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Election 2024: Caitríona Redmond — you don't have to be on the breadline to struggle with the cost of living

My message to the next Dáil: Caitríona Redmond says the reality of a cost-of-living crisis is that the rich get richer, shielded from the worst effects

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Caitríona Redmond: My cowboy beans recipe is perfect for pairing with wedges

<p>This recipe serves six people.</p>

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Summer salad recipe: How to make Caitríona Redmond's fruity couscous salad

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Caitríona Redmond: Preserving summer fruits - including gooseberries for my curd recipe

Caitríona Redmond: Loyalty or low prices? How supermarket loyalty schemes compare

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Caitríona Redmond: Loyalty or low prices? How supermarket loyalty schemes compare

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One third of parents skip meals to ensure their children are fed

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Caitriona Redmond: How to make soda farls and one-pot ham soup great for freezing

2022 was another challenging year for most of us, and I’m not sorry to see it end.

Thu, 29 Dec, 2022

Christmas tree cupcakes decorated with sugar sprinkles

Caitriona Redmond: A Christmas cake alternative plus my handy make-ahead stuffing

If you fancy traditional flavours without the large price tag, there are some options

Sun, 25 Dec, 2022

Chicken Pot Pie

Caitriona Redmond: How to make my St Stephen’s Day pie from Christmas Day leftovers

Keep an eye out for bargains to stock a freezer

Thu, 22 Dec, 2022

Carrot and pumpkin cream soup with parsley on gray stone background.

Caitriona Redmond: How to make comforting carrot, apple and ginger soup on a budget

I’ll continue to spread things a little bit thinner and trying to make my shopping stretch to last the week

Fri, 18 Nov, 2022

Ghost shaped cake pops on wooden table, space for text. Halloween treat

Caitriona Redmond: How to make the perfect pre-trick-or-treating meal

Plus money saving tips as we see rising prices in our weekly basket

Fri, 28 Oct, 2022

Pumpkin chopped and pumpkin seeds

Caitriona Redmond: Let's be real, most dinners don't look like they do on Instagram

Instagram dinners don’t always wind up on my plates

Fri, 21 Oct, 2022

Caitríona Redmond: 'Shrugging emoji' summed up reaction to Budget measures in my Whatsapp group

Caitríona Redmond: 'Shrugging emoji' summed up reaction to Budget measures in my Whatsapp group

Budget 2023 might help some back from the brink, but it won’t be enough for them all

Tue, 27 Sep, 2022

Cost of living: Caitriona Redmond shares 50 easy ways to save money this winter

Cost of living: Caitriona Redmond shares 50 easy ways to save money this winter

Whether you are new to budgeting or feeling the financial squeeze more than ever, Caitriona Redmond's tried and tested tips will cushion your finances as we head into winter

Tue, 27 Sep, 2022

Fresh Pineapple with salt and chili powder

Caitriona Redmond: This is how I feed my family of four for €100 per week

When times are hard food can be the ultimate source of comfort, can’t it?

Fri, 19 Aug, 2022

Chicken and Butternut tray bake

Caitriona Redmond: A one-tray roast chicken dinner to feed the family for under €5

This week's €1 (or less) portion meal is also a tray bake — meaning you will need just one large sheet pan to cook

Fri, 29 Jul, 2022

Spaghetty pasta with meatballs and tomato sauce

Caitriona Redmond: How to feed a family for €1 per portion

The first in a new series where I will be showcasing recipes that feed an adult for €1 or less

Sun, 24 Jul, 2022

Chicken soup with leek, carrots, noodles, spring onions, champignons and parsley

Caitriona Redmond: Deals on suncream and easy snacks for children

"I’ve welcomed a space invader to the home - this 6-foot still-a-child has the run of the house and the kitchen is his personal snack pantry."

Sat, 11 Jun, 2022

Baked Salmon

Caitriona Redmond: Family-friendly fish dinners you can make in 30 minutes

If you’re not close to a fishmonger the freezer is the next best substitute for seafood on a budget

Sat, 04 Jun, 2022

Caitriona Redmond: How I use vouchers to save money on the food shop

Caitriona Redmond: How I use vouchers to save money on the food shop

I recommend signing up to all reward schemes that supermarkets offer so that you can see what is on offer every week

Sat, 21 May, 2022

Japanese food, corn and seaweed soup ramen noodles

Caitríona Redmond: How to eat sustainably on a budget

It's a very happy coincidence that being more sustainable in the kitchen will save you money from both an energy and food perspective

Sat, 14 May, 2022

Caitríona Redmond: Families on low incomes are being stretched to breaking point

Caitríona Redmond: Families on low incomes are being stretched to breaking point

Food prices have surged by up to 10% and people who were already on a tight budget are being pushed to the brink

Thu, 07 Apr, 2022

Be prepared: Stress-free Christmas Dinner

Be prepared: Stress-free Christmas Dinner

READY, steady… stop. Before you hit the accelerator pedal and go full speed ahead into the festive season, take a word of advice from food writer Caitriona Redmond. “Christmas is a marathon, not a sprint,” she says.

Fri, 22 Dec, 2017

Making cents: Students should get savvy when buying on budget

Making cents: Students should get savvy when buying on budget

Consumer advice with Gráinne McGuinness

Wed, 29 Nov, 2017

Making Cents: Take emotion out of spending for better finances

Making Cents: Take emotion out of spending for better finances

“FINANCE is the scary thing about being a grown-up and I just feel so ill-equipped to deal with it,” so says Can’t Cope, Won’t Cope screenwriter Stefanie Preissner and a recent survey suggests she is not alone.

Tue, 25 Apr, 2017

Making Cents: Making a list and checking it twice is essential to saving money at Christmas

Making Cents: Making a list and checking it twice is essential to saving money at Christmas

WITH just a little over six weeks left until Christmas thrifty shoppers should be planning their budget. Carefully managed spending now is the key to a financially happy New Year, says  Gráinne McGuinness

Tue, 17 Nov, 2015