It's the party soon to be wed couples enjoy almost as much as the big day itself, but with prices nearly twice what they were just ten years ago, stag and hen parties have become an increasingly costly event.
Cat Kiveney Manager of TheHen.ie & TheStag.ie joined Andrea and listeners to discuss if hen and stags with all the trimmings are a thing of the past or if there is a way to keep costs down and still enjoy the celebrations.
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