Sandra O'Connell

Whether you want Christmas with bells on or just to escape from it all, here are some great trips to consider

Focus Ireland study reveal 85% of people are more likely to consider a role in an organisation that supports a cause or charity

Buying Christmas gifts from a charity ticks all those boxes and adds one more

The total number of volunteering hours in Irish charities increased by 38% between 2018 and 2022

MNCs’ emphasis on research and development has led to expansion, job creation and new Irish businesses

Supporting people to advance their skills, ideas and careers benefits both multinationals and communities

AmCham sees Ireland as a potential leader in digital literacy, AI research, cybersecurity and quantum computing

From Winter Lights to theatre productions, Sandra O’Connell looks at some of the best festive entertainment

Additional voluntary contributions allow you to boost your pension fund – great news if you started saving late or want to retire early

As a rule of thumb, you should be putting a percentage of your salary equivalent to half your age into your pension. We do the maths...

Specialised conservation courses offer life-long learning in a heritage area you are interested in

Ethereal and evocative, uilleann pipes take hundreds of hours of focussed, skilled work, instrument maker Derrick Gleeson tells Sandra O’Connell

Whether to take up an enhanced transfer value offer is a huge and complex decision, and warrants specialised advice

The Government aims to complete 500,000 home energy upgrades by 2030 – its latest scheme simplifies the process for homeowners

Heat Works is Ireland’s first publicly owned not-for-profit energy company, providing low-carbon heat to public buildings in Tallaght