Homes and Property

Stop condensation on windows with four houseplants that can control moisture naturally

As Ireland's weather turns colder, condensation could make an appearance in your home. Certain greenery can get rid of moisture in the air, leaving your home free from damp.

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Homes and Property

To celebrate the launch of TradePoint at B&Q, their brand new membership built especially for the trade, we've got a massive €250 B&Q voucher to give away to one lucky reader. To enter, simply fill in the form below!

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Inside Tommy Tiernan and wife Yvonne's cosy Galway home with stunning interiors

Yvonne is passionate about interiors and regularly shares photos from their stunning home, which is full of homely touches and quirky furniture

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Irish woman makes two changes to kitchen and transforms it for less than €200

Beautiful homes

Taking to the social media platform, TikTok @thediyist showered her fans how she changed her light grey kitchen cabinets to sage green and upgraded her countertops for just €160

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Stop condensation on windows with 'wonder' hack involving common kitchen item

Cleaning fans have shared their top tips on getting rid of condensation on windows. Many people agreed there is just one simple ingredient needed to banish damp and condensation for good.

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Once in a lifetime chance to live like an Empress as palace featured in Netflix hit series now bookable on Airbnb for €185

The Baroque Palace is one of the main filming locations that portrays the royal home of Empress Sisi of Austria and Hungary

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Beverly Hills-style home with outdoor swimming pool in Dublin hits the market for whopping €10m

The 13-metre infinity pool in the garden is the focal point of the Killiney Hill mansion

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Cillian Murphy's gorgeous Dublin home by the sea that he snapped up for €1.7m

The terraced house in Monkstown has six double bedrooms as well as a drawing room, and came with a number of original fireplaces

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Why is there condensation on my window and how can I stop it forming?

As Ireland's weather turns colder, condensation could make an appearance in your home, creating a fogged-up look. Everyday activities are often behind the dewy build-up.

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Irish man raves about 'game changer' €42 pillow that gave him 'best night's sleep in years'

The man says he bought the Ikea pillow after seeing someone else praise it online. Many others agreed with him that it is a 'game changer'.

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Irish tech billionaire John Collison's €6m plan for derelict Laois mansion he bought for €400,000

The Stripe co-founder said he would make Millbrook House in Co Laois a 'spectacular home'

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New York Times readers can't get enough of Irish 'ranch' with mind-blowing views for sale for €1.35m

The property is on 0.8 acres of mature gardens with its own entrance down a secluded, wooded lane

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Stunning Dublin house once cool enough for James Bond for sale for €1.75m

Beautiful homes

"The property possesses a tremendous sense of period elegance and quality due to the current owners’ determination and taste"

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Google Nest DoorBell (battery) and Nest Cam with Floodlight (wired) review: Two great home security cameras

Google's home security system is excellent on many levels but it's not perfect with the Home app in particular needing some attention

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Plumbing expert issues money warning to people who use radiators to dry clothes

Drying clothes outside will not be an option some days during the winter months, so many will turn to utilising space on radiators. However a plumbing expert has issued a money warning about doing it.

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Mrs Hinch fans share €2 trick to banish condensation from windows this winter

Fans of cleaning guru Mrs Hinch have shared their tricks to get rid of condensation on your windows in cold weather. It includes a €2 product that keeps water at bay.

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Inside Daniel O'Donnell's luxury Dublin penthouse as it hits market for €760,000

Daniel O'Donnell

'Without a doubt one of the finest penthouses in south Dublin'

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Take a tour of one of Ireland's most expensive Airbnbs - Blackwater Castle will set you back €3,500 a night

While Blackwater castle is popular for private weddings and events - it can also be rented through Airbnb for a very special self-catering holiday.

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Nine energy myths busted - from leaving heating on low all day to kettle error

With a lot of families already struggling with the cost of living crisis and facing into a bleak winter, we have debunked nine myths to help keep costs down.

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Savvy mum shares 'genius' washing line trick that hangs clothes out perfectly in seconds

The trick comes just in time as many will be looking for ways to avoid energy-guzzling electricals like a clothes dryer as the cost of living crisis continues

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Easy €3.50 energy hack could reduce fuel bills this winter and keep your house warmer for longer

Many households across Ireland are struggling with the ongoing cost of living crisis. It comes as experts have shared six home improvements which could save over €10,000 on energy bills within the next five years.

