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>

  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>

  Get Ready to Move: The Dublin Dance Festival is Almost Here With the grand stretch in the evenings finally here, a brilliant buzz comes across the capital. The Dublin Dance Festival is returning from 30/04/2026 until 16/05/2026, bringing some serious energy to our streets and stages. It's a fantastic way to shake off the winter cobwebs and see something a bit different. If you are t... read more>

  Ireland has woken up to a landscape changed by Storm Chandra. Though the strongest winds and rain have passed, the damage has already been done in the form of record-breaking river levels and widespread flooding across the country.    Reasons behind the severity  The Met Éireann warned that the heavy rain combined with already saturated grounds and high river levels could lead... read more>