September 23, 2025

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The Farrell’s Unapproved Shipping Container Home Case – What it Reveals About Planning and the Future of Small Homes in Ireland.

KEY TAKEAWAYS A retired couple in Roscommon face €800/day fines for living in a converted shipping container on their own land without planning permission. Ireland’s planning system treats small off-grid homes the same as standard houses; making self-build independence hard. Other countries have found ways to fully legalise tiny houses and modular cabins while keeping

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Tenant-in-Situ Scheme Gets Fresh Lifeline for Families at Risk of Homelessness.

Key Takeaways Issue Impact Update Rising evictions Families facing loss of homes when landlords sell Tenant-in-Situ scheme allows councils to buy properties and keep tenants in place Budget limits Councils paused purchases in 2025 after funds ran out Minister now allows 30% advance on 2026 budget Dublin example €85m allocation for 2025 completely used up

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Globle – The Addictive Geography Game You Need to Try.

People who love Geography and puzzles now have a new obsession – Globle. This daily geography guessing game challenges players to identify a secret country or capital city with as few guesses as possible. In this guide, we’ll break down how to play Globle, tips and tricks to improve your score, and of course, share

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