aldi assistant manager
![European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen delivers a speech during a debate at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, April 6th 2022. Photograph: Ronald Wittek/EPA European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen delivers a speech during a debate at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, April 6th 2022. Photograph: Ronald Wittek/EPA](/polopoly_fs/1.4846050.1649242108!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- April 6, 2022, 11:48
In The News: Speed of sanctions reflects growing consensus across Europe
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- Travel
- April 4, 2022, 12:48
Conor Pope shares some tips and tricks to ensure you catch your flight
![Protesters outside the Russian embassy in Dublin with signs and Ukrainian flags following the news that four senior officials at the embassy had been asked to leave the State. Photograph: Damien Storan/PA Wire Protesters outside the Russian embassy in Dublin with signs and Ukrainian flags following the news that four senior officials at the embassy had been asked to leave the State. Photograph: Damien Storan/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4844008.1649056248!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- April 4, 2022, 08:10
Why does Russia need more than 30 diplomats in Ireland and what are they all doing?
![The problem with estimated readings in a time of rising prices is that the bill for the energy you owe will be based on today’s price. File photograph: Getty Images The problem with estimated readings in a time of rising prices is that the bill for the energy you owe will be based on today’s price. File photograph: Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4842170.1648825515!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- April 1, 2022, 16:06
Offering lowest rates to all could work against consumers, says price comparison expert
![CMO Tony Holohan told the Taoiseach in mid-February it was time to disband the emergency team he headed. Photograph Nick Bradshaw/The Irish Times CMO Tony Holohan told the Taoiseach in mid-February it was time to disband the emergency team he headed. Photograph Nick Bradshaw/The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4841919.1648795840!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- April 1, 2022, 07:50
The team which guided health policy in pandemic times is gone but Covid hasn’t
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- Politics
- March 29, 2022, 15:16
Russian embassy rejects asssertion that activities of staff ‘not in accordance with international standards’
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- Irish News
- March 28, 2022, 17:25
This week’s episode looks at the counting and questions and experts tell us what’s it all for
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- Consumer
- March 28, 2022, 17:14
Airport delays likely to get worse leading up to Easter, travel agents say
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- Irish News
- March 23, 2022, 07:51
In The News podcast: As case numbers surge, prospects of a quick end to crisis look remote
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- Life & Style
- March 20, 2022, 06:00
The price of energy has soared due in no small part to the Russian invasion of Ukraine
![Bord Gáis Energy said the increases would add around €350 a year to the average household’s annual gas bill and €340 to the average annual electricity bill. File photograph: Nigel Roddis/Reuters Bord Gáis Energy said the increases would add around €350 a year to the average household’s annual gas bill and €340 to the average annual electricity bill. File photograph: Nigel Roddis/Reuters](/polopoly_fs/1.4827906.1647379191!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- March 16, 2022, 04:55
Consumers warned other domestic energy providers will follow suit in volatile market
![Bord Gáis Energy announced that from the middle of next month gas and electricity bills are to climb by 39% and 27% respectively. File photograph: Getty Bord Gáis Energy announced that from the middle of next month gas and electricity bills are to climb by 39% and 27% respectively. File photograph: Getty](/polopoly_fs/1.4827822.1647369684!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- March 15, 2022, 18:31
Every other company on the market will have to follow suit, sooner rather than later
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- Irish News
- March 14, 2022, 00:01
Soaring price of crude oil set to feed into forecourt prices within weeks
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- Consumer
- March 14, 2022, 00:00
The pace at which our world is being turned on its head is almost dizzying
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- Irish News
- March 11, 2022, 10:00
In The News: With lines of code selling for tens of millions, are NFTs the future of digital art?
