How the supermarket sweep took over Ireland s grocery sector
The first Dunnes Stores opened in 1944, Tesco arrived in 1997, and the German discounters followed soon after. Some, like Superquinn, have fallen as the market leaders eye continuing growth post-pandemic
Over the last year, the average household grocery bill has increased by €1,000.
Mon, 05 Apr, 2021 - 06:30
Niamh Hennessy
Grocery shopping has been a key feature of our lives for the last year.
Once mundane, the trip to the local supermarket has become as much a social event as a necessity.
Supermarkets were among the few retail outlets able to keep their doors open since the pandemic hit. They became a focus point as people initially sought to panic buy. Then came the rush to get a slot for online grocery deliveries.
Two Laois photographs in final of RTÉ Eye on Nature competition
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Twelve incredible nature photographs have been chosen in the final of a new photography competition and two Laois photos are among them.
The Eye on Nature competition is being held by RTÉ and the National Botanic Gardens of Ireland with the Office of Public Works.
RTÉ s Mooney Goes Wild and The Today Show launched it in January 2021, to celebrate the flora and fauna of our island. It received an overwhelming response, with more than 7,000 entries.
The judging panel, consisting of Matthew Jebb (National Botanic Gardens), Niall Hatch (BirdWatch Ireland) and Sheena Jolley (acclaimed wildlife photographer), chose the final 12 photographs, which will include the overall winner.
Two weeks ago Ryanair boss Michael O Leary got into litres of hot water as a result of one of his classic performances on RTE s Morning Ireland. He was critical of his usual old chestnuts, government, the EU, and this time he added Nphet to his list.
Two weeks ago Ryanair boss Michael O Leary got into litres of hot water as a result of one of his classic performances on RTE s Morning Ireland. He was critical of his usual old chestnuts, government, the EU, and this time he added Nphet to his list.
Two weeks ago Ryanair boss Michael O Leary got into litres of hot water as a result of one of his classic performances on RTE s Morning Ireland. He was critical of his usual old chestnuts, government, the EU, and this time he added Nphet to his list.