Irish political crisis averted

Ireland’s deputy Prime Minister recently resigned under controversial circumstances. We analyse the impact this has had on Irish politics.

Irish prices rising fast, but far off 2007 peak

Which are Ireland’s least and most expensive counties and how fast are prices rising? A new report from the Irish government has all the answers.

After Ophelia, your guide to Irish weather

In the aftermath of Storm Ophelia, we take a look at how often Ireland is hit by adverse weather of this kind, and how it copes.

Schooling options for expats in Ireland?

We run through need-to-know information about Ireland’s education system and how to get your children into a school that’s right for them.

The Ireland Cost of Living Index

Is Ireland more or less expensive than the UK? In the Ireland Property Guides Cost of Living Index we check a list of over 60 everyday prices in Ireland, the UK and 10 other countries to get an accurate reading. It covers prices for groceries, leisure and household expenses, and each year we update it to cover new products and ways of shopping, as well as the usual household staples.