Last week we focused on saving money for Christmas so, logically speaking, it’s time to take a look at Halloween savings. The cost of the celebration can quickly add up, particularly if you’ve got young kids, including costumes, decorations, sweets and entertainment. Parents are forki

One of the most anticipated (or at least hyped) games of the year thus far has been FIFA 18, released to the world at the end of September. Reviews have described the latest version as an improvement on FIFA 17, citing more responsive play, higher scoring games among other positive up

Given my recent private criticism of Christmas decorations on the shelves before Halloween, an entire piece dedicated to avoiding debt this holiday season seems a little hypocritical. However, there is some sense in early preparation as regards your finances – after all the average sp

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

It can be difficult to keep the kids busy during the summer holidays, and it’s tempting to simply switch on the TV and leave them to the digital babysitter. However, there are plenty of ways to keep them occupied while engaging their brains, without breaking the bank. Education

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

By Tiernan Cannon The Easter holidays are upon us, meaning that the kids are running feverishly around the house in pursuit of some form of entertainment. It would, of course, be lovely to drop them off at an Easter camp, but those are often quite expensive (and possibly long booked u

A recent High Court judgement has ordered a number of Irish internet service providers (ISPs) to block three websites hosting copyrighted content – Primewire, Watchseries and Movie4K, as a result of legal action taken by members of the Motion Picture Association (MPA). The court heard

By Tiernan Cannon Easter can be a quietly expensive holiday – one that tends to be ignored by the yearly budget. It’s not as expensive or anticipated as Christmas, so it can easily slip our minds. However, those chocolate eggs can be quite expensive, so it’s nice to have s