Every great and powerful empire falls. History has shown it to be as inevitable and cyclical as the tides of our oceans and shifting sands beneath our seas. Take some of the largest or most enduring: the Romans; the Ottomans; the Chinese Ming Dynasty; the Persians; the Romanov Tsarist Dynasty; […]
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We spoke back in February about the significant changes to several SEAI grant schemes. As of February 3, 2026, heat pump grants have increased to a maximum of €12,500. This total now includes a new €4,000 Renewable Heat Bonus (essentially a boiler scrappage scheme) and a €2,000 Central Heating Upgrade […]
Gardening By John Hosford As April unfolds, the days are lengthening, and with the clocks having shifted forward to Summer Time at the end of March, we now enjoy those extra evening hours. This extended daylight offers a wonderful opportunity to catch up on various gardening tasks. There’s plenty to […]