Caitríona Redmond: Is it worth the trip to Northern Ireland to buy your groceries?

This past week I’ve been comparing prices North and South of the border to see if it is really worth the trip for groceries
Caitríona Redmond: Is it worth the trip to Northern Ireland to buy your groceries?

Caitríona Redmond: recipes, Easter and the trip to Northern Ireland. Pic: Moya Nolan

We are all chasing down value. Sometimes it feels like the stretchy elastic of our budgets has become a bit too worn and it might be prone to snapping and sagging. Just like the knee-high socks I had to wear with my school uniform which have been washed too many times.

Readers often ask me where the best supermarket is to shop in and I am always hesitant to answer this question. I might have my own preferences based on my household needs but these might not fit readers' needs so instead, I always advise people to chase value rather than select a store of choice.

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