Soaring cost of living leaves pensioners and families struggling By Topic.ie 2 March 2022 Stock image By Damien Maher Old age pensioners are literally counting their cents as the cost of living soars and a number of people Topic spoke to in the past week have expressed fear and anxiety about the rising prices in everyday essentials. Share FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsAppTelegram Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again. Woohoo! Your subscription has been successful! Subscribe to our newsletter Keep up to date with all the latest news, offers and special announcements. SUBSCRIBE TOP STORIES Child dies in tragic Bank Holiday collision 24 April 2025 Active retirement group take part in novel letter campaign 24 April 2025 They’re off! Racing gets underway at Kilbeggan 24 April 2025 Renowned Westmeath photographer meets with President Higgins 24 April 2025 The late Eoghan leaves a ‘lasting legacy’ after willing Mullingar home to charity 23 April 2025 Mullingar-based rape survivor brings Portuguese authorities to European Court 23 April 2025 Fr Shanley remains as popular as ever 23 April 2025 Mullingar’s Faye wins World Irish Dance Championships 23 April 2025 MORE STORIES Athletic ease past Stella Maris to reach cup semi-final Community Rallies for Lorraine with Quiz Night From the Expert: Making a Will €33m to be spent on transport network “Paddy” – a testament to the resilience of the human spirit