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‘No transition period’ as rural speed limits set to change
James Hanly
On Friday 7 February, the speed limit on many rural local roads will change from 80km/h to 60km/h.
29 January 2025 Consumer
Just in case...top tips for travel insurance in 2025
If you are planning a break away, adequate travel insurance helps give you peace of mind , writes Margaret Barrett.
29 January 2025 Forestry
Storm Éowyn causes serious forest damage
Forests in counties Clare, Galway, Mayo, Roscommon, Leitrim, Sligo, Donegal, Cavan and Monaghan were hit particularly hard, but some damage was caused in most counties.
Farmers urged to check insurance for storm cover
The Irish Farmers Journal queried FBD Insurance and Zurich Insurance about the range of cover available to farmers affected by storm Éowyn.
29 January 2025 News
Storm causes devastating damage on horticulture farms
Growers are assessing the damage which will mount to thousands of euro in many cases, the IFA has said.
27 January 2025 News
No sheep kill on Monday at Kepak Athleague
The Roscommon factory is among the 278,000 without electricity as a result of the damaging winds from storm Éowyn.
26 January 2025 News
Some forestry damage from storm Éowyn not covered by insurance
While it is yet unknown the extent of the damage storm Éowyn has had on forestry plantations, the west has been hit the worst.
24 January 2025 News
Colm McCarthy: Government has become an insurer of last resort
The Irish State has got into the habit of retrospectively assuming compensation risks, directly financed by the Exchequer.
15 January 2025 Viewpoints
Farming News: plans to restrict cow sales to stall TB and the big freeze
Get the latest farming news from our news team.
10 January 2025 News
FBD urges farmers to check insurance cover
The level of cover provided for snow-damaged sheds will depend on a farmer's policy details, FBD Insurance said.
8 January 2025 News
Securing the best health insurance rates in 2025
It’s important to find a policy which suits your needs as well as your budget, writes Margaret Barrett.
18 December 2024 Consumer
Money Mentor: what protection do we need for our family?
Breaking down the various life assurance policies you can put in place, writes Martin Glennon.
20 November 2024 Money Mentor