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Ahead of higher temperatures forecast for Ireland in the coming week, homeowners are being warned to be on high alert of garden mishaps and break-ins – both common insurance claims in times of hot weather.

The new exhibition, Surrounded by Stone, Galway: 1100 BC – AD 1750 was last week officially launched at Galway City Museum. The opening was performed by Lynn Scarff, Director of the National Museum of Ireland. Other speakers at the event included the Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr. Eddie Hoare, Chief Executive of Galway City Council, Leonard Cleary and the Director of the Galway City Museum, Eithne Verling.

The town of Galway was virtually an independent city state, self-contained politically and ecclesiastically, relying on its own resources as it was cut off from the central English authority until the 16th century. Then, the Tudors began to extend their influence westwards so that the city gradually came totally under their dominion. The real symbol of that growing influence was the fortifications, four in number, raised to defend this all-important location against all enemies, notably France and Spain.

Three in 10 homeowners in Ireland would upgrade the locks on their property and/or install a home alarm system if it meant they could get cheaper home insurance.

Nearly three out of 10 (29 per cent) homeowners and renters in Ireland cite rising maintenance costs as their biggest concern when it comes to their home, according to a new survey.

Almost three in ten (29pc) homeowners and renters cite rising maintenance costs as their biggest concern when it comes to their home, with worries about extreme weather, burglaries and unexpected large repair bills also ranking high.

Delegates from more than 20 countries attending the second Galway Energy Summit which is being held in the city tomorrow (Friday) will hear that discussions on carbon emissions and the climate crisis were never as necessary as they are now.

Castlebar Celtic's Eoghan Hughes was the standout performer, netting a hat-trick for the Hoops in their 4-0 victory against Manulla on Saturday at Celtic Park in the Calor Gas Super Cup quarter-final.

Dangerous overtaking is the most disliked driving habit among people in Ireland, according to a recent survey conducted by Peopl Insurance.