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An independent Irish consumer guide with no financial agenda

After more than 22 years living in Ireland, you’d think it would be easy to find straight answers about things like energy grants, home costs, or what you’re actually entitled to claim. It’s not. Most of what turns up online is written for somewhere else entirely, full of estate agent spin, or just not very useful.

That’s what got me started on Vengie. I’m Gary Moran, and this is my attempt to create something actually worth reading – a straightforward, no-nonsense guide for people living in Ireland. No ads. No sponsored content. No company pays to get a mention. Just honest information, checked against official Irish sources, and written for people who actually live here.

Hopefully, you’ll find it useful.

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