If your household budget is already stretched to the absolute limit with the cost of living, looking at your upcoming health insurance renewal letter might give you a proper fright. The Health Insurance Authority confirmed that the average adult premium reached €1,902, and recent price adjustments from major providers are keeping that upward trend going. It is getting harder to shake the feelin... read more>

The excitement is building all across the country as the countdown begins for the Galway International Arts Festival (GIAF) 2026, running from 13/07 to 26/07. Festival-goers from Dublin bubble to rural Ireland have already locked in their bookings for the big fortnight out west for headline gigs at the Heineken®  Big Top and accommodation along the Wild Atlantic Way. The cultural buzz in the ci... read more>

  The June Bank Holiday weekend is kicking off soon, and the entire country is looking for a bit of proper craic. If you have not locked down any solid plans yet, there is absolutely no need to panic or spend hours doomscrolling for inspiration. The weather is finally showing a bit of promise, and brilliant events are happening all over the island. You don’t have to settle for a quiet we... read more>

  Getting your Car insurance renewal through the letterbox is rarely a highlight of the month. Recent data from the Central Bank of Ireland shows that average premiums rose to €655 in the first half of last year, a trend that has many of us feeling the pinch. However, there is a small bit of good news for your wallet this year. The Insurance Compensation Fund levy was cut from 2% to 1% o... read more>

  With the grand stretch in the evenings, we’re all enjoying a bit more daylight around the house. It’s a handy time to check if your electricity habits are as light as the weather. Even though you might not be using the big lights as much, those monthly bills can still be a bit of a shocker when they land. A few small tweaks could make a massive difference to your pocket without much ef... read more>