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Tribit Stormbox Micro 3 review: the portable Bluetooth speaker that you can use absolutely anywhere
Audio equipment
If you are heading to a festival or beach this summer, StormBox Micro 3 can provide the soundtrack
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Ireland weather: Heatwave hopes soar as Met Eireann signals 25C comeback within days
Weather
Weather maps are signalling a possible return of temperatures as high as 25C in Ireland later this month.
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Irish workers set for bonus day off as 2026 bank holiday quirk confirmed
Holidays
A quirk in Ireland's 2026 bank holiday calendar could mean good news for many workers looking ahead to the festive season.
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We tested Anthbot M9 robot mower: affordable, compact and ideal for for small & medium size gardens
Robots
Anthbot M9 is a reliable choice for gardens of up to 1000m² that do not have steep slopes
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Urgent HSE summer health warning as hidden risk found 'everywhere in Ireland'
HSE
Health officials have warned that ticks, found 'everywhere in Ireland', are more active in the summer and pose a risk of Lyme disease.
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Irish holidaymakers to get money back within hours if flights cancelled this summer
Holidays
Irish holidaymakers could get their money back within hours if flights are cancelled this summer under a new same day refund scheme.
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Irish homes warned not to feed garden birds from May to September over disease risk
Gardening
Irish households are being urged not to feed garden birds from May to September due to the risk of spreading a disease that has already impacted finch populations.
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Is it time to ditch changing the clocks by an hour for good? Have your say
Summer time
It's 'spring forward' time again this weekend - but should the clocks stay forward this time, and never go back?
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Top Irish MEP calls for clocks to change one more time then never again: 'It should be the last time we do it'
European Parliament
Seán Kelly said the move to brighter evenings is something people across Ireland value enormously and should not be reversed again in October
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Irish homes urged to put 1 simple item in wheelie bins from today until September
Cleaning
Irish households are being urged to add a simple kitchen item to their wheelie bins to help keep them fresh and reduce problems as warmer weather returns.
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Irish homes urged to fill a bowl with vinegar and washing up liquid before Saturday
Cleaning
Households across Ireland are being urged to act before Saturday as warmer weather is set to bring a surge in fruit flies.
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Clocks to change earlier this March as Ireland welcomes epic 8pm sunsets
Daylight Savings Time
Ireland will 'spring forward' for Daylight Saving Time later this month bringing longer, brighter evenings.
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Exact date clocks go forward in Ireland as 8pm sunsets make a comeback
Daylight Savings Time
The clocks in Ireland go forward by one hour on the last Sunday of March, bringing longer evenings, later sunsets and the start of Daylight Saving Time.
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Clocks to change earlier in 2026 with 8pm sunsets fast approaching
Daylight Savings Time
A clock change is on the way for Ireland, with 8pm sunsets just around the corner.
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Irish homes hit by surprising garden rule change in September
Gardening
From September, Irish homes can finally trim and maintain their garden hedges again after a months-long wildlife protection ban.
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Lawns will 'bounce back' from brown patches with gardener's 'instant' trick
Gardening
Irish gardeners are being urged to tackle brown lawn patches with timely care and repair to help grass recover before the colder months arrive.
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Irish homes told to leave one food item out for robins in August
Wildlife
Irish households are being urged to feed robins specific items this summer instead of fat-rich foods to keep them healthy during the warmer months.
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Irish households waste over €20 worth of food after every BBQ or picnic
BBQs
Summer is the peak season for food waste as salad is the most likely item to be thrown out
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Education Minister Helen McEntee defends length of school summer holidays in Ireland
Helen McEntee
There has been some commentary in recent weeks that the length of the school holidays is out of date, as Ireland has some of the longest school breaks in Europe
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Covid symptom warning as new variant mimics common summer illness
Coronavirus
Doctors are warning that fast-spreading new Covid variant, NB.1.8.1, may be mistaken for hay fever or a stomach bug as summer symptoms surge.
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Irish academic uses AI in bid to cull one of Ireland’s trickiest summer problems – seagull attacks
AI
Galway University’s Dr John Jennings wants to stop seagulls sky-bombing to peck at people’s heads and steal food right out of their hands
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Shoppers say this 'wear anywhere' dress beats designer brands and they'll wear it for years
Fashion
Shoppers say this flattering, easy-to-wear linen dress is the ultimate summer staple - versatile enough for any occasion, more loved than luxury brands and stylish enough to wear for years.
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Irish tourists urged to ditch 7 night trips for cheaper summer holidays
Cost of Living
Irish tourists are being urged to skip the standard week-long holiday and instead be flexible with their trip length, as experts say doing so could lead to significant savings on summer getaways.
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Irish gardeners could be breaking the law without even realising it
Gardening
Irish gardeners may be unknowingly breaking the law by allowing the invasive Japanese knotweed to grow on their property.
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