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- Politics
- March 10, 2022, 10:51
Providers say much of the petrol and diesel being sold bought before excise duty cut
![Fuel prices displayed at a Circle K service station on Glasnevin Avenue in Dublin. A cut in the excise duty on fuel has been announced by the Government. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Fuel prices displayed at a Circle K service station on Glasnevin Avenue in Dublin. A cut in the excise duty on fuel has been announced by the Government. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA](/polopoly_fs/1.4822888.1646863259!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- March 9, 2022, 22:01
Dáil votes for excise duty cut but Opposition TDs say reductions are not enough
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- Irish News
- March 9, 2022, 20:40
Higher costs of wheat on international markets and soaring energy prices will drive up prices
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- Irish News
- March 9, 2022, 17:49
Consumers know they will lose more as a result of spikes in fuel, electricity and gas
![Petrol and diesel prices in Ireland are at the highest level on record with the current average just short of €2 per litre. Photograph: iStock Petrol and diesel prices in Ireland are at the highest level on record with the current average just short of €2 per litre. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4822651.1646848133!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- March 9, 2022, 17:06
A 20 cent reduction in excise duty will save the average motorist €240 a year
![Refugees from Ukraine arrive at the train station in Przemysl, eastern Poland, near the Ukrainian-Polish border, to be relocated to other destinations, on March 9th, 2022. Photograph: Louisa Gouliamaki/AFP via Getty Images Refugees from Ukraine arrive at the train station in Przemysl, eastern Poland, near the Ukrainian-Polish border, to be relocated to other destinations, on March 9th, 2022. Photograph: Louisa Gouliamaki/AFP via Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4822351.1646830327!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- March 9, 2022, 12:52
In the News: People fleeing Russian invasion land face a new reality
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- Business
- February 18, 2022, 11:03
Central Bank says it will be putting pressure on institutions to up their game
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- Irish News
- February 18, 2022, 06:38
In The News: Why are prices climbing so fast and could we be facing another crash?
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- Consumer
- February 14, 2022, 00:00
Pricewatch: Many Irish homes already feel the recent spike in costs
![‘The reality is that this year for anything red the value isn’t there,’ says Catherine Dollard. Photograph: Getty ‘The reality is that this year for anything red the value isn’t there,’ says Catherine Dollard. Photograph: Getty](/polopoly_fs/1.4801263.1644778138!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- February 13, 2022, 18:02
Prices for a dozen red roses range from €30 to €100 with florists saying they face losses
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- Homes & Property
- February 12, 2022, 06:00
Why do it? For the environment and a warmer, more valuable home
![Some 17 per cent of those polled said they had been forced to cut back on essentials, including food, due to rising energy prices. Photograph: iStock Some 17 per cent of those polled said they had been forced to cut back on essentials, including food, due to rising energy prices. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4798137.1644438858!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- February 10, 2022, 00:00
Report highlights problems facing households as a result of the spike in cost of living
![Minister of State at the Department of Finance Seán Fleming. Mr Fleming advised people to shop around for offers from other utility providers and suppliers, ‘rather than just complaining about what the Government is going to do for me’. Photograph: Cyril Byrne Minister of State at the Department of Finance Seán Fleming. Mr Fleming advised people to shop around for offers from other utility providers and suppliers, ‘rather than just complaining about what the Government is going to do for me’. Photograph: Cyril Byrne](/polopoly_fs/1.4797247.1644351121!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Consumer
- February 8, 2022, 20:12
Minister’s call for people to shop around amid rising cost of living could hardly be more tone deaf
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- Irish News
- February 7, 2022, 07:23
In the News podcast: Shadow of GP contract hangs over Varadkar’s accession to Taoiseach
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- Irish News
- February 5, 2022, 06:00
With the Covid-19 restrictions lifted, retail is learning live with the new normal
![Public Sector Magazine awarded eir an excellence in customer services management award, to the bemusement of many onlookers. Photograph: Maxwells Public Sector Magazine awarded eir an excellence in customer services management award, to the bemusement of many onlookers. Photograph: Maxwells](/polopoly_fs/1.4791781.1643813072!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Life & Style
- February 2, 2022, 13:13
Eir has often featured in The Irish Times after disgruntled customers got in touch
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- Irish News
- January 31, 2022, 10:35
In the News podcast: Thousands of people were placed in institutions – often for decades
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- Consumer
- January 31, 2022, 00:00
From remote working and buying local to discovering Ireland and showing respect
![Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise Leo Varadkar: ‘It’s really good news for customers.’ Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise Leo Varadkar: ‘It’s really good news for customers.’ Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill](/polopoly_fs/1.4789417.1643580690!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Business
- January 30, 2022, 22:12
Watchdog will have new powers to punish companies with fines of €10m or more
![People who were fully vaccinated before May 1st last year could face issues People who were fully vaccinated before May 1st last year could face issues](/polopoly_fs/1.4789320.1643568251!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- January 30, 2022, 18:44
Rules come into force this week setting nine-month expiry limit on digital Covid cert
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- Irish News
- January 30, 2022, 17:44
Video includes images from the shooting that claimed 14 lives in Derry
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- People
- January 29, 2022, 06:00
Romance fraud has surged in Ireland, with lonely people falling victim to elaborate scams
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- Irish News
- January 28, 2022, 16:25
Does single use really mean single use? And do visors work?
