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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: Your store cupboard essentials and discounts for students starting college

Whether heading to digs, campus accommodation or shared houses, or even with a long commute, the next few years will be expensive.

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

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Caitríona Redmond: What you need to know about more charges on parcels from outside EU

New charges came into effect last July, and a proposed new handling fee is likely to be in place from November.

Wed, 19 Aug, 2026

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Caitríona Redmond: The hidden costs of living alone

From housing and holidays to insurance and utilities, single adults often pay more for the basics. The toll isn’t always financial either.

Mon, 17 Aug, 2026

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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