Throughout the nineties and much of the noughties, Ireland saw an exponential growth in sales of bottled water. What would have previously been considered an unheard-of extravagance came to be regarded as the norm. Many people would think nothing of buying water every day, but what are the true economic and
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A previous post on office lunches showed that it is cost effective to bring homemade lunches to work. However, lifestyle factors, not to mention willpower, can make it difficult to fit sandwich making into your daily routine. If… Read More Valentines Day meal dealTuesday, February 9th, 2010
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Get a cheap lift home this ChristmasTuesday, December 22nd, 2009 One of the downfalls of the Christmas party season is getting home after a night out. If you’re unable to persuade a family member to collect you, getting home can be a nightmare. Due to demand, booking a taxi can be extremely difficult, not to mention expensive. If you’re in the Dublin… Read More The 12 Days of Christmas countdownFriday, December 11th, 2009  One of our favourite festive events returns to the IFSC tomorrow. The 12 Days of Christmas market truly transforms Dublin’s financial district. Business suits are hidden amongst the sea of stalls and escaping aromas. Read More Special offer tickets available for Food and Wine ShowThursday, November 26th, 2009  The Food and Wine Magazine Christmas Show takes place in the RDS this weekend, running from Friday 27th - Sunday 29th of November. Enjoy live cooking demos from some of Ireland’s top chefs such as Derry Clarke, Dylan McGrath and our own Kevin Dundon. Read More Office lunches; filling up without splashing outThursday, November 12th, 2009  Deciding where to lunch and what to snack on presents a daily dilemma. Your lunch break is your time to relax and refuel for the rest of the day. However, relaxation goes out the window when you spend 20 minutes queuing for a soggy sandwich. Moreover, it can be difficult to balance nutrition with good value. Read More Halloween costumes made easyWednesday, October 28th, 2009  A fantastic Halloween costume should cost little more than a fragment of your imagination. Homemade costumes are more creative, and ultimately more cost effective, than what you will find in a costume shop. Some arts supplies and a bundle of old clothes should help you complete your ghoulish transformation. Read More Hundreds of free events to celebrate Culture Night TonightFriday, September 25th, 2009  Tonight, hundreds of free events are taking place throughout Ireland to mark Culture Night. Across the country, cultural venues are opening their doors until late in celebration of Irish artistry. Read More Inexpensive Dublin transport; on your bike!Wednesday, September 9th, 2009  Are you tired of waiting at bus stops? Do you find yourself losing patience with every other bus that passes by? Cursing blindly at those emblazed with “as seirbhís”? Dublin City Council may have come up with a solution to ease your commuter frustration. Read More Don’t splash your cash - new outdoor swimming website launchedFriday, July 31st, 2009  If we are lucky enough to get a turn in the weather, there will be no doubt a host of Irish people peeling off their wet-gear to bask in the rare sun-rays, meaning our beaches and paddling spots will be awash with bodies. Read More Save yourself €1,000 a year by cycling to workThursday, July 30th, 2009  Lately, there seems to be a renewed push in the media to encourage people to cycle to work. A Green Party initiative, The “Cycle to Work” scheme was introduced in the last Budget to encourage more people to cycle to work. Read More Keeping your low cost flight a bargainTuesday, July 21st, 2009  To everyone’s delight, flight prices have become much cheaper in recent years. However, airlines often have hidden and seemingly unavoidable ways of squeezing the extra euro out of your pocket. Read More |
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Not too many years ago, back when the Celtic Tiger was still purring away and things were good, very few of us paid much attention to what we spent on lunch each day. Back then, there wasn’t a cloud on
Valentines Day falls on a Sunday this year. For those of you who are single, this may provide some sort of comfort. You won’t have to endure your co-workers comparisons of breakfast in bed, carefully crafted… 
According to AA Ireland, a litre of petrol has increased in price by an average of 31% since January 2009. The average price of a litre of petrol is now €1.22, compared with €0.95 in January 2009. Diesel rose by… 
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