For many families, electricity bills could be one of those household expenses that always seem to demand a close eye. If you're on the lookout for a better way to manage your energy budget, you are certainly not alone.   The Central Statistics Office (CSO) recently reported that wholesale electricity prices jumped by 33.1% year-on-year in May, driven by ongoing global market vola... read more>

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>

  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>