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  • 8 October 2026 · Советы · 6 min read

    Как найти электрика в Ирландии: проверка Safe Electric RU

    Практичный гид: как проверить регистрацию Safe Electric (RECI) перед тем, как доверить кому-то электропроводку в вашем доме в Ирландии.

  • 8 October 2026 · Советы · 6 min read

    Как найти уборщицу или клининг в Ирландии: на что обратить внимание RU

    Как нанять уборщицу в Ирландии: виды уборки, список задач, продукты и инвентарь, ключи и питомцы, а также как безопасно оплатить услугу.

  • 8 October 2026 · Поради · 6 min read

    Прибирання після оренди в Ірландії: як повернути депозит UK

    Що прибрати перед здачею оренди в Ірландії, що кажуть правила RTB про повернення депозиту і як забронювати клінінгову компанію.

  • 8 October 2026 · Поради · 6 min read

    Як знайти сантехніка в Ірландії: на що звернути увагу UK

    Практичний гід: коли сантехнік має бути зареєстрованим RGI для газових робіт і чому ризиковано платити готівкою без жодного підтвердження.

  • 8 October 2026 · Ghiduri · 7 min read

    Mutare în Irlanda: lista completă, ca să nu uiți nimic RO

    Checklist de mutare în Irlanda: înregistrarea chiriei la RTB, utilități, schimbarea adresei, redirecționarea poștei și cine te poate ajuta.

  • 8 October 2026 · Ghiduri · 6 min read

    Cum găsești un electrician de încredere în Irlanda: verificarea Safe Electric RO

    Cum găsești un electrician în Irlanda: verifici înregistrarea Safe Electric, ceri certificatul de finalizare și compari oferte înainte să rezervi.

  • 8 October 2026 · Guides · 6 min read

    Babysitter vs childminder in Ireland: what's the difference?

    Babysitter or childminder? How the two differ in Ireland, which suits your family, what to ask each, and where Tusla registration fits in.

  • 8 October 2026 · Guides · 6 min read

    Handyman jobs: what a handyman can (and can't) do in Ireland

    What a handyman can and can't do in Ireland: flat-pack, shelves and small repairs, and where electrical and gas work need a registered professional.

  • 8 October 2026 · Guides · 6 min read

    Dog walkers in Ireland: how to find someone you can trust

    How to find a dog walker in Ireland you can trust: solo vs group walks, what to ask, the meet-and-greet, and agreeing key access before the first walk.

  • 8 October 2026 · Guides · 6 min read

    Man with a van in Ireland: how to book one and what to ask

    Booking a man with a van in Ireland? What to tell them, what to ask about price, helpers and insurance, and how to compare quotes before you book.

  • 8 October 2026 · Guías · 6 min read

    Clases particulares en Irlanda (grinds): cómo encontrar profesor ES

    Cómo encontrar clases particulares (grinds) para tus hijos en Irlanda: Junior Cycle y Leaving Cert, online o presencial, y Garda vetting.

  • 8 October 2026 · Guías · 6 min read

    Cómo encontrar un electricista de confianza en Irlanda ES

    Cómo encontrar un electricista en Irlanda: qué es Safe Electric, cómo comprobar su registro, qué preguntar antes de contratar y cómo pagar con seguridad.

  • 8 October 2026 · Guias · 6 min read

    Mudança na Irlanda: checklist completo, semana a semana PT

    Checklist de mudança na Irlanda: o que fazer 4 a 6 semanas antes, redirecionamento de correspondência, contas, dia da mudança e serviços depois.

  • 8 October 2026 · Guias · 6 min read

    Como encontrar uma diarista ou faxineira de confiança na Irlanda PT

    Como contratar uma diarista ou faxina na Irlanda: tipos de limpeza, lista do que precisa ser feito, preço, chave, pets e como pagar com segurança.

  • 8 October 2026 · Poradniki · 6 min read

    Sprzątanie po wynajmie w Irlandii: jak odzyskać kaucję PL

    Co posprzątać przed oddaniem mieszkania w Irlandii, co mówią zasady RTB o zwrocie kaucji i jak zarezerwować firmę sprzątającą przez Service Connect.

