🍞 Grocery Prices Are Rising Faster Than Inflation — Here's What You Can Do About It Inflation in Ireland may have eased to 1.8% year-on-year in June, according to the Central Statistics Office, but that relief hasn’t made its way to supermarket shelves. Many Irish households are noticing that their weekly shop feels more expensive than ever and they’re not wrong. As reported by The Irish Ti... read more>

🌬️ Storm Floris Brings Wind, Rain, and Power Outages to Ireland Storm Floris swept across Ireland over the August Bank Holiday weekend, leaving thousands without power and bringing strong winds, rain, and disruption, particularly in the northwest. More than 10,000 homes and businesses lost electricity, with areas like Tuam in Co. Galway among the hardest hit.1 Wind gusts almost reache... read more>

Simple Ways to Save on Your Home Insurance This Year Home insurance is one of those essential expenses that most people pay, but how often do we stop and ask ‘am I paying too much?’ A recent article from The Irish Times shares some simple yet effective ways to bring down your premium without cutting corners on cover. Here are a few key takeaways: 🔄 Don’t just renew—shop around  Ma... read more>

Electricity Bills Could Rise by €83 a Year1 – Here’s What’s Going On Irish households are being warned about a possible €83-a-year increase in electricity bills.1 Why? ESB Networks is planning a massive €13.4 billion upgrade to the national grid, according to ESB Networks. The upgrade is essential to future-proof the system, making sure there’s enough capacity to meet growing demand a... read more>

Despite a general slowdown in inflation, Irish households are still feeling the pinch at the checkout. According to Kantar Worldpanel, grocery price inflation has nearly doubled over the past year, reaching 4.96% compared to 2.5% the previous year . So, what’s driving this ongoing spike? Experts point to global supply chain issues, rising energy costs, and ongoing economic pressures. Interes... read more>