The bonkers.ie podcast

In this month's podcast, Caoimhe speaks to money mentor, author, and podcast host, Santis O'Garro, about financial wellness and how you can manage your finances in the midst of a cost of living crisis. Santis, also known as the Carribean Dub, shares her top budgeting tips, how to tackle debt, and explains how she managed to pull herself out of €15

Retrofitting is becoming an ever more popular option for homeowners looking to increase the efficiency of their homes. In episode 34, Caoimhe speaks to two special guests. First, she hears from Dr. Oliver Kinnane, an associate professor at UCD, and a leading mind in the world of retrofitting. They discuss the wider state of retrofitting in Ireland

Car insurance is a fact of life for anyone owning a vehicle. But how can you lower the cost of this unavoidable bill? In episode 33, Caoimhe speaks to Daragh Cassidy, Head of Communications at bonkers.ie, to discuss how you can lower your car insurance costs in 7 ways, as well as delving into the car insurance market in Ireland.  You’ll also hear

Installing solar panels on your roof promises to cut the cost of your electricity bills, make you money and lower your carbon footprint, but are these renewable energy generators a good investment for you? In episode 32, Caoimhe speaks to Dr. Paul Deane, a Senior Research Scientist in Clean Energy from University College Cork, about the benefits o

Home insurance is designed to protect your most important assets; your home and your possessions. However, more and more policyholders are finding themselves underinsured or with the incorrect type of cover.In episode 31, Caoimhe and Daragh speak to CEO of Insurance Ireland, Moyagh Murdock about the dangers of underinsur

From saving for a mortgage deposit to getting all of your documents organised, getting ready to apply for a mortgage can be a daunting task for first-time buyers (FTBs) in Ireland. With that in mind, Caoimhe and Fionn sat down with our special guests to find out what mortgage lenders consider to be a desirable mortgage application, as well as what

As public and private electric vehicle (EV) charging points spring up across the country, motorists have become more incentivised to switch to EVs due to the grants and incentives that are available. In light of this, Caoimhe and Fionn sat down with a series of guests to discuss electric vehicles in Ireland. Our hosts talk to Michele Collins, Seni

On the latest episode of the bonkers.ie podcast, Daragh and Caoimhe sit down to discuss their top tips and tricks for saving money and making more environmentally-friendly decisions this Christmas.  From savvy gifting ideas, to clever ways for you to cut the cost of your Christmas food shop, this episode will help you prepare for the festive seaso

On the latest episode of the bonkers.ie podcast, Daragh and Caoimhe dispel some of the most common energy savings myths so that you can separate fact from fiction. With so many energy-saving tips and tricks out there, it’s difficult to know what advice to follow. Listen back to this episode of our podcast to determine what works and what d

On the latest episode of the podcast, Daragh and Caoimhe discuss the launch of the Government’s First Home Scheme. The new initiative is aimed at helping first-time buyers to bridge the funding gap and get their foot on the property ladder. The team talk you through everything you need to know from how the scheme wor

On this month’s show we're joined by Pádraig Power, Marketing Manager for Refurbed.ie in Ireland, an online marketplace for refurbished electronic devices.  We chat about the company’s success to date, the services it offers, as well as some interesting data on the types of people who use its site. And with the holiday season in full swing, in th

When it comes to choosing a new bank, its fees and charges, its customer service and the size of its branch network used to be the main considerations. Increasingly though, the quality of a bank's mobile app is what interests customers the most. And with KBC and Ulster Bank exiting Ireland soon, hundreds and thousands of people will be on t