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Caitriona Redmond

Caitríona Redmond is an Irish writer who covers food, budgeting and consumer issues, focusing on affordable living for families.

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Caitríona Redmond: Could fixed discounts on grocery prices help with the cost of living here?

There are moves afoot to fix or drop grocery prices in both New York and Scotland

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

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Caitríona Redmond: Renting a car on holidays? Don’t get caught by extra car hire charges

Planning on renting a car on holidays? Here's my advice on best practices and how to avoid potential hefty extra charges

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

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Caitríona Redmond: How new €3 customs charge is changing online shopping habits

Items from outside the EU are attracting higher levies, but the quality of the goods is also coming under the microscope

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

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Caitríona Redmond: My friend was targeted by a Facebook Marketplace scammer... and I turned sleuth to save him

When her friend tried to sell a campervan online, he was soon targeted by fraudsters. Luckily, Caitríona Redmond was on hand to spot the red flags...

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

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Caitríona Redmond: My six steps to help keep your grocery costs down

Chaotic and impulsive supermarket runs will cost you money. Here's my advice on keeping your bills down

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

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Caitríona Redmond: Are Irish consumers ready for the costs of climate change?

A trip to London was a superheated eye-opener, writes Caitríona Redmond

Mon, 06 Jul, 2026

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Caitríona Redmond: What you need to know about the new €3 per item customs duty

Watch where you order from online, because if your item is coming from outside the EU, it’s more expensive from today

Wed, 01 Jul, 2026

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Caitríona Redmond: When you have less money, you have to spend more — here’s why

If you feel like you are juggling your finances on a knife-edge, you are not alone, says Caitríona Redmond

Mon, 29 Jun, 2026

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Caitríona Redmond: Consumers set to benefit from changes at EU level

Consumers can expect changes to distance contracts, and the labelling of honey and meat

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Caitríona Redmond: How much can you earn from social media? Here's what I got for a viral video

Caitríona Redmond: How much can you earn from social media? Here's what I got for a viral video

Irked by social media advertising? Maybe the problem lies with the platforms not valuing the work creators do?

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026