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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>
Is Your Home Insurance Still Good Value? Here’s How You Can Check

Is Your Home Insurance Still Good Value? Here’s How You Can Check

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>
Drought Declared in Eight Irish Counties Amid Heatwave: How You Can Stay Cool and Save on Energy

Drought Declared in Eight Irish Counties Amid Heatwave: How You Can Stay Cool and Save on Energy

Drought Declared in Eight Counties Amid Irish Heatwave — What It Means for Households As temperatures soar across the country, Uisce Éireann has declared a drought in twelve counties, with more regions under pressure.1 After three unusually dry seasons, areas like Westmeath, Donegal, and Meath are now facing serious water shortages and the forecast suggests more hot, dry days ahead.1 ... 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>