Let's Talk: Money-saving tips for parents to cut the cost of communions and confirmations

How to make sure the only thing that bounces as the big days approach is the castle in the backyard!

The big days are coming: here's how to plan

Bouncy castles and wallets at the ready. Communion and Confirmation season is about to begin.

These events can be very expensive for families. Figures from Ulster Bank show that on average an Irish First Communion costs around €929. Clothes cost on average over €200 while the party costs around €357.