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As students across Ireland prepare to move into halls, shared student houses and privately rented accommodation for the new academic year, Rentokil is advising them look out for signs of unwanted pests.

Between lectures, assignments, making new friends, socialising, and maybe living away from home for the first time, third-level education can mean a big change in routine, and one that means eating habits might slip down the priority list for some new students.

As parents across Ireland launch into the back-to-school rush, food-saving app Too Good To Go has tips for families hoping to save food and money, with its Back to School Guide.

Pest control company Rentokil has reported a 57.3 per cent increase in fly-related enquiries in the three months of April to June 2026 compared to the same period last year, as warmer weather and favourable breeding conditions drive a surge in activity across homes and businesses.

Few dishes capture the essence of summer as perfectly as a simple summer salad. Fresh, colourful, and effortless to prepare, it embodies the season’s abundance while offering a refreshing alternative to heavier meals. Although culinary trends come and go, the simple summer salad remains a timeless favourite, valued for its versatility, nutritional benefits, and ability to showcase the natural flavours of seasonal ingredients.

Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB) is offering a one-day Certified Carbon Literacy course at the Bia Innovator Campus on Thursday May 28, from 10am – 4 pm, designed specifically for those working across the food sector and in the community.

New Environmental Protection Agency research shows that 48 per cent of people say bread is the food they throw out most often. The research, carried out for National Stop Food Waste Day last weekend, explored our habits which contribute to the more than 220,000 tonnes of household food waste produced in Ireland every year.

Seán Canney TD, Minister of State for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and ports and Leader in Cabinet of the Independent Ministers, has welcomed the allocation of €45,000 in grant funding to Amicitia Health & Social Care, Athenry, under the Circular Economy Innovation Grant Scheme (CEIGS).

As families in Galway begin the big Christmas food shop, ?? Too Good To Go, the world’s largest marketplace for surplus food is drawing attention to Galway’s annual food waste bill. The county is on track to throw away an estimated ??€69 million in food waste this year.

People are being urged not to forget the seasonal vegetables hiding in their fridges this Christmas season.