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Winter

Dark winters to continue as government has no plans to stop putting clocks back
Daylight Savings Time
Justice Minister Helen McEntee said the state is against it because it would mean two different time zones on the island of Ireland - and the Republic would be an hour ahead of the six counties
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Top three pests invading Irish homes as people urged to look out for the signs to avoid damage
Winter
Rodents were top of the list, with rats and mice accounting for more than half of all pest callouts in 2022
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Man shares 'genius' hack to clear ice from windscreen in seconds
TikTok
"cheeky morning hack"
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Irish drivers warned of €2,000 fine for common car habit in cold weather
An Garda Siochana
But many car owners dont realise they could be hit by fines ranging from €1,000 to €2,000
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Rules to prevent condensation on windows - even with double glazing
Winter
Whether you have single, double, or triple-glazed windows, there's a number of rules every Irish household should follow to help prevent condensation and mould, according to an expert.
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Motorists warned of common car issue this week as employees head back to work
Winter
Motorists have been warned that cars left idle during the festive season could refuse to start on these cold wintery mornings
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Pharmacist reveals if you should take Ibuprofen or paracetamol if winter bug hits
Expert Advice
Many have been taking to social media to list their symptoms asking for advice because they’re unsure of the best course of action
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Quick hair dryer trick to thaw frozen water pipes but here's when you need to call a plumber
Met Eireann
With a 10C jump in conditions due on Sunday, the rise in temperature means these cracked pipes can leak
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Woman shares 'game-changing' hack to avoid slipping outside your house and it costs nothing
TikTok
The hack allows you to take a walk on your icy driveway without the fear of slipping over and hurting yourself
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Reduce window condensation ‘nightmare’ with €3 trick many ‘had no idea existed’
Winter
Ireland is currently dealing with freezing temperatures, meaning condensation on windows is something many homes will have to deal with. Social media users have been sharing their methods for reducing it.
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'I'm an expert and here's why you shouldn't turn your engine on to warm up car in cold weather'
Motoring
Many people don't know that this could have a detrimental effect on your engine
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Michelle Keegan stuns as she launches new winter collection with Very
Michelle Keegan
Actress Michelle Keegan's latest Very collection includes chic coats, dazzling tops and flattering dresses to keep you on trend this winter
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'Significant' pressure on health service as admissions increase and Covid uncertainty looms
HSE
More than a million people have attended emergency departments (EDs) so far this year
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Senator fears Ireland could see phone, broadband and electricity blackouts this winter
Energy
Senator Boylan said that “once unthinkable scenarios” surrounding mobile phone and broadband blackouts are now “a very real prospect” facing us this winter
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Tips to avoid rodent infestation in Irish homes as thousands look for warm place to nest for winter
Rats
Rats don’t hibernate during the winter, so they need to find somewhere with adequate shelter and food supply to keep them alive.
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Urgent warning as 'difficult' winter approaches and one Dublin hospital reports being at breaking point
Mater Hospital
The number of people hospitalised with Covid is also increasing
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Boots offering 2-in-1 flu and Covid vaccination appointments amid winter wave fears
Boots
All those eligible for their next Covid vaccine can avail of it alongside their Flu vaccine in stores nationwide
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New Covid variants causing alarm as officials offer potential date of next wave
Coronavirus Ireland
There were 405 confirmed Covid-19 cases in the hospital on Wednesday morning, which has increased by 23 percent from 329 cases last week
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The hours you should be using dipped or full headlights on Irish roads as evenings get darker
Road safety
Here is what you need to know about the correct headlight usage over the coming months
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Taoiseach gives update on support available to struggling pay-as-you-go energy customers
Micheal Martin
“In the middle of an energy crisis of this kind, we cannot have disconnections”
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'Frostbit boy' Ruairi McSorley resurfaces and leaves people stunned by transformation
Derry
We're not sure where or when the new video was taken, but we do know that Ruairi moved to the US in the aftermath of being rescued by the RNLI.
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Winter solstice 2021: Why the evenings are already getting brighter ahead of 'shortest day'
Winter Solstice
Though we are still a week away from the winter solstice, you will notice that evenings will begin to get brighter from Tuesday
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Five ways to keep your home warm while using the least amount of energy and money this winter
Energy bills
There are clever ways to reduce your energy use this winter, and save you money in the long run
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Stunning murmuration of starlings spotted in Portlaoise as the birds danced across the sky
Laois
The phenomenon is most commonly associated with starlings and occurs when the birds are going to roost
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