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Storm Floris Skirts Ireland Leaving Thousands Without Power

Storm Floris Skirts Ireland Leaving Thousands Without Power

🌬️ 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>
What to Do If Your Flight Plans Go Wrong

What to Do If Your Flight Plans Go Wrong

✈️ 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 in Ireland Could Rise by €831¹ a Year – What What You Should Know

Electricity Bills in Ireland Could Rise by €831¹ a Year – What What You Should Know

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>
Your Guide to Mortgage Protection

Your Guide to Mortgage Protection

What’s the Right Mortgage Protection for You? When you take on a mortgage, protecting it isn’t just smart, it’s essential1. But with so many protection types available, like life cover, serious illness cover, and job-loss protection, it can be tricky to choose the best fit. ✅ 1. Life Insurance Cover Covers your mortgage if you pass away, ensuring no remaining liability for your family. I... read more>
Navigating Ireland's Health Insurance Maze: Tips to Save Money in 2025

Navigating Ireland's Health Insurance Maze: Tips to Save Money in 2025

Health insurance premiums in Ireland have been steadily increasing, For instance, VHI recently implemented an average increase of 3%, while Laya Healthcare and Irish Life Health raised their rates by 6.6% and 3.7%, respectively.1 Providers are mostly blaming the spike in prices on the increase in claim costs and more advanced treatments.1 As the demand and price for healthcare continues to r... read more>