What’s happening

Monzo officially launched in Ireland on 14 April 2026, becoming the first digital bank fully regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. With 100,000 people already on its waitlist, here's what it's actually offering — and how it compares to what you might already use.

One unit of electricity in Ireland costs around 35 cents in April 2026 — among the highest retail rates in Europe. For students in private rented accommodation paying their own bills, here's what that actually means in euros per month.

The average open-market rent in Ireland hit €1,980 per month in Q1 2026, with fewer homes available to rent than at any point on record. If you're planning to move out for college in September, here's what the numbers actually mean.

Tánaiste Simon Harris is planning a new State-backed savings and investment account designed to make investing simpler for ordinary people. Here's what we know so far — and what it means if you're just starting out.

Permanent TSB is set to be acquired by Austrian bank BAWAG in a €1.6bn deal. Here’s what it means for Irish consumers, including potential impacts on mortgages, banking services, and competition.