If you drive in Ireland, you’ll know that the car insurance isn't cheap. But what is driving up the premiums? The Irish Times says that your age could be why your bill is significantly higher.  An important cause of high car insurance premiums in Ireland is driver age, with the Irish Times highlighting that the average 20-something driver pays over twice as much (€1,692) as a 50-something (€... read more>

🏡 Should You Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates? Experts Say No1 If you’re considering buying a home in Ireland, you might be tempted to hold off in the hope that mortgage rates will fall. But according to industry experts, waiting for the “perfect” rate could mean missing out on opportunities in today’s market.1 📉 Mortgage Rates: What’s Happening Now The Central Bank reports that the wei... 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>

✈️ Know Your Rights: Delays, Cancellations & Boarding Issues When Flying from Ireland Planning a holiday or work trip? When flights don’t go to plan, whether it’s a long delay, cancellation, or even being bumped from your seat, it pays to know your rights. A recent article from The Irish Times highlights what travellers need to know under EU Regulation 261/2004, which protects pas... 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>