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Christmas spending set to match last year's total despite cost of living crisis

Spending this Christmas is expected to match that of last year with an extra €978 set to be spent on top of the average monthly amount in December, despite the cost of living crisis. Retail Ireland predicts the average Irish household will spend ...

28 Nov 2022 at 12:33

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'Don't ruin your January' - Rise in shoppers borrowing money to fund Christmas

Research published this week by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has revealed that the number of people planning to borrow to fund Christmas has increased this year. The CCPC also found that while the average expected ...

05 Dec 2023 at 11:31

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Dunnes Stores announce change to returns policy in shake-up for Christmas shoppers

Dunnes Stores have announced an extension to their returns and refunds policy for both online and in-store shoppers in the run-up to Christmas. The move was shared with shoppers on social media and encourages people to get their Christmas ...

23 Oct 2023 at 16:08

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Queues for trolleys outside Dunnes Stores ahead of Christmas shopping - has the country gone mad?

Another year of crazy Christmas consumerism has just wound down - and we hardly have time to draw breath before the January sales hysteria descends. Every year the pre-Christmas panic arrives, with people queuing just to get their hands ...

27 Dec 2023 at 15:58

National News

Smyths Toys issues gift card update following 'technical issue' that caused chaos at tills

Smyths Toys have confirmed their gift cards are redeemable in stores again following a two-day blackout that caused chaos in stores across the country The news will come as a huge relief to parents and eager children across Ireland and ...

30 Dec 2023 at 13:07

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UPDATED: Christmas parking arrangements in Carlow Town unveiled for holiday shopping period

To promote shopping local, Carlow County Council are providing free car parking for the period Saturday, November 24 to Sunday, January 6 of 2019 (inclusive) in the Town Hall, Green Bank Road, and VISUAL car parks. Read also: ...

14 Nov 2018 at 10:42

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Councillors approve Christmas parking changes in Carlow Town for busy shopping period

Councillors have approved Christmas parking arrangements in Carlow Town for the busy holiday shopping period. Read also: Revealed: Council to tackle scrambler motorbikes being used on lands in Bagenalstown To promote ...

14 Sept 2019 at 09:00

National News

Ireland's most generous counties revealed in new Christmas spending list

A new study by Paypal reveals that people from Carlow, Kildare and Meath are expected to spend the most on Christmas gifts this year. The research, carried out by Censuswide in November 2024 surveyed 1,001 consumers ...

11 Dec 2024 at 16:29

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Irish parents hit with Christmas shopping warning amid hidden dangers in shops

Irish parents have already started their Christmas shopping with toy shops already seeing a rush as people aim to bag gifts early. While many parents will be hunting for a bargain, the Competition and Consumer ...

07 Nov 2024 at 08:56

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10 costly Christmas shopping pitfalls you should avoid

As the countdown to Christmas continues, shoppers will be feeling the pressure to tick things off their shopping lists. And with household budgets so squeezed right now, finding presents at the right price is ...

10 Dec 2022 at 15:55

National News

Smyths Toys issue urgent Christmas shopping warning to parents on Black Friday

Ireland's leading toy shop, Smyths Toys, have issued a warning to parents over Click & Collect orders in the hopes of not ruining Christmas. Thousands of parents all over Ireland are getting organised for ...

29 Nov 2024 at 09:22

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Council confirm Christmas parking changes in Carlow Town for busy shopping period

Carlow County Council have confirmed the Christmas parking arrangements in Carlow Town for the busy holiday shopping period from November 23 to January 6. Read also: 'It is so busy,' calls for funding to ...

18 Nov 2019 at 09:20

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