Nighttime temperatures are set to drop as low as two to seven degrees nationally, according to Met Éireann Alamy Stock Photo

The Daily Poll

Have you stuck the heating on yet this month?

The time to turn on the heating is drawing near…

AFTER WHAT WAS Ireland’s second-hottest September on record, the weather is set to turn a little cooler in the coming days.

While it’s not quite time to get the hats and scarves out, Met Éireann has said that tonight will be “colder than previous nights”, with temperatures forecast to drop as low as two to seven degrees nationally.

So, with autumn arriving and bringing some cooler weather with it, we’re asking: Have you stuck on the heating yet?

Poll Results:

No (1170)

Yes (1023)

Not yet, but I've been tempted to (259)

Yes
No
Not yet, but I've been tempted to

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Cliodhna Travers

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Readers discuss whether rising costs and mild weather mean turning on the heating yet.

Where they land

Most say it is still too mild or too expensive.

What they think

High energy prices make people hold off as long as possible.

Extra layers and home insulation help put off the heating.

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