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The Irish Sun
2 hours ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
From €285 cash boost to social welfare change – Full list of August money changes
THERE are set to be a number of major money changes coming in this month as thousands of Irish households are to see huge benefits. Households across the country should be aware of a number of 2 There are set to be a number of major money changes coming in this month Credit: Alamy In August, there are changes being made to the social welfare payment schedule as the August bank holiday weekend hits. AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY Due to And any The Department of Social Protection said in a customer notice: "Monday 4 August is a Bank Holiday and as a result, any social welfare payments due to be in your account on Monday 4 August will now be paid on Friday 1 August instead. READ IN MORE MONEY "Payments will be paid as normal on Tuesday 5 August. "All Intreo Centres and Branch Offices will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday 4 August. "Intreo Centres and Branch Offices will reopen on Tuesday 5 August." BACK TO SCHOOL CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR ALLOWANCE The Most read in Money There is no need to apply for this payment as the majority of those in receipt of it will get it automatically paid. If you are not in receipt of an , you can submit an application for the scheme online at . New online application system opens for €360 or €180 Domiciliary Care Allowance applications Families will receive €160 for children aged between four and 11 and €285 for those aged between 12 and 22. Those aged between 18 and 22 must be returning to full-time second-level education in a recognised Payments for the scheme started on Monday, July 14, and continue to be open during August and September. ENERGY BILLS Irish households across the country are set to be hit with another Flogas has announced an increase of approximately 7 per cent in its variable charges - the company's first price increase in three years. The company said its residential natural gas customers are unaffected by the price hike. Customers will pay an extra €10.51 a month for electricity, a total of €126 a year. Flogas currently has 43,500 residential electricity customers at variable rates. The company said its residential electricity customers on fixed rates are also unaffected by the change. The rates come into effect from August 25, 2025. 2 There are changes being made to the social welfare payment schedule as the August bank holiday weekend hits Credit: Getty
Scottish Sun
3 hours ago
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
M3 closed in both directions after ‘multi-vehicle crash' as drivers face long delays
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MAJOR motorway has been closed in both directions, following a "multi-vehicle crash". Emergency services, including an air ambulance, raced to the crash site on the M3 in Surrey following the incident. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 National Highways has been forced to close the M3 Credit: Highways England 2 Massive queues can be seen forming on the roads Credit: Highways England The road is closed westbound between J3 (Bagshott Interchange) and J4 (Frimley Interchange). National Highways have also been forced to close the road heading eastbound too. That closure stretches between between J3 (Lightwater) and J4 (Frimley). Traffic is being held in both directions, while emergency services respond to a "multi-vehicle collision". Huge queues of cars have been spotted, with drivers getting out of their vehicles while they wait. However, getting out of your vehicle while in a traffic jam can be extremely dangerous and could lead to another accident. According to National Highways, Surrey Police, Surrey Fire & Rescue and the South East Coast Ambulance Service are all in attendance at the site of the crash. Also, an Air Ambulance and National Highways Traffic Officers have been dispatched to the scene. Following the closure, National Highways urged drivers to reconsider their planned routes and to allow for extra journey time. Drivers have been advised to leave the M3 southbound at Junction 3 to join the A322 dual carriage way. Vehicles pile up at Dover for Bank Holiday weekend getaways Then, after following the A30 London Road, drivers can join the A331 before rejoining the M3 once again. The news comes after drivers waited for hours in queues last week, as millions holidaymakers headed off on holiday. An estimated 13.9 million drivers hit the roads from July 21 to July 25, with a massive surge occurring on Frantic Friday - the first Friday following the end of the school year. Ahead of the huge surge, the Port of Dover confirmed that it was making preparations to accommodate holidaymakers. Doug Bannister, chief executive at the Port of Dover, said: 'We know how vital it is to keep things moving, not just for holidaymakers but for our local community too. 'That's why we've boosted staff levels, strengthened traffic management, added welfare facilities and introduced AI-powered forecasting - all to minimise disruption and ensure both residents and travellers have the best possible experience during this busy season.' More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
Irish Independent
4 hours ago
- Irish Independent
Bus transfers to take place on Westport to Dublin train line over August Bank Holiday weekend
This is due to once-off bridge works taking place on the line between Roscommon and Ballyhaunis. Journeys in both directions on the 10 affected Westport-Dublin train serves are expected to take between 3 hours and 45 minutes and five hours and 29 minutes, according to Irish Rail's website. Customers are advised to check times before travel for Bank Holiday service alterations at and the Iarnród Éireann app.
Irish Daily Mirror
9 hours ago
- Climate
- Irish Daily Mirror
Latest on risk of storm as huge uncertainty remains in Irish forecast
There remains a risk of a storm next Tuesday though there is still major uncertainty in the weather forecast, an expert Irish forecaster has revealed. Weather models currently indicate the possibility of a storm potentially affecting some parts of the country after the August Bank Holiday weekend. The storm could be intense for certain areas, however it could equally make little to no impact. Confidence in the forecast will improve as the days go on but the advice is currently to continue monitoring developments in the forecast. Alan O'Reilly, who mans the ever-popular @CarlowWeather account on X, last night delivered the latest update on the potential storm. "A lot of uncertainty still on Monday," he said on X. "That risk of a storm, that's still there, but the latest weather models... it brings it further south. That brings more rain on Monday but it keeps the strongest winds away. "But there's huge uncertainty on where that storm ends up and whether it will be quite intense or nothing really much to worry about. "So any forecast you see for Monday at the moment, they're going to chop and they're going to change. "I know Tinahely show's on, lots of things on Monday but don't worry too much at the moment but just keep up to date because it is going to chop and change a lot." The good news is after the wet and windy weather on Monday and Tuesday, high pressure is expected to become dominant for the rest of next week, which will bring with it more settled conditions. During this period, rain is forecast to be below average across the country and temperatures are set to be slightly above average for this time of year. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
Irish Independent
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Galway village hosts special football tournament in memory of two men – ‘It's a fitting way to honour them both'
The Four Roads Tournament 2025 has been organised by Dunmore MacHales GAA and it will take place on Bank Holiday Sunday, August 3. The four teams will play in memory of Stephen Cunningham and Damien Ryder. Ahead of the tournament, the GAA club also set up an iDonate page. All proceeds from this year's event will go the three local groups: Ability West Local Services; Kitevna, Garrafrauns and Dunmore Defibrillator Groups; Dunmore Football For All. Dunmore native Damien Ryder passed away in August 2022. In a tribute on social media, Dunmore MacHales GAA remembered Damien as one of their 'greatest supporters', with a great eye for details. In April of the same year the community mourned Stephen Cunningham, who was also involved in the local GAA club. Stephen was found in Connemara in April 2022, after a five-month search involving thousands of volunteers. Margaret Donnellan, mother of Stephen Cunningham, said the charity tournament it's a lovely and fitting way of keeping both Stephen and Damien alive. She told the Irish Independent: 'It's lovely to see Steve's and Damien's memory being kept alive through this great event. Steve loved playing football for Dunmore MacHales and was so proud to captain a winning team, while Damien never missed a chance to support the club at every match. 'It's a fitting way to honour them both while also raising funds for local charities that mean so much to the community. Thank you to everyone involved for keeping their spirit alive. She added: 'I miss Steve so much, and I have an ache in my heart that can never be mended, but his spirit is always with me.' The Four Roads Tournament 2025 will take place at STIRA Park GAA grounds from 2.30pm. BBQ, ice-cream and a shop will be available on the day as well.
