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This video of Dublin at Christmas is magical
The lights, the Christmas tree, everyone out doing their shopping. Just lovely.
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The lights, the Christmas tree, everyone out doing their shopping. Just lovely.
Convenient Christmas shopping has never been so terrifying.
People are still travelling north to buy cheap food and alcohol, so will you be one of them?
Recognise these people? Or even… YOURSELF?
Some people call it “culchie shopping day”. We don’t, but some people do.
A new survey revealed 22 per cent of Irish people are shopping from a mobile or smartphone for Christmas this year.
It was handbags at midday as shoppers battled to be the first to nab the opening day bargains.
You’ve got to talk the talk if you want the right present under the tree this year.
We’ll be taking a look at all the shopping, entertainment, and (of course) parking arrangements in Ireland’s cities over the next few weekends. This morning, let’s start with the capital…
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Christmas can be expensive for parents, but it is important to remember that children remember the traditions and memories about Christmas, not the presents, writes Martina Newe.
A new survey also showed that only 9 per cent of people will buy Irish this festive season.
We overspend, not because we’re greedy or worried we’ll be ostracised if we don’t, but because we love how generosity feels.
This can be a difficult time, writes Ciara Conlon – but there are easy ways to keep stress at a minimum.
This is not a drill. Furbys are heading towards extinction and iPad Minis are all sold out.
The NCA says there are certain risks with online shopping, particularly the non-delivery of goods or if consumers wish to return an item.
Visa Europe says Irish consumers will spend a total of €420 million shopping online for the holiday season.
It’s traditionally a time when retailers turn a profit for the year.
Switching on the Grafton Street Christmas lights is heralded as the official start date of the festive season.
Only two out of five of us will be able to get through Christmas just on our regular income – although credit card use is set to drop, according to Irish credit unions.
Two thirds of Irish consumers also say they will focus on supporting the local economy this festive season.
With Halloween now behind us, Christmas has become the focus of many. While the holiday can bring joy to many, it can be a time of huge financial pressure for others.
The amount and value of Irish retail sales have risen by 0.9 per cent in September compared with August 2012.
It was the first time there has been quarterly growth in retail sales in almost two years.
Music retailer HMV today said that it faced an “uncertain” future after announcing huge losses. Lots of indie record stores have already closed in Ireland so far this year – so we’re asking: do you still shop in record stores?
In tonight’s Fix: Government support nosedives in new poll; the truth about Christmas shopping; and the year’s most annoying words…
What food, drink or entertainment do you rely on to get you through the festive season? Join the discussion here…
Christmas shopping predictions… and 11 shopping habits we’ve picked up this year.
More than €75,000 for the full complement of partridges and lords-a-leaping. We’ve got the full breakdown…
Today is the busiest day for online shopping over the Christmas period according to research.