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Gardener's trick to keep rats out that are 'in 100% of Irish gardens' – July is the peak
Rats
The Irish Gardener Peter Dowdall has offered some simple advice concerning how to keep rats from lingering in your garden during the hot weather we are experiencing
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Roses will flourish after adding 1 simple natural item loved by gardening experts
Gardening
Roses are a popular choice for many gardeners, but keeping them blooming throughout the summer can be a challenge.
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Peace lilies will 'bloom for years' if 1 kitchen scrap is used
Property
Peace lilies may be encouraged to bloom for years with a simple homemade fertiliser
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Bedrooms feel cooler in 20 minutes using 2 items to sleep better in heatwave
Homes and Property
The UK is currently experiencing its third heatwave of the year, with temperatures reaching 34-35C, and many people are struggling to sleep
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Roses will be healthier and grow better flowers if gardeners avoid 1 common mistake in July
Gardening
Roses should look spectacular in summer, but one common mistake can completely ruin their flowers if gardeners do not fix it early.
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Inside Lorraine Keane chic Monkstown mansion as it's snapped up for €3.4m
Lorraine Keane
TV presenter Lorraine Keane has officially sold her stunning Monkstown Dublin home for €3.4 million, after living there for over 23 years with husband Peter Devlin and their two daughters
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Irish gardeners asked to leave common food item outside to keep robins alive in July
Gardening
Wildlife experts are urging Irish gardeners to help robins survive the summer by leaving out protein rich foods such as mealworms, seeds or softened fruit.
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Irish homes urged to stop pouring tinned tuna liquid down sink drains
Food
Experts are urging households to stop pouring tinned tuna liquid, cooking oils and other greasy food waste down the sink.
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'I let neighbour use my pool in the heatwave and her next request floored me'
Heatwave
The sweltering temperatures of the current heatwave are leaving many of us struggling and uncomfortable so one mum decided to let her neighbours use her pool but then they made more demands
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Ireland house prices: Average cost of 3 bed semi detached home now hits €445,000
Housing
New research from Daft showed listed prices are eight per cent below the Celtic Tiger peak
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Inside the breathtaking Dublin mansion snapped up for €15.5m in most expensive property sale this year
Dalkey
The castellated Inniscorrig mansion, built in granite near Dalkey in South Dublin, enjoys a commanding view across the Dalkey Sound to Dalkey Island and beyond — and was the childhood home of a famous Irish actress
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Waterdrop C1H water filter review: better coffee among benefits of countertop reverse osmosis system
Coffee
Instant filtered hot water at a range of temperatures makes the C1H ideal for tea and coffee lovers
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Roborock Saros 10 robot vacuum review: powerful vacuuming and deep-clean mopping now more affordable than ever
Robot vacuums
The innovative brand is renowned for reliability, clever engineering and quality products that deliver what they promise
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RTÉ searching for participants to join Cheap European Homes TV show
RTE
The casting is looking specifically for young people - couples, families, or friends that are considering the move to a European destination for their dream home
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Roborock RockMow Z120 LiDAR review: awesome power, precision & versatility is worth the investment
Gardening
Powerful and clever robot mower is designed to maintain the toughest lawns up to 2,000m² in size
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People are hanging bags of water in their homes to keep flies away
Facebook
Fans of Mrs Hinch are claiming that hanging a clear bag filled with water and coins near windows and doors can help keep flies out of the homes this summer.
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Inside Irish author Caroline Foran's chic Dublin home with its eye-catching all-pink kitchen
Dublin
Author and podcaster Caroline Foran has put her modern three-bedroom home in Drumcondra, Dublin, on the market
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'Thieving neighbour stole my wheelie bin but revenge tasted so sweet'
Property
A man claims his neighbour stole his wheelie bin in an incident that left him outraged. However, he got revenge on the anonymous person, and he said it tasted "sweet"
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Inside Aidan Gillen and Camille O'Sullivan's unique Georgian Dublin home with secret features
Aidan Gillen
Game of Thrones star Aidan Gillen and Camille O'Sullivan have shared a glimpse inside their restored Georgian Dublin home on Celebrity Super Spaces
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'Neighbour chopped down my trees without consent and then sent me hefty bill'
Property
A woman was left furious after her neighbour allegedly chopped down her trees without her knowledge or consent in a neighbour tree dispute. He then sent her a bill for hundreds of euros
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'My neighbour's selfish habit means I can't enjoy my garden – I'm livid'
Neighbours from hell
A woman is unable to enjoy the sun in her garden because of one selfish habit her neighbour won't stop doing – and it's already started 'spoiling' her summer
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Irish homes urged to place bowls of water by windows this week
Weather
Irish households are being encouraged to place bowls of cold water near windows this week as temperatures continue to soar across the country.
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Inside comedy and acting legend Jon Kenny's stunning Limerick home as it hits the market for €1.2m
Limerick
The secluded country house is set within approximately 20 acres of private grounds and boasts extensive lawns, mature trees, ornamental planting, ponds, terraces and decked areas
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We tested Anthbot M9 robot mower: affordable, compact and ideal for for small & medium size gardens
Robots
Anthbot M9 is a reliable choice for gardens of up to 1000m² that do not have steep slopes
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