2+ week, 5+ day ago   (407+ words) The hosepipe ban will be extended for Cork, Limerick, Waterford and 10 other counties until the end of September, as water supplies “need more time to recover”. On Monday, Uisce Éireann urged residents in the 13 counties to “continue avoiding non-essential water…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (465+ words) We are all looking for interesting lighter styles of wine and so Moscato d’Asti must be due its moment in the sun (literally). Picture: iStock As I write, more hot weather is predicted, so I have ditched my original plan…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (660+ words) Digital Bundle Plus Clubber TV According to a recent survey by Click&Go Holidays, rising costs remain the single biggest factor influencing travel decisions for 68% of respondents. The company’s Q2 Travel Sentiment survey found geopolitical conflicts and global instability are additional…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (674+ words) Having a barbecue in dry weather? Make sure you do so safely to prevent fires The recent weeks of high temperatures and dry weather have been quite a change from our usual summers, which typically see bursts of sunny spells…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (320+ words) Explore some of this week's best getaway opportunities New ski resorts for winter Topflight has expanded its Italian ski programme, adding four resorts in the spectacular Italian Dolomites. The addition of Madonna di Campiglio, Val di Fassa, Val Gardena and…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (443+ words) See similar pictures from my portfolio: It’s a focus on supermarket bargains this week in case any of you are broke from your holidays, or saving for your upcoming trip. I admit I feature more wines from small producers available…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (173+ words) Sleep is surprisingly temperature sensitive with one recent study having found that warmer-than-usual nights shortened sleep, mainly because people fell asleep later. Pictures: iStock There are many traditional reasons for a bad night’s sleep. A snoring partner. A dog doing…...