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Sunday 1 August 2021
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.
MOST DRIVERS IN the UK want a lower motorway speed limit in wet weather to boost safety and encourage better driving habits, according to new polling.
Some 78% of respondents who supported a reduced motorway speed limit in the wet felt it would encourage some drivers to slow down, while 72% believed it was worth trying as it might save lives. Nearly two-thirds said it could improve visibility due to less spray from moving vehicles.
In France, this is already the case as motorway speed limits are reduced from 130km/h to 110km/h during inclement weather. While road deaths fell in most European countries due to the impact of the pandemic last year, the overall figure increased in Ireland.
The idea to reduce speeds on Irish motorways had been mooted by the Green Pary last year during negotiations on the Programme For Government in an effort to reduce carbon emissions. It was reported at the time that the Greens had looked at reducing the 120km/h speed limit to 100km/h. It is not included in the PFG but the programme did commit to a review of speed limits.
So, today we’re asking: Should motorway speed limits be cut in wet conditions?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Our columnist muses on the Zappone furore, summer days and what’s next for Donald Trump.
Intervals of clouds and sunshine
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Min: 9 °C
Partly sunny with a shower in the area
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Rather cloudy with a couple of showers
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