A former Army private, a rugby international, a martial arts instructor and a one-time IT recruitment consultant are among nine young men who have become the latest additions to the Naval Service officers' ranks.

Kya deLongchamps finds 20th-century designed and inspired shelving is still an impressive support act in terms of style and quality

A former psychic has been convicted by a jury of the theft and money laundering of €1.6m.

Household goods retailer Harvey Norman is confident its Irish operations will return to profitability - on a pre-tax basis - in the "near-term".

A man has gone on trial charged with deceiving five men into transferring approximately €1.765m total into bank accounts he controlled.

Turning on the style in the bedroom, bathroom and beyond, Esther N McCarthy suggests ways of making everything mellow yellow in your home this spring.

Harvey Norman’s staff and customers worked together and have raised funds to kit out 20 new homes for those experiencing homelessness.

The new year begins officially in a few hours, as you know. 2019, eh? Did we ever think we’d see the day, etc etc, writes Michael Moynihan.

After searching the internet and shops for the best tech deals, here are some of the gems I’ve found for Black Friday and beyond.

Kya deLongchamps explores some current kitchen wizardry that is well worth a star slot on the counter

Esther N McCarthy scopes out some household items that are practical but beautiful too.

Esther N McCarthy touts tempting toucans, terrific throws, and a handy watering can this week.

Whether your dad is a stargazer, a sentimental softie or just wants to put up some shelves, Esther N McCarthy chooses well for those who want to deliver this Father’s Day.

Don’t stress — the perfect gifts for everyone are out there. All it takes is a little time and imagination, writes Esther N McCarthy.

Esther N McCarthy is all aquiver for crafty quilts and clucking with delight over cool chick art

Harvey Norman’s Irish stores posted an overall operating profit last year after the Australian household goods retailer had accumulated huge losses of €120m in Ireland over several years during the economic crisis.

Organised crime gangs are flying into Ireland in order to carry out weekend raids on stores selling smartphones, a retail body has said.

Kya deLongchamps offers ideas for successful kitchen/diner combinations that will tempt you to eat in every night.

A businessman who sells edible insects has been jailed for a professional shoplifting scheme where he stole high-value household goods to order.

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today

Tomorrow, bargain hunters will be in seventh heaven with some stores opening at 6am for a pre-Christmas shopping phenomenon.

Esther N McCarthy gets us winter ready.

Up to 200 jobs are being created with the expansion of a medical devices company.

Do not go to the Coal Quay in Cork without paying a visit to the Designworks Studio, even if it’s just to peer in the window.

We dropped into Harvey Norman in Carrickmines to try out the HTC Vive for ourselves ahead of its release in July.

 

Give your home a lift with a splash of seasonal colour. Esther McCarthy unearths some chic and cheerful gems.

Spring is just around the corner and Esther N McCarthy is here to show you the way to bright and cheerful buys for the home — at all price points.

With just under three weeks to get ready for Christmas, Faith Ryan has something for every budget.