Internet names opened up to non-Latin scriptsA DECISION by the authority that regulates internet names to allow the use of non-Latin characters has been described as the “…Sat Oct 31 2009 - 00:00
'Visionary' predicts 50,000 at KnockA MAN who describes himself as “a visionary of our Blessed Mother” has predicted that as many as 50,000 people will gather in…Sat Oct 31 2009 - 00:00
10,000 gather for Knock 'visitation'Up to 10,000 people gathered this afternoon in Knock in the hope of witnessing a visitation from the Virgin Mary.Sat Oct 31 2009 - 00:00
50,000 'to witness' Knock apparitionThe Dublin man who describes himself as “a visionary of our Blessed Mother” has predicted that as many as 50,000 people will …Fri Oct 30 2009 - 00:00
Social media focus of Dublin seminarPoliticians, businesses and the mainstream media are still struggling to come to grips with the importance of blogs and social…Fri Oct 30 2009 - 00:00
From simple alarm systems to bells and whistles securityNow that the nights are getting longer and more people’s thoughts turn to security, we look at alarms on the marketThu Oct 29 2009 - 00:00
Griffin performance proves huge drawThe controversial appearance of far-right British National Party (BNP) leader Nick Griffin on the BBC’s flagship Question Time…Fri Oct 23 2009 - 01:00
Millions to watch U2 gig on YouTubeU2’S CONCERT in front of 96,000 fans at the Pasadena Rose Bowl in California on Sunday night will potentially reach millions …Wed Oct 21 2009 - 01:00
U2 concert to stream on YouTubeU2's sold-out concert at the Pasadena Rose Bowl in California on Sunday night is to be streamed live on YouTube, the band has…Tue Oct 20 2009 - 01:00
Green shoots for ready mealsIt seems that even the recession can’t kill our appetite for ready-made meals – with sales for some product lines up 20 per cent…Mon Oct 19 2009 - 01:00
Airlines accused of World Cup 'rip-off'The cost of Paris-bound flights with both Aer Lingus and Ryanair on November 18th, when Ireland take on France in the World Cup…Mon Oct 19 2009 - 01:00
Ryan targets 'rogue' phone servicesA new bill aimed at tackling “rogue service providers” in the telecommunications sector and stamping out widespread scams in …Thu Oct 08 2009 - 01:00
Consumer body seeks 5,300 faulty gas cookersTHE NATIONAL Consumer Agency has stepped up its campaign to locate more than 5,000 gas cookers over fears that they could cause…Wed Oct 07 2009 - 01:00
Warning over dangerous cookersThe National Consumer Agency (NCA) has stepped up a campaign to locate over 5,000 gas cookers in homes throughout the Republic…Tue Oct 06 2009 - 01:00
Murdoch papers launch web membership schemeRUPERT MURDOCH’S News International has unveiled a membership scheme offering readers of the Times and Sunday Times access to…Tue Oct 06 2009 - 01:00
Bartering is backThe credit crunch, enhanced frugality and easy web access have seen people swapping and bartering with gustoMon Oct 05 2009 - 01:00
No camp disappointed by resultLeading members of the anti-Lisbon Treaty campaign have conceded that the referendum has been comprehensively backed by the electorate…Sat Oct 03 2009 - 01:00
Get a fix on price of repairsWith more people holding on to their cars to save money, the focus has switched to getting a steer on how much repairs and servicing…Mon Sept 21 2009 - 01:00
Holidaymakers'charter gets wary welcomeCONSUMER PROTECTION: THE EUROPEAN Commission’s plan to protect consumers who book holidays online has been given a guarded welcome…Sat Aug 29 2009 - 01:00
EC promises tourists protectionThe European Commission is to introduce a range of new measures aimed at protecting consumers who use the internet to book holidays…Thu Aug 27 2009 - 01:00
Garda identify woman's body found in Phoenix ParkGardai have identified the woman whose remains were found in the Phoenix Park last week as a 50-year-old mother of two adult …Sat Aug 15 2009 - 01:00
Lobby groups urge cautionLOBBY GROUPS REACTION: Groups representing the elderly and the homeless have warned the Government against implementing elements…Thu Jul 16 2009 - 01:00
