Irish people gave less to charity on average in 2012 than their UK counterparts, according to a new report.

Thefts of metal from the roofs of churches are costing religious congregations dearly according to specialist insurer Ecclesiastical — which indemnifies churches against everything except acts of God.

One hundred and twenty new jobs have been announced in two separate companies.

IF the epigram “a fool and his money is soon parted” be true, then we are a nation of fools.

SOME insurance companies are ripping off home owners, charging twice as much as rivals for insurance, a new survey reveals.