# Tips

Last year

2022

# top tip

New law requiring tips to be paid to workers to take effect on 1 December

Employees will be legally entitled tips and gratuities paid in electronic form.

27.1k

Oct 31st 2022, 7:59 AM

# Tips

Poll: Do you tip waiting staff?

Let us know.

38.5k

Jun 29th 2022, 12:24 PM

# William Hill

5 horses worth backing at the Punchestown Festival this week

Johnny Ward has made his selections for the finale of the National Hunt season.

5.3k

Apr 26th 2022, 9:00 AM

# William Hill

3 top tips for Gold Cup Day at Cheltenham

Johnny Ward makes his selections for the final day of this year’s festival, along with the latest William Hill odds.

10.1k

Mar 16th 2022, 3:55 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Do you tip in restaurants and pubs?

New legislation aims to place tips and gratuities outside the scope of a person’s contractual wages.

59.1k

Jan 20th 2022, 9:00 AM

# Tips

Cabinet approves new law which will ban restaurants and pubs withholding tips from staff

New law to help those laid off due to Covid restrictions receive a special payment of up to €1,860 was also approved today.

37.3k

Jan 19th 2022, 7:09 PM

All time

# Tips

GAA stars reveal tips that helped them make it to the top

Read an extract from ‘The Players’ Advice’.

15.7k

Dec 25th 2021, 7:15 AM

# William Hill

4 tips for the Leopardstown Christmas Festival - plus your €5 free bet

William Hill have got a special offer and Johnny Ward has picked out his best selections.

5.0k

Dec 22nd 2021, 9:16 AM

# Tips

New law will ban restaurants and pubs from withholding tips from staff, says Varadkar

The Government is set to introduce legislation that will give legal protection to workers’ tips.

20.6k

Oct 27th 2021, 5:46 PM

# William Hill

Prodigal son returns as Messi waits for home debut: John Brewin's standout matches this weekend

Our European football expert singles out games from the Premier League, the Bundesliga, Ligue 1, La Liga and Serie A.

2.9k

Sep 10th 2021, 9:00 AM

# William Hill

Lukaku is the master of debuts: John Brewin's standout matches this weekend

Our European expert picks out games from England, Italy, Spain, France and Germany in his latest column.

3.9k

Aug 20th 2021, 9:00 AM

# William Hill

3 tips to consider for the Galway Races on Thursday

Johnny Ward shares his picks as the Galway Hurdle takes centre stage.

8.6k

Jul 28th 2021, 4:20 PM

# Preview

Nube Negra worth a punt at 5/1 in the first big race of the Punchestown Festival

Johnny Ward takes you through Tuesday’s feature race, the William Hill Champion Chase.

3.0k

Apr 26th 2021, 4:10 PM

# Tips

3 tips to hopefully end the Cheltenham Festival on a high

Johnny Ward takes you through Friday’s racing with the latest William Hill prices.

7.7k

Mar 18th 2021, 2:09 PM

# Tips

3 outside bets for St Patrick's Day at Cheltenham

Johnny Ward looks ahead to Wednesday’s racing at the Festival.

6.1k

Mar 16th 2021, 11:02 AM

# Tips

3 handy bets to get you up and running on Day 1 of the Cheltenham Festival

Johnny Ward brings you his tips for Tuesday, including an each-way shot in the Champion Hurdle.

7.3k

Mar 15th 2021, 11:57 AM

# covid19

Malta, Hungary and Denmark topping EU vaccine tables - what can we learn from them?

Different approaches to the roll-out have been taken across the EU.

46.5k

Mar 14th 2021, 9:30 PM

# Outside bets

5 long shots worth a punt in this year's Cheltenham Festival

Johnny Ward picks a selection to keep an eye on over the week.

8.2k

Mar 12th 2021, 5:51 PM

# Preview

Johnny Ward: Cheltenham without the Irish is a dispiriting thought

Our columnist looks ahead to the March festival and offers his recommendation for the Triumph Hurdle.

5.1k

Jan 13th 2021, 6:30 AM

# Tips

From mystery payments to regular account raids: The big savings no-nos

Avoid these to maximise your chances of quick mortgage approval.

2.2k

Jan 11th 2021, 3:41 PM

# Tips

How to plan a timeless interior that won't date your home

An expert shares some tips for a design that will last and last.