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Take a look inside Martin King and Jenny McCarthy's stunning home

The pair live in a magnificent and cosy home in Rathfarnham, Co Dublin

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Cost of running an air fryer, oven and microwave compared - with one a lot cheaper

A study has found out how much the main cooking appliances found in Irish kitchens cost to run each year, with the electric cooker racking up the most, but there are savings to be made

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Ten common household devices racking up your energy bill by up to €170 per month - full list

Experts have worked out the top ten energy-guzzling appliances in the home and how expensive they are to run a month - from kettles to mobile phones

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Sex tips Length of time the average man lasts during sex is half as long as they would like A new study has shown how long guys really last between the sheets, and unlike adult film stars, men do not have nearly as much stamina

'We counted contents of Quality Street, Roses and Celebrations boxes – one was a total let down'

No one wants to end up with the last Bounty in the tin....

The two most costly appliances to run in your home - and neither is the tumble dryer

A lot of households have no idea how much they are really forking out by using appliances. The tumble dryer is often singled out as the most expensive to run on electricity, but this is not the case.

Expert warns Covid strain HV.1 is 'highly transmissible' as eight symptoms revealed

Coronavirus Ireland

New coronavirus variant HV.1 is expected to spread quickly in Ireland and already accounts for around a quarter of all cases in the US

You have been eating Pringles wrong all your life, according to a foodie

'So did you know that, or are you today years old?'

TikTok You have been eating Pringles wrong all your life, according to a foodie 'So did you know that, or are you today years old?'

Amazon Crocs sale: Black Friday discounts on 'game-changing' shoes including fur-lined pairs

Analysts predict that the love for Crocs will continue to grow. Amazon is currently offering up to 50% off the viral footwear in its Black Friday sale.

Length of time the average man lasts during sex is half as long as they would like

A new study has shown how long guys really last between the sheets, and unlike adult film stars, men do not have nearly as much stamina

Batch of chocolate urgently recalled from Lidl due to presence of plastic pieces

Product recalls

Lidl have apologised and asked customers not to eat the chocolate

Irish Rail criticised for half of train stations having no defibrillators

The national rail company has revealed that 81 of their 145 stations have no defibrillators

Galway Woman wins 'biggest ever' prize in Irish radio history live on air as kids steal show The sweet moment was heard live on air and brought about wide smiles in the studio

Woman declares brother 'dead to me' after husband's horror killing

In an exclusive interview with this paper, mother-of-seven Elizabeth Cash said she can never forgive her brother Andy - after he was found guilty of her husband John Cash’s killing earlier this week.

Former Ireland stars deliver parting shots at Stephen Kenny

Republic of Ireland Soccer Team

Kenny's time in charge of the Boys in Green looks destined to come to an end as his contract expires after a dire Euro 2024 qualifying campaign

The greatest Republic of Ireland XI of all-time according to AI

Republic of Ireland national football team

The likes of Roy Keane, Paul McGrath and Liam Brady are all involved

Lottie Ryan opens up on pain of seeing her brother forced to emigrate

"Now, Elliott is in the position that so many people in the country are in, he's like, 'Housing is just too expensive'."

RTE Irish mum's joy as deaf son Eoghan, 9, has his first day at school The mother-of-three opens up in a new RTE documentary Deaf Not Dumb about the struggle to get him into school

Chantelle Cameron v Katie Taylor 2 public workout interrupted by TikToker challenging Thomas Carty to fight

Katie Taylor v Chantelle Cameron

Thomas Carty was confronted by a man on an escalator shouting abuse in his direction and challenging him to a fight

Ireland weather: First 'relatively widespread frost' of season on Friday before temperatures rise

Temperatures are set to drop to between -3C and +2C on Friday before they shoot up again for Saturday

The greatest Gaelic football team of all-time according to AI with David Clifford not included

We asked AI to name the "greatest Gaelic football team of all time based on players in all positions"

'It’s a great job now – an absolutely great job now' - Stephen Kenny on the job he leaves behind

Republic of Ireland national football team

Stephen Kenny's ambition ultimately brought him to a dark place, but it has offered a glimmer of light for the future of Irish football.