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One 60-second daily task can help stop rats and mice from entering your home in winter
Winter
Rodents often come indoors during winter to stay warm, but there's a simple way to stop them from coming back
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Driver shares nifty de-icer hack that will defrost your car in seconds - 'So much cheaper'
Life hacks
A handy little tip for the winter
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Met Eireann pinpoints when temperatures will drop to freezing as Ireland weather takes major turn
Irish Weather
Winter is expected to set in before the week is out
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Irish homeowners eligible for little known €8,000 energy grant in cost of living boost
Cost of Living
Certain Irish homeowners and landlords can get grants of up to €8,000 to improve home energy efficiency and reduce winter heating costs.
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Ireland weather: Major snow update as Met Eireann drops ominous new forecast warning
Weather
Ireland is bracing for a bitter spell of weather this bank holiday weekend as Met Eireann has warned conditions could turn unpredictable and unsettled.
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Irish homes told to rub washing up liquid on windows from October
Property
From October onwards, Irish households can prevent window condensation and mould with simple tips like rubbing washing up liquid on glass.
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Big €462 social welfare payout for thousands this week and it could increase soon
Social Welfare
An estimated 410,000 people across Ireland are set to receive the €462 Fuel Allowance social welfare payment this week, aimed at helping cover autumn and winter costs
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Irish homes must try this 50 cent spider hack before October
Spiders
As spider season begins in Ireland, homeowners are being advised to use simple, eco-friendly methods, including a 50 cent citrus hack, to repel the eight-legged visitors before October.
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Ryanair cancels flights to 3 Spanish airports in blow to Irish holidaymakers
Ryanair
Ryanair has announced plans to cut back on its routes to Spain, cancelling all flights to three airports.
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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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Shoppers rush as Brown Thomas slashes €262 off luxury coat
Brown Thomas
Brown Thomas has slashed prices on luxury favourites, including a Reiss coat reduced from €545 to €283, with Irish shoppers rushing to snap up the incredible bargains.
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Next shoppers rave as €24 boots 'go perfectly with jeans or dresses'
Sales
Shoppers across Ireland are snapping up huge end of summer boot bargains, from a €24 Next pair to River Island and Brown Thomas reductions.
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'If you've got these 3 symptoms, stay home' warns HSE amid baffling surge of nasty bug
HSE
Health officials are urging people to stay home if they experience three key symptoms as Ireland faces an unusual, off-season surge in highly contagious norovirus cases, which have nearly doubled in the past week.
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Ireland bird flu 'pandemic' fears as interactive map shows every single reported case
Bird flu
Ireland's health officials have issued a warning over the spread of bird flu, urging the public not to touch sick or dead wild birds, as an interactive map shows the locations of all reported cases.
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'Magic' button defrosts car windscreen instantly - leaving some drivers in disbelief
Weather
A bitter Arctic blast has engulfed Ireland meaning that many drivers are encountering a common yet frustrating challenge - frozen car windscreens.
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Drying clothes inside could be harming your health - here's how to fix it for just €1.50
Cost of Living
As many Irish households try to save money amid the cost of living crisis, indoor clothes drying has become a popular alternative to using energy-hungry tumble dryers. However, this practice can lead to mould growth, which poses health risks and can cause costly damage.
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Plumber's trick to 'heat up your home quickly' that we've been doing wrong
Life hacks
If you're finding that one room is always colder than another, the experts recommend 'balancing' your radiators to ensure they heat up evenly
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Beautiful UK city is just a short trip from London and the perfect winter break
UK holidays
It's home to a stunning cathedral, a variety of restaurants and shops and even a luxury woodland resort - the charming city is a must-visit this winter
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Houseplants that 'act as natural dehumidifiers' to prevent condensation and mould
Life hacks
Window condensation can soon turn into a mould problem - but you can prevent this by investing in some beautiful houseplants that will act as natural dehumidifiers
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Plumber's 3 simple tricks to make radiators heat up faster and feel hotter
Life hacks
No one wants a cold home in the depths of winter, but what should you do if your radiators aren't warming up? A plumber has shared the three easy tricks to fix the issue
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Gardeners should scatter chilli powder in gardens in December for important reason
Gardening
Birds have faced challenges for several years - this hack can help them
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Gardeners given urgent warning to stop them doing this one thing to robins
Gardening
Robins are often spotted in gardens throughout the festive season. But gardeners have been warned to avoid doing one thing to prevent scaring them away this Christmas
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Remove condensation and mould on windows 'for good' with two cheap kitchen items
Life hacks
Condensation forming on windows is a common issue during the winter months, but one cleaning expert has shared an easy way to clear it away for good
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Is Seasonal Affective Disorder affecting you? Here are some top tips to deal with SAD
Mental health
Changes in daylight hours and darker skies mean, for many people, the onset of Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD.
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