Saoirse Hanley

Children’s bank accounts – from Christmas gifts to confirmation earnings, here’s how to help your children manage their money January often sees children have more money in their pockets than usual, so we asked parents how they manage cash with kids Finan... See more

My Money: ‘Covid exposed the fragility of the music ecosystem – and gave me the kick I needed to save’ Mezzo soprano Sharon Carty Sharon Carty is a former teacher turned mezzo soprano. Carty, who lives in Celbridge, is a graduate of the Royal Irish Academ... See more

Saoirse Hanley: It’s January and I find myself back in Weight-Loss City, but this time with a drastically changed attitude You don’t need an all-or-nothing approach to 2026 goals says our writer The funny thing about writing a column every week is that th... See more

When hobbies become side hustles: ‘At the start, I didn’t pay myself anything, I just wanted to make it better and better’ Meet the people who found a way to monetise their passion projects Everyone needs a hobby: something to keep them busy, occupied, in... See more

Saoirse Hanley: For most of my adult life, I refused to darken the meat aisle of the supermarket because there was no way I’d have €5 for chicken breasts I fear that we have been lied to for quite some time. You know the old adage that money can’t buy you... See more