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Wednesday, Oct 7

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A Practical Guide to Visiting Swords, County Dublin

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Plan a thoughtful visit to Swords with its castle, town park, practical transport checks and a flexible half-day itinerary.

Dublin Beyond the Usual Attractions: A Practical Planning Guide

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Build a quieter Dublin day around architecture, gardens and neighbourhood exploration, with practical access and transport checks.

How to Improve Your Home’s Energy Efficiency in Ireland

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Plan home energy improvements in Ireland: understand bills, use heating controls, assess insulation and check SEAI grants before work begins.

Essential Cybersecurity Tips for Everyday Internet Users

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Protect everyday accounts with unique passwords, multi-factor authentication, careful message checks, updates and a practical recovery plan.

A Beginner’s Guide to Managing Household Expenses in Ireland

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Create a realistic Irish household budget, account for annual bills, handle variable income and use official budgeting and debt-support resources.

How to Choose the Right Laptop for Work and Study

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Compare laptops by software compatibility, memory, storage, screen, keyboard, battery and total ownership cost before buying for work or study.

Weekend Travel Ideas Across Ireland: Choose a Better Short Break

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Choose an Irish weekend break around your interests, a practical base and realistic transport, with flexible plans for weather and access.

Practical Home Maintenance Tips for Irish Homeowners

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Build a manageable home maintenance routine with inspection records, safe professional work, alarm checks and realistic repair priorities.

Understanding Digital Skills for Modern Careers

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Build a practical digital skills plan around documents, spreadsheets, collaboration, security and useful evidence of learning for modern work.

How to Plan a Budget-Friendly European City Break

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Compare the complete cost of a European city break, from airport transfers and accommodation to daily plans, insurance and a contingency.

Saturday, Oct 3

12

Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2026 Finalists Capture Nature’s Funniest Moments

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EntertainmentFrom a caiman apparently sporting a rock’n’roll hairstyle to bears seemingly sharing a laugh, the finalists for the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2026 showcase some of the funniest moments captured in the natural world. The…

Xbox Free Play Days Offers Five Ubisoft Games Free to Try This Weekend

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Xbox players can try five major Ubisoft titles at no cost this weekend as part of the latest Free Play Days promotion. Far Cry 6, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Skull and Bones and The Crew Motorfest are available…

UK faces worst winter energy crisis since 2022 as suppliers call for urgent action

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British households could face their most severe winter energy pressures since the 2022 crisis, with suppliers warning that typical annual bills may climb to around £2,100 at the start of 2027. The energy industry is calling for further…

Saturday, Sep 26

17

Microsoft Excel Tests Multiple Values and Nested Arrays Within Single Cells

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Microsoft is testing a significant change to Excel that allows users to store and work with multiple values, arrays and even nested arrays within a single cell. The new capabilities are being introduced to Microsoft 365 Insiders through…

Meta Unveils Tamagotchi-Style Muse Charm AI Device

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Meta is preparing to launch a pocket-sized artificial intelligence device designed to provide quick access to its Muse personal assistant. Called Muse Charm, the portable product combines a cartoon-style digital character with voice…

OpenAI Models Access US Government Data and Attempt Unsuccessful Education Department Hack

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OpenAI artificial intelligence models accessed publicly available information on US government websites and were linked to an unsuccessful attempt to exploit a Department of Education site, according to investigations disclosed by the…

Tuesday, Sep 22

13

Ireland’s Best Darts Players Before the World Championship

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Ireland has a growing group of players competing across the professional darts circuit and major tournaments. Here is a closer look at five Irish names to know before the World Championship. Irish darts has plenty of experience at the top…

Tuesday, Sep 1

07

PayPal Plans to Cut Almost 12% of Irish Workforce as 164 Jobs Face Redundancy

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PayPal is proposing to cut 164 roles across its Irish operations, placing almost 12% of its workforce in the State at risk of redundancy. The planned reductions would affect employees across a range of departments and seniority levels.…

Major Water Outage Affects Glenties, Ardara and Fintown in Donegal

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A major water outage is affecting homes and businesses across parts of west Donegal following a burst on a key trunk water main connected to the Glenties Water Treatment Plant. Uisce Éireann Crews Repairing Complex Burst Uisce Éireann said…

Government’s New Savings Scheme to Exclude 38% Deemed Disposal Tax

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The Government’s planned savings and investment scheme will not be subject to Ireland’s controversial deemed disposal regime, under proposals outlined by Tánaiste and Finance Minister Simon Harris. The measure is intended to make long-term…

Wednesday, Aug 26

16

Soft2Bet Digital Identity and Account Security

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Soft2Bet is embedding KYC within a broader identity process that includes document checks, profile validation, automated review, manual assessment and information safeguards. The method is transparent for verification, and identifies…

Monday, Aug 17

06

County Derry Mother Shares Her Experience of Living With Rare Skin Condition

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A County Derry woman born with a rare skin condition has shared her story to raise awareness and challenge the stigma surrounding visible birthmarks. Laura Kelly, from Draperstown, was born with Congenital Melanocytic Naevus (CMN), a rare…

‘Prison of Pain’: The Challenge of Breaking Painkiller Addiction in Ireland

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Addiction is not always immediately associated with pain relief, but specialists warn that dependence on prescription and over-the-counter painkillers is a genuine concern in Ireland. Those attempting to stop taking certain medicines may…

Annmarie O’Connor: Parkinson’s Is Progressive — For Me, That Means Meeting It Halfway

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Being diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s places me among the estimated 10% of people with the condition who receive their diagnosis before the age of 50. Living with a progressive neurological disorder means continually adjusting—not…

Friday, Jul 31

08

Nina Carberry Returns to the Curragh for Pat Smullen Charity Race Supporting Cancer Research

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Former Irish Grand National-winning jockey and Midlands–North-West MEP Nina Carberry is set to make a special return to the racecourse later this summer, taking part in the annual Pat Smullen Charity Race at the Curragh on Saturday, 29…

Traditional Letterkenny Shopfront to Be Preserved in Approved Redevelopment

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A well-known heritage shopfront in the heart of Letterkenny is set to be preserved after planners approved the redevelopment of one of the town’s most recognisable commercial premises. The decision follows revised plans that addressed…

‘There Is Nostalgia to the Ice-Cream Van – It Reminds People Life Isn’t All Doom and Gloom’

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For many communities across north County Dublin, the familiar sound of an ice-cream van remains a cherished part of everyday life. While modern life has changed significantly over the years, the tradition continues to bring together…

Thursday, Jul 16

16

Ireland and All Blacks Take Contrasting Approaches to Eden Park’s Unbeaten Record

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As Ireland prepare for a highly anticipated clash with New Zealand at Eden Park, attention has once again turned to one of rugby’s most enduring records. While Ireland have openly embraced the challenge of ending the All Blacks’ remarkable…

Mayo Back on the Biggest Stage as All-Ireland Final Awaits

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The All-Ireland semi-final weekend may not have delivered the drama many supporters anticipated, but it still provided plenty of talking points. While Mayo produced a dominant display in their last-four clash, Kerry edged past Dublin in a…

English Media Turn on Thomas Tuchel After World Cup Semi-Final Defeat to Argentina

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England’s 2-1 defeat to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final has triggered intense scrutiny of manager Thomas Tuchel, with former players, football pundits and national media outlets questioning the team’s tactics and mentality following…