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- Health
- January 28, 2022, 06:37
In the News: As much as 80 per cent of how we age is controlled by how we live
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- Politics
- January 25, 2022, 20:43
Varadkar calls on employers to give pay increases to workers if they can afford them
![More than 1,200 Irish citizens sought help from Irish Embassies and Consulates overseas last year. File photograph: Peter Byrne/PA Wire More than 1,200 Irish citizens sought help from Irish Embassies and Consulates overseas last year. File photograph: Peter Byrne/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4785618.1643136827!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- January 25, 2022, 18:48
Deaths, missing persons, and arrests were among the cases handled by officials abroad
![‘Right now there is tons of availability out there and I would hate people to think prices were about to get to a silly level, they are not,’ says ITAA president Paul Hackett. Photograph: iStock ‘Right now there is tons of availability out there and I would hate people to think prices were about to get to a silly level, they are not,’ says ITAA president Paul Hackett. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4784644.1643042920!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Travel
- January 25, 2022, 06:00
‘Phenomenal’ demand since restrictions eased and prices will peak in summer
- Consumer
- January 24, 2022, 00:00
Examine your plan’s benefits and see if there are any cheaper options
![More than one million people will see their policies renewed in January, and will risk getting a bad deal unless they act quickly. Photograph: iStock More than one million people will see their policies renewed in January, and will risk getting a bad deal unless they act quickly. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4780670.1642782273!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Consumer
- January 24, 2022, 00:00
Many of us are paying over the odds for medical cover, but are reluctant to switch
![A Ryanair flight prepares to land at Dublin Airport in 2021, when the number of flights in Irish airspace increased on the previous year. Photograph: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin A Ryanair flight prepares to land at Dublin Airport in 2021, when the number of flights in Irish airspace increased on the previous year. Photograph: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin](/polopoly_fs/1.4782713.1642792448!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Transport & Tourism
- January 21, 2022, 18:42
Air traffic over Ireland fell by 60% in first half of last year before rebounding later in 2021
![Some 26 per cent of the most recent cross-border purchases were made on Amazon, with AliExpress in second place on 19 per cent and eBay in third on 10 per cent. Photograph: iStock Some 26 per cent of the most recent cross-border purchases were made on Amazon, with AliExpress in second place on 19 per cent and eBay in third on 10 per cent. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4781818.1642708212!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Retail & Services
- January 20, 2022, 19:34
Increased fees due to Brexit and new EU laws on VAT
![JP Cowley on his farm near Easkey, Co Sligo: Proposals would have had serious implications especially for the dairy sector. Photograph: James Connolly JP Cowley on his farm near Easkey, Co Sligo: Proposals would have had serious implications especially for the dairy sector. Photograph: James Connolly](/polopoly_fs/1.4781771.1642706097!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- January 20, 2022, 19:15
‘Seeking to change the rules because other countries fail to implement them is not acceptable’
![Much of the talk on Wednesday is about when and how Ireland will reopen. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire Much of the talk on Wednesday is about when and how Ireland will reopen. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4780255.1642573738!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- January 19, 2022, 06:31
In the News podcast: With case numbers falling, growing optimism of better times ahead
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- Consumer
- January 17, 2022, 00:00
Shocking electricity hikes, alcohol pricing, Ryanair refunds and PCR challenges
![Saturday saw the first ‘must be won’ lottery jackpot draw after the top prize remained unclaimed on 62 occasions. Photograph: The Irish Times Saturday saw the first ‘must be won’ lottery jackpot draw after the top prize remained unclaimed on 62 occasions. Photograph: The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4777732.1642328792!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- January 15, 2022, 19:51
