Thinking of having your impending wedding abroad? The lure of sun, sea and sand can be tempting, but couples should be aware of the details when engaging the services a wedding planner outside of Ireland, the European Consumer Centre (ECC) Ireland has warned. In one recent case, an Ir

Banking as Gaeilge Sinn Féin has called Bank of Ireland’s decision to remove the Irish language option from certain ATMs as a “backwards step.” TheJournal.ie reports that the move is the result of replacing older ATMs with machines that feature lodgement facilities. “Where ATMs

Pizza party Fancy some discounted pizza? Download the new Firehouse Pizza app from the Apple App Store or Google Play and you’ll get €5 off orders over €30 with the promotional code FHP5. Firehouse Pizza has retail stores in Ballymun and Booterstown. Free flick Peter Dinklage mi

Congratulations – you’ve got an offer for your dream job, and a new life is almost in reach. Before you make the move concrete, however, you’ll need to discuss your new salary. It’s not a topic that many people are comfortable with, but you should be ready to negotia

By Tiernan Cannon Faced with the dreaded sums of the bi-monthly electricity bill, many people in Ireland have or will consider switching over to prepay power options such as those offered by Pinergy, PrePayPower or Electric Ireland’s Smarter Pay As You Go option. Prepay power op

Car costs With the school run back on the horizon, you may be facing higher fuel bills as you ferry the kids to and from school, not to mention additional wear and tear. Once you add those costs to the steep figures that accompany a new school term, your bank balance can be severely d

The job interview stage of an application process can be the most difficult – it’s one thing to sell yourself on paper, another to convince a recruiter in-person that you’re the right person for the job. Still, the fact that you’ve got this far should be a boost – th

Searching for a new house or apartment to rent can be quite tricky, particularly in major urban centres or cities. In Dublin, for example, there’s a lot of competition for free spots, with the average property in Ireland’s capital costing €1,741 per month to rent. But ther

You’ve found the perfect job. You’ve followed our tips and tailored your CV, highlighting your relevant work experience and double checking for any errors. Next up: the cover letter. Cover letters are just as important as your CV and are usually the first thing a recruiter