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Why did rents just see a massive increase?
New figures suggest the rental market could be experiencing historic levels of strain. Rents surged by 4.4% between December and March, marking the l…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
How will Eurovision boycotts impact the song contest?
The 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest is playing out this week, in the shadow of unprecedented controversy. Five traditionally participatin…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Is nuclear energy a realistic option for Ireland?
For decades, nuclear power has been the ultimate taboo in Irish energy policy, with proposals dating back to the late 1960s ultimately defeated by ma…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Will garden cabins actually help fix the housing crisis?
The government has announced plans to let homeowners build habitable units of up to 45 sq metres in their back gardens without planning permission, a…
4 months ago
How do you start tracing your family tree?
The recent release of the 1926 census has sparked a huge wave of interest in Irish family history. It was the first census taken after the foundation…
4 months, 1 week ago
Will the government's fuel package actually work?
In response to the fuel protests, the government scrambled to announce a €505 million euro support package, slashing excise duties on petrol and dies…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
How far can a protest go before the State steps in?
Ireland's fuel protests have brought parts of the country to a standstill this week, with blockades at refineries and slow-moving convoys on major ro…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
The average Irish homebuyer is now 40 - what does this mean?
New CSO data shows the average age of a homebuyer in Ireland has hit 40. What does that mean for an entire generation stuck in the 'deposit trap'? An…
5 months ago
Can Ireland really qualify for the 2026 World Cup?
It has been 24 long, long years since the Republic of Ireland men's team last played in a World Cup, but suddenly, the dream is alive again. This wee…
5 months, 1 week ago
Why are Claire’s Accessories staff being left without pay?
For generations of teenagers, it was the go-to high street spot for ear piercings and fashion jewellery., but now, the iconic retailer Claire's Acces…
5 months, 2 weeks ago