Lenihan wants calm debateMinister for Finance Brian Lenihan has urged people to read the Colm McCarthy report “carefully and critically” and to avoid “…Thu Jul 16 2009 - 01:00
Business groups welcome reportBUSINESS REACTION: Ibec director General Danny McCoy has warned that Ireland will only “get onto “a sustainable path” if the…Thu Jul 16 2009 - 01:00
Consumer body wants food prices listed onlineTHE NATIONAL Consumer Agency (NCA) has written to the Republic’s big retailers with a view to establishing a grocery database…Tue Jul 14 2009 - 01:00
Value for money: Salad DressingThsi week, Pricewatch compares five varities of salad dressing.Mon Jul 06 2009 - 01:00
Unhappy meal?WHAT'S THE STORY WITH COMPLAINING IN RESTAURANTS?: THE AMATEUR food critics who post reviews onto websites and blogs would make…Mon Jul 06 2009 - 01:00
Tesco cuts reach DublinThe chief executive of Tesco Ireland Tony Keohane has denied that prices are creeping back up in stores involved in last month…Tue Jun 30 2009 - 01:00
Bookies lose big on Glover winThe winner of the US Open Lucas Glover has left Irish bookmakers in the rough after he was tipped for victory by a golf pundit…Tue Jun 23 2009 - 01:00
On the price war pathWHAT'S THE STORY WITH M&S'S PRICE CUTS?: WHILE A LOT of people in this country have a soft spot for Marks & Spencer, …Mon Jun 22 2009 - 01:00
M&S to cut clothing and homeware prices by 12% averageMARKS AND Spencer is to significantly reduce the prices of all its clothes, homeware and furniture in the Republic from tomorrow…Wed Jun 17 2009 - 01:00
Shocking holy costsWHAT'S THE STORY WITH THE COST OF FIRST COMMUNION?: LAST MONDAY morning there was a parade of young girls posing for photographs…Mon May 18 2009 - 01:00
Action plan on recession publishedTHE ESTABLISHMENT of a volunteer corps made up of unemployed people working on community projects without putting their social…Fri May 15 2009 - 01:00
Stallholders bring in €40,000 as bank opens gates to farmers' marketIRISH BANKERS are not the most popular people at present, but it was smiles all round for staff at the Bank of Ireland’s flagship…Thu May 14 2009 - 01:00
Battle of the bowlWHAT'S THE STORY WITH HIGH-SUGAR BREAKFAST CEREALS?: THE UK’S long-running sugar wars were reignited towards the end of last…Mon May 11 2009 - 01:00
EU 'vital' to economic futureThe Taoiseach Brian Cowen said today that Ireland needed to fully engage with the European Union to secure its economic future…Sat May 09 2009 - 01:00
Hobbs resigns from NCA boardEddie Hobbs has resigned from the board of the National Consumer Agency (NCA).Thu May 07 2009 - 01:00
Price cuts show consumers getting raw deal for yearsANALYSIS: THE TESCO executives who gathered at one of the retailer’s large stores outside Drogheda yesterday morning could have…Wed May 06 2009 - 01:00
Predicting profitsWHAT'S THE STORY WITH PREMIUM-RATE PHONE PSYCHICS?: ARE “psychics” who perform telephone readings genuine mystics taking advantage…Mon May 04 2009 - 01:00
Many familiar Irish brands set to disappear from TescoDOZENS OF grocery brands which are popular in the Republic will start disappearing from the shelves of Tesco stores from Tuesday…Sat May 02 2009 - 01:00
Budget, Lotto top web searchesWinning the Lotto and losing out in the Budget were foremost in the minds of Irish web surfers last month, figures published …Thu Apr 30 2009 - 01:00
Psychics Live firm to refund customersREALM COMMUNICATIONS, which operates a number of controversial premium rate mobile phone services, is to pay “substantial” refunds…Fri Apr 24 2009 - 01:00
A drink or two?Some experts believe a standard measure of wine in pubs and restaurants would help limit excessive drinking, writes CONOR POPE…Tue Apr 14 2009 - 01:00
Getting the right cutsWHAT'S THE STORY WITH BUYING MEAT ON THE CHEAP?: IT SCARCELY MATTERS from what angle it’s viewed, the phrase “cheap meat” is…Mon Apr 13 2009 - 01:00
Childcare supplement to be halvedThe Early Childcare Supplement is to be halved to €500 from May 1st and scrapped by the end of the year.Tue Apr 07 2009 - 01:00