‘Will be won’ draw was introduced after the jackpot rolled over for 62 occasions
![The Monastery or Ad Deir in Petra: Flights to Petra in Jordan are up by 22 per cent this year as interest in long-haul holidays picks up. Photograph: iStock The Monastery or Ad Deir in Petra: Flights to Petra in Jordan are up by 22 per cent this year as interest in long-haul holidays picks up. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4775460.1642064269!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Travel
- January 15, 2022, 06:00
From short-haul trips to epic adventures, this could be the year for your dream holiday
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- Travel
- January 15, 2022, 06:00
Not just for romance or partying, city breaks can be a great way to travel with the family, as Conor Pope found out in Paris
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- Irish News
- January 14, 2022, 07:11
In the News: Future of UK prime minister is hanging in the balance after more party revelations
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- Health & Family
- January 11, 2022, 11:40
Opinion: I am a liar, a fool and a sheep, said those who disapproved of my vaccine message
![Use more lists and get into the habit of only buying what you need. Photograph: iStock Use more lists and get into the habit of only buying what you need. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4770108.1641468343!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Consumer
- January 10, 2022, 00:00
Pricewatch: There’s quite a stretch until the next pay day, so here’s a few cost-cutting tips
![It is still the season to be jolly – although you might not feel like that – so we have another bank of good news stories to get the new year off to a positive start. Photograph: iStock It is still the season to be jolly – although you might not feel like that – so we have another bank of good news stories to get the new year off to a positive start. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4761254.1640103374!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Consumer
- January 3, 2022, 00:00
From easy exchanges to community spirit, tales of stellar customer service
![The Meath Hunt’s pack out for daily exercise on St Stephen’s Day with huntsman John Henry, ‘Whipper’ Barry Finnegan and huntsman Kenny Henry. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw The Meath Hunt’s pack out for daily exercise on St Stephen’s Day with huntsman John Henry, ‘Whipper’ Barry Finnegan and huntsman Kenny Henry. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw](/polopoly_fs/1.4765600.1640813466!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- December 30, 2021, 01:00
Warning that issue is impacting wider equine industry with costs having spiralled
![‘The hotel in Finland did their best to help me ... but nothing could change the fact that I was thousands of miles from home, and separated from my husband and little girls.’ Photograph: Susan Haddon ‘The hotel in Finland did their best to help me ... but nothing could change the fact that I was thousands of miles from home, and separated from my husband and little girls.’ Photograph: Susan Haddon](/polopoly_fs/1.4765976.1640866854!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- December 28, 2021, 17:51
From Covid-only gatherings to postponing celebrations, readers share their stories
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- Irish News
- December 27, 2021, 18:46
‘Farewell ceremony’ in Mount Jerome featured music chosen by the Freeman of Dublin
![Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre in Dublin in May. Non-essential retail was shuttered for much of the first half of the year. Photograph: Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre in Dublin in May. Non-essential retail was shuttered for much of the first half of the year. Photograph: Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4757266.1639674194!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Consumer
- December 27, 2021, 00:00
Covid, Brexit, rising energy costs and supply chain issues combined to put the squeeze on
![The Gaiety Theatre: was due to host The Little Mermaid Pantomime. Photograph: Tom Honan The Gaiety Theatre: was due to host The Little Mermaid Pantomime. Photograph: Tom Honan](/polopoly_fs/1.4763937.1640532638!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- December 26, 2021, 15:31
