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Wednesday 10 August 2022
Sarah Harford on the upcoming tech that’ll give you more peace of mind.
Sarah Harford on how technological developments could change the way we think about our homes.
Sarah Harford on the technological changes that are set to upend our experience of the big game.
From multilingual earbuds to neural machine learning, barriers between languages are being eroded, writes Sarah Harford.
Technology has the potential to replace your caffeine fix, writes Sarah Harford.
Plus the best time of day to visit if you’re a fan of penguins.
Plus the lunch spot the locals love.
The first step can seem the hardest. So what should it be?
Fixed, variable, annuity, interest-only… it’s easy to lose track.
What’s the interest rate? How much will I pay monthly? Here’s what to look out for.
And which one suits my needs best?
It can vary a lot – but here’s a rule of thumb.
Here are some typical red flags that lenders will look out for.
I’m stuck for time. Tell me what I need to know.
Sarah Harford on how technological developments could change the way we think about our homes.
Sarah Harford on the upcoming tech that’ll give you more peace of mind.
Plus the “best whipped ice cream in Ireland”.
Sarah Harford on the technological innovations that are bringing long-distance loved ones closer together.
Plus the best place to see the sunset.
Plus the locals’ favourite spot for a 99.
Plus the best seafood, the free parking, and the gin-flavoured ice cream.
Sarah Harford on the technological shifts that are changing our experience of going away.
Sarah Harford on the technological changes that are set to upend our experience of the big game.
Plus some legendary local ice cream.
Local guide Dermot Ryan shares his hidden gems and hacks for the Cork destination.
Sarah Harford on the technologies that could change the way we remember things (and mean we’ll never embarrass ourselves at parties again).
Denis O’Reilly of Wild Wicklow Tours shares his secrets for a hassle-free day at the lakes.
Sarah Harford looks at how technology could be set to upend our idea of a secure home.
TODAY IS THE first day of the Puck Fair, an annual three-day event in Killorglin, Co. Kerry, which is said to be Ireland’s oldest festival.
The festival’s centrepiece is a wild goat, which is caught from the mountains and brought back to the town for the fair, traditionally by a local schoolgirl.
But animal rights advocates have raised concerns about the event for many years, which includes the tradition of placing the “King Puck” on a 50-foot tall platform for the duration of the three day festival.
This year there are specific concerns about the welfare of the goat amid a hot spell of weather.
A spokesman for the festival has said that if necessary, the animal will be taken down if the heat gets too much and will be given a health check.
So today we’re asking: Have you ever been to the Puck Fair?
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