Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Dublin, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Electricity & Water
Like most utilities in Dublin, the government still has involvement in both the electricity and water supplies to the city. The Dublin City Council regulates water supplies, and the... read more
Electricity
The Electricity Supply Board (ESB) provides electricity in Ireland. Most existing homes in Dublin have electricity connections, so setting up a new account simply requires calling the ESB... read more
Water
Water is free in Dublin so most houses already have a connection and it requires nothing more than turning on the taps to access clean drinking water. Developers and builders usually deal... read more
Gas
Household gas connections in Dublin are administered by Bord Gáis Eireann, usually known simply as Bord Gáis (and pronounced a bit like Board Gosh), which is entirely government owned.... read more
Sewerage
Dublin’s underground sewer network is managed by Dublin City Council, free of charge. Serving close to 1.7 million city residents, the network extends over 2,500km and includes 33 pumping... read more
Rubbish Disposal and Recycling
Waste services and recycling services are both carried out by Dublin City Council. A ‘wheelie bin’ system is in place by which private households are given a Council bin (either large or... read more
Telephone
Eircom, which was a state run company until just a few years ago, is still the major telephone provider in Dublin. Several competitors have cropped up recently, though almost every home... read more