Producers say they were left with no choice but to pull The Little Mermaid
![Chapters bookshop, on Parnell Street, brought the curtain down on almost 40 years of value reading. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins Chapters bookshop, on Parnell Street, brought the curtain down on almost 40 years of value reading. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins](/polopoly_fs/1.4760943.1640082963!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Life & Style
- December 24, 2021, 06:00
Chapters and Rowan Tree cafe will be missed, while the Cobblestone won a reprieve
![According to Daft.ie, average rents are climbing by 7 per cent every year while the same website listed less than 2,000 properties to rent across the whole country this week. Photograph: iStock According to Daft.ie, average rents are climbing by 7 per cent every year while the same website listed less than 2,000 properties to rent across the whole country this week. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4761807.1640157050!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- December 22, 2021, 07:13
In The News podcast: Rents are climbing and supply is dwindling
![RocDoc’s new facilities will provide additional capacity over Christmas as well as the additional testing requirements for international travel due to the Omicron variant. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill RocDoc’s new facilities will provide additional capacity over Christmas as well as the additional testing requirements for international travel due to the Omicron variant. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill](/polopoly_fs/1.4759565.1639947623!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- December 20, 2021, 00:01
Walk-in facilities planned for Swords, Shannon and Cork will create 120 jobs
![Proud grandfather Alan Bass from Dublin greets his daughter-in-law Caoimhe Duffy and her son Eanna (seven months) just in from Philadelphia. Photograph: Tom Honan Proud grandfather Alan Bass from Dublin greets his daughter-in-law Caoimhe Duffy and her son Eanna (seven months) just in from Philadelphia. Photograph: Tom Honan](/polopoly_fs/1.4759412.1639934896!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- December 19, 2021, 17:32
Christmas joy as siblings, parents and other family members reunite for festive season
![Passengers arrive at Lisbon International Airport. The threat from the Omicron variant of Covid-19 has upended travel plans for many people this Christmas. Photograph: iStock Passengers arrive at Lisbon International Airport. The threat from the Omicron variant of Covid-19 has upended travel plans for many people this Christmas. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4758174.1639759951!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Travel
- December 18, 2021, 06:00
Pat O’Connor was flying to San Francisco at huge expense. Then he did a PCR test
![Waiting on arrivals home for Christmas, at Dublin Airport. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill Waiting on arrivals home for Christmas, at Dublin Airport. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill](/polopoly_fs/1.4757817.1639732943!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Travel
- December 18, 2021, 01:00
Omicron has changed the landscape again, so make sure you know what’s required
![Background photograph: Colin Keegan/Collins Background photograph: Colin Keegan/Collins](/polopoly_fs/1.4756441.1639604228!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Travel
- December 16, 2021, 06:00
Conor Pope on travelling to and from Ireland as the Omicron Covid-19 threat mounts
![Executives at the National Lottery want to stop any future quirks of fate causing seemingly endless Lotto jackpot rollovers. Photograph: iStock Executives at the National Lottery want to stop any future quirks of fate causing seemingly endless Lotto jackpot rollovers. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4755473.1639517598!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- December 14, 2021, 20:56
Andrew Algeo to appear before Oireachtas group amid ‘highly unusual’ jackpot rollover
![Where did Christmas jumpers come from? How did they become so wildly popular? Is there any end to them? Who knows and no. Photograph: iStock Where did Christmas jumpers come from? How did they become so wildly popular? Is there any end to them? Who knows and no. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4751370.1639067292!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Consumer
- December 13, 2021, 00:00
Is it Chris Kringle? Or Kris Kindle? Or just plain old Secret Santa?
