Harry Potter turns 20 This week the wizarding and muggle worlds celebrate the 20th anniversary of the much-loved Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling, which debuted with Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in 1997. The books have been taken to the hearts of millions of reade

The second worldwide ransomware attack of the year is currently hitting computers and companies around the globe. This strain of the Petya ransomware, also known as Petwrap, encrypts your data and forces you to pay a fee (around €260 worth of Bitcoin in this instance) to recover your

Carzone’s latest motoring report has revealed some interesting facts about Irish motoring consumers, analysing data from 67 million searches on Carzone in the first five months of 2017, coupled with a survey involving 2,647 Irish motorists, not to mention a number of car dealers

Catch a flick Heading to the cinema this weekend? Odeon Cinemas is offering 50% off tickets bought online between June 21st to 26th using the code 50JUNE. Must-see films include Wonder Woman, critically acclaimed since its release, which follows the journey of Amazonian princess Diana

By Tiernan Cannon Though receiving a pay rise at work is extremely gratifying and should rightly be celebrated, it should also be approached with caution. The extra money might well lead to a sense of security that essentially makes you more financially reckless. If, however, you are

Credit card debt can be a dark cloud hanging over our heads, often the result of a much-needed holiday in the sun or some heavy spending around Christmastime. If you’re not careful it can quickly snowball, leaving you with a hefty bill that can be difficult to repay. So what ste

Targeting touts Ticketmaster managing director Keith English has warned that proposed legislation targeting ticket touting won’t be fully effective. Fine Gael TD Noel Rock is one of the driving forces behind the battle against ticket touts, and has drafted the Private Members

Good news for parents this week – the Department of Social Protection has confirmed that the Back to School Allowance will be increased by 25%. As it stands the allowance is €100 for children between the ages of 4 and 11, and €200 for those aged 12-17. However, from July this will inc

If you’re heading off to third-level, it can be difficult to find suitable accommodation at decent prices. On-campus options tend to fill up quite quickly, and then you’re generally at the mercy of the open market, with rising prices and longer commutes. But what if you co