5.3k

Dec 18th 2020, 5:13 PM

# column

David Meyler: Everton have been a breath of fresh air but Reds will bounce back in Merseyside derby

In his first column, the former Ireland midfielder gives his predictions on Ancelotti v Klopp and singles out Jayson Molumby for praise.

4.8k

Oct 16th 2020, 12:00 PM

# Castletownroche

Man missing from Cork found safe and well

Gardaí thanked the public and the media for their assistance in the matter.

22.6k

Oct 15th 2020, 8:29 AM

# William Hill

Will Ireland and Wales both find the net? 5 tips for this weekend's international football

Johnny Ward brings you his Uefa Nations League picks, plus the latest odds from William Hill.

2.7k

Oct 8th 2020, 4:01 PM

# William Hill

Liverpool & Wolves in a Sunday double: 4 Premier League tips for this weekend

Johnny Ward brings you his picks, plus the latest odds from William Hill.

4.2k

Oct 2nd 2020, 10:32 AM

# William Hill

Bielsa's Leeds to earn Yorkshire derby bragging rights: 4 Premier League tips for this weekend

Johnny Ward shares his picks, plus the latest odds from William Hill.

5.8k

Sep 23rd 2020, 5:46 PM

# Tips

3 expert tips for Thursday's racing at the Galway Races

Johnny Ward brings you his picks for the Galway Hurdle and more.

4.1k

Jul 29th 2020, 11:24 AM

# Tips

A friend recommends: Stuart Byrne on Ozark, Christopher Nolan movies and U2

The former Shelbourne star, who has a new album coming out on Friday, on his viewing and listening habits.

12.0k

May 11th 2020, 8:30 PM

# isolation tips

A friend recommends: Sarah Rowe on her favourite books and TV shows at the moment

The GAA and Aussie Rules star recommends Oprah Winfrey’s ‘What I Know For Sure’, James Smith’s ‘Not A Diet Book’ and some Disney+.

37.1k

Apr 7th 2020, 8:30 PM

# Racing

3 tips for Friday as Cheltenham climaxes with the Gold Cup

We’re down to the final day at Prestbury Park – but it’s a big one.

11.4k

Mar 12th 2020, 5:05 PM

# Racing

3 expert tips for the penultimate day at Cheltenham

Johnny Ward gives his selections for the Marsh Novices’ Chase, the Ryanair Chase and the Stayers’ Hurdle.

9.9k

Mar 11th 2020, 2:22 PM

# Racing

3 top tips for Wednesday's racing at the Cheltenham Festival

Altior won’t be defending his Champion Chase crown, but we’ve got Johnny Ward’s picks for you to consider.

12.5k

Mar 10th 2020, 12:51 PM

# Tips

5 long-shot bets to consider as Cheltenham takes centre stage

Johnny Ward brings you his tips as all eyes turn to Prestbury Park.

10.9k

Mar 5th 2020, 5:28 PM

# waiting staff

FactCheck: Has Fine Gael's Regina Doherty ensured waiting staff are legally entitled to 100% of their tips?

The claim was criticised by Sinn Féin who called it “false and misleading”.

56.3k

Jan 18th 2020, 7:30 AM

# Advice

Mugging gangs are targeting smartphones this Christmas time - here's how to protect yourselves

Gardaí have advised all those going out on Christmas nights out to be vigilant.

68.1k

Dec 31st 2019, 7:30 AM

# New Rules

Cabinet approves new measures to regulate tips and gratuities

The new legislation comes after a number of restaurants came in for criticism over how tips were being distributed among employees.

14.7k

Jul 8th 2019, 6:05 AM

# Tips

Weekend tips: Step up in trip should suit unexposed and consistent filly

Richard Forristal makes his Saturday selections.

2.9k

Jul 6th 2019, 8:42 AM

Voices

'When you or I sit down in a restaurant, we need to know our tips are going directly to staff'

When a customer provides a tip after satisfactory service, they should know exactly where that money goes, writes Minister Regina Doherty.

25.2k

Jun 16th 2019, 6:30 AM

# Pay Up

Restaurants and bars that don't display their tips policy will face fines of up to €2,500

An amendment to the law is to be introduced to ensure tips go to the employee.

40.2k

Jun 16th 2019, 6:00 AM

# what are the odds

Weekend Tips: Son of Sea The Stars can swell the coffers ahead of Ascot

Thom Malone runs through his picks from Saturday’s racing.

3.8k

Jun 14th 2019, 2:07 PM