![While nearly two-thirds of people plan to use savings to fund their festive spending 34% said they would have to borrow to fund their Christmas this year. Photograph: iStock While nearly two-thirds of people plan to use savings to fund their festive spending 34% said they would have to borrow to fund their Christmas this year. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4751607.1639089358!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- December 10, 2021, 00:05
Households with children expect to spend almost twice as much as those without
![ESB crew removing and replacing a damaged single phase transformer near Fassaroe, Co Wicklow. Photograph: Alan Betson ESB crew removing and replacing a damaged single phase transformer near Fassaroe, Co Wicklow. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4750372.1638998338!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- December 8, 2021, 07:14
Dangerous sea conditions forecast for Thursday morning as 13,000 remain without power
![When the temperature in the thickest part of the turkey between the leg and breast reaches 75 degrees, it’s cooked and ready to eat. When the temperature in the thickest part of the turkey between the leg and breast reaches 75 degrees, it’s cooked and ready to eat.](/polopoly_fs/1.4749484.1638915745!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- December 8, 2021, 00:01
Safefood advises use of meat thermometer and great care to ensure bird ready to eat
![The Gaiety says that many tickets for performances of the Little Mermaid between December 7th and January 9th will be cancelled so as to meet the 50 per cent capacity requirements. Photograph: Tom Honan for The Irish Times. The Gaiety says that many tickets for performances of the Little Mermaid between December 7th and January 9th will be cancelled so as to meet the 50 per cent capacity requirements. Photograph: Tom Honan for The Irish Times.](/polopoly_fs/1.4749070.1638891956!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Consumer
- December 7, 2021, 13:51
Situation most difficult faced by theatre in 150 year history, says producer
![From Monday all international travellers to the US will have to produce a negative Covid test carried out within a 24-hour window prior to departure. Photograph: Brandon Bell/Getty Images From Monday all international travellers to the US will have to produce a negative Covid test carried out within a 24-hour window prior to departure. Photograph: Brandon Bell/Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4747123.1638726956!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- December 5, 2021, 07:00
New US rules means international travellers need negative test within 24-hour window
![File photograph of The Dublin Flea Market at Newmarket Square in 2015. Photograph: Cyril Byrne File photograph of The Dublin Flea Market at Newmarket Square in 2015. Photograph: Cyril Byrne](/polopoly_fs/1.4747115.1638635829!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Consumer
- December 4, 2021, 16:37
‘We invested our hearts and so much energy into it over an amazing 11 years,’ organisers say
![Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly suggested that a task force would work with the food industry ‘to combat inequality by improving the quality of the food available’. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly suggested that a task force would work with the food industry ‘to combat inequality by improving the quality of the food available’. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins](/polopoly_fs/1.4746320.1638564728!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Health
- December 3, 2021, 20:52
Donnelly highlights links between diet and non-communicable diseases which
![At the start of the week the Government announced that all incoming travellers except those travelling from Northern Ireland will have to present a negative test result in order to enter the country irrespective of the vaccination status. Photograph: Colin Keegan/Collins Dublin At the start of the week the Government announced that all incoming travellers except those travelling from Northern Ireland will have to present a negative test result in order to enter the country irrespective of the vaccination status. Photograph: Colin Keegan/Collins Dublin](/polopoly_fs/1.4746254.1638560230!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- December 3, 2021, 19:37
New system due to come into effect on Friday but is now due to be in place from Sunday
![Dublin Airport: All arrivals into the State - whether vaccinated or not - will need a clear Covid test result from Friday onwards. Photograph: iStock Dublin Airport: All arrivals into the State - whether vaccinated or not - will need a clear Covid test result from Friday onwards. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4743241.1638303032!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- November 30, 2021, 19:28
New requirement for antigen or PCR test result could add €200 to cost of family holiday
![Antigen test kits for sale in a Dunnes Stores outlet in Dublin. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins Antigen test kits for sale in a Dunnes Stores outlet in Dublin. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins](/polopoly_fs/1.4742876.1638278779!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- November 30, 2021, 13:26
Wholesale price falls by 25%, as Covid-19 testing kits now available for as low as €1.99
![Dublin Airport: all arrivals will need a negative predeparture PCR or antigen test, no matter what their vaccination status. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill Dublin Airport: all arrivals will need a negative predeparture PCR or antigen test, no matter what their vaccination status. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill](/polopoly_fs/1.4742197.1638279684!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Travel
- November 29, 2021, 19:36
New rules for international travel are on the way. Here’s everything you need to know
![Ryanair passenger felt it was ‘tasteless’ that the company attenpted to ‘discredit’ him following his complaint. Photograph: Paul Faith/AFP Ryanair passenger felt it was ‘tasteless’ that the company attenpted to ‘discredit’ him following his complaint. Photograph: Paul Faith/AFP](/polopoly_fs/1.4737534.1637770533!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Consumer
- November 29, 2021, 00:00
‘Cold and unsympathetic’ Ryanair staff dispute complaint and question passenger’s job