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1 week ago | 
irishmirror.ie | Lifestyle Cathal RyanReporter |Cathal RyanReporter |Cathal Ryan
Lidl has announced a massive warehouse clearance sale this May bank holiday weekend - with discounts on DIY tools, garden furniture and more. Taking place from Friday, May 2 to Monday May 5 at the Newbridge Regional Distribution Centre, the sale will see Lidl’s most sought-after middle aisle products slashed in price, with up to 70 per cent off. From TVs and garden furniture to DIY gadgets and camping gear, over 30 items are reduced to clear so shoppers can snap up some great summer ready picks.
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Jan 7, 2025 | 
irishmirror.ie | Lifestyle Cathal RyanReporter |Cathal RyanReporter |Cathal Ryan
Lynk Taxis, Dublin’s original taxi app, has released its 2024 round-up of passenger facts and stats from the last year, revealing that the company had its fair share of unusual passengers over the year. The research reveals some interesting results, from an increase in more sustainable vehicles and the most common taxi fare to the biggest celebrity passenger of 2024 as well as the top taxi-driver pet peeves and the most random conversations overheard in a taxi.
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Nov 28, 2024 | 
irishmirror.ie | Lifestyle Cathal RyanReporter |Cathal RyanReporter |Cathal Ryan
This Black Friday, Irish fashion brands and beauty businesses are pulling out all the stops with unmissable deals for treatments, products, wardrobe upgrades and so much more. From stylish discounts on must-have pieces and exclusive bundle offers and limited-time freebies, to discounted skincare bundles and free facials to exclusive gift card bonuses, there’s something for everyone looking to glow this festive season.
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Nov 28, 2024 | 
irishmirror.ie | Lifestyle Cathal RyanReporter |Cathal RyanReporter |Cathal Ryan
Black Friday has finally arrived, bringing some amazing deals with great savings across beauty, wellness, and lifestyle - all from exceptional Irish businesses. According to the CCPC, the average anticipated expenditure amongst Black Friday shoppers is higher than in 2023, with shoppers planning on spending an average of €431 - with everyone hoping to get the best bang for their buck.
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Oct 15, 2024 | 
irishmirror.ie | Lifestyle Cathal RyanReporter |Cathal RyanReporter |Cathal Ryan
As the days get shorter and the nights get colder, many households around the country will be looking for the cheapest heating solutions to reduce costs as the winter draws in. Price comparison site Switcher analysed the average daily and hourly costs of a range of heaters and compared them against the cost of electric, oil fired and gas central heating, basing average daily use on eight hours per day.
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Jul 16, 2024 | 
irishmirror.ie | Lifestyle Cathal RyanReporter |Cathal Ryan
Expressway, Bus Éireann’s commercial coach service, has announced an increase in its fares starting from the end of July. On average, fares will increase by 4.5 per cent with adult single fares increasing by a minimum of 50 cents. These changes will impact customers travelling from 29 July. The coach service implemented the fare increase to offset the impact of rising costs on the business and to continue to incentivise online ticket purchases.
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May 18, 2024 | 
irishmirror.ie | Lifestyle Cathal RyanReporter |Cathal Ryan
Last week the now world-famous Dublin to New York Portal was unveiled, a piece of public art that has tied the two cities together and brought immense amusement to many from the antics outside the O’Connell Street artwork. The Portal has also brought the “This is why we can’t have nice things” brigade out in full force, condemning the relatively few negative interactions that garnered plenty of media attention.
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Mar 30, 2024 | 
irishmirror.ie | Lifestyle Cathal RyanReporter |Cathal Ryan
A Cork mum has revealed how she can cook delicious meals for as little as 85 cents a portion. Anne Marie Dollard shared how she has saved thousands on grocery shopping since learning how to cook on a budget and stretch meals. The 45-year-old mum from Cork uses genius money-saving tricks which have helped her save big money on food bills.
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Dec 2, 2023 | 
irishmirror.ie | Lifestyle Cathal RyanReporter |Cathal Ryan
While the first of three energy credits will be applied this month, slashing €150 off of electricity bills, households might still be trying to find ways to keep energy costs down. Finding the cheapest way to heat your home can be tough, different devices use varying amounts of energy - from fan heaters to oil-filled radiators, there can be an astronomical difference in prices when it comes to running these all day.
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Oct 2, 2023 | 
irishmirror.ie | Lifestyle Cathal RyanReporter |Cathal Ryan
As we move into the colder months household energy usage will undoubtedly shoot up. From not being able to hang your clothes outside to flicking on the boiler to heat up the house and have a hot shower, autumn and winter can certainly be costly. Thankfully, there are lots of simple ways you can reduce the amount of energy you use and therefore bring down those energy bills while temperatures drop.