  • 8 October 2026 · Poradniki · 6 min read

    Jak znaleźć hydraulika w Irlandii: na co zwrócić uwagę PL

    Jak znaleźć hydraulika w Irlandii: kiedy do prac przy gazie potrzebny jest instalator RGI, jak porównać oferty i czemu płatność gotówką bywa ryzykowna.

  • 28 September 2026 · Ghiduri · 6 min read

    Cum găsești un instalator de încredere în Irlanda RO

    Cum găsești un instalator în Irlanda: RGI pentru gaz, verificarea calificărilor și cum eviți riscurile plății cash fără urmă.

  • 28 September 2026 · Ghiduri · 6 min read

    Curățenie la final de chirie în Irlanda: cum îți recuperezi depozitul RO

    Ce trebuie curățat înainte de predarea unei chirii în Irlanda, ce spun regulile RTB despre returnarea depozitului și cum să rezervi o firmă de curățenie.

  • 28 September 2026 · Поради · 6 min read

    Як знайти електрика в Ірландії: перевірка Safe Electric UK

    Практичний гід: як перевірити реєстрацію Safe Electric (RECI) перед тим, як довірити комусь електропроводку у вашому домі в Ірландії.

  • 28 September 2026 · Поради · 7 min read

    Переїзд в Ірландії: чек-лист, щоб нічого не забути UK

    Практичний чек-лист переїзду в Ірландії: реєстрація оренди в RTB, перенесення комунальних послуг і яку адресу дійсно потрібно змінити.

  • 28 September 2026 · Советы · 6 min read

    Как найти сантехника в Ирландии: на что обратить внимание RU

    Практичный гид: когда сантехник обязан быть зарегистрированным RGI для газовых работ и почему рискованно платить наличными без чека.

  • 28 September 2026 · Советы · 6 min read

    Как найти репетитора в Ирландии: Junior Cycle и Leaving Cert RU

    Как выбрать репетитора для подготовки к Junior Cycle и Leaving Cert в Ирландии: разница между уровнями, очно или онлайн, что уточнить заранее.

  • 28 September 2026 · Guides · 6 min read

    Finding a pet sitter in Ireland: what to ask before you book

    Types of pet care in Ireland: drop-in visits, walking, boarding and house-sitting. What to ask before booking a pet sitter.

  • 28 September 2026 · Guides · 6 min read

    Hiring a photographer in Ireland: weddings, family shoots and events

    How to choose a photographer for a wedding, family shoot or event in Ireland: style, what's included in a package, and when to book.

  • 28 September 2026 · Guides · 6 min read

    Mobile mechanics and NCT prep in Ireland: what gets checked

    How often your car needs an NCT, what a pre-NCT check covers, and how a mobile mechanic can help you pass first time without two trips to the garage.

  • 28 September 2026 · Guides · 6 min read

    Home hairdressers and personal care in Ireland: what to expect

    Booking a mobile hairdresser, manicurist or beautician to come to your home in Ireland: what's covered, how to prepare, and what to ask before booking.

  • 27 September 2026 · Guides · 7 min read

    Finding a childminder in Ireland: questions to ask and what to check

    Tusla registration, Garda vetting and the National Childcare Scheme, explained. What to ask a childminder before you book, and what to check yourself.

  • 27 September 2026 · Guides · 5 min read

    Hiring a gardener in Ireland: one-off tidy-ups vs regular maintenance

    One-off tidy-up or regular maintenance? What each type of gardening job actually covers, what to ask before booking, and how to hire a gardener in Ireland.

  • 27 September 2026 · Guides · 5 min read

    Boiler service in Ireland: how often, what's checked and how to book one

    How often to service a gas or oil boiler in Ireland, who's legally allowed to do it, what a service actually checks, and the best time of year to book.

  • 27 September 2026 · Guides · 5 min read

    Emergency electrician in Ireland: what to do and what it costs to call one out

    Sparks, a burning smell, no power? What to do first, when it's genuinely an emergency, and how call-out pricing for an emergency electrician in Ireland works.

  • 27 September 2026 · Guides · 5 min read

    What is Service Connect Ireland?

    Service Connect Ireland explained: what the app does, how booking and payment work, who it's for, the languages it supports and when you can use it.

  • 27 September 2026 · Buyer Protection · 5 min read

    How Service Connect Ireland keeps your payment safe

    Payment protection on Service Connect: card charged only when accepted, Stripe holds money until job done, full refunds if cancelled early.

  • 27 September 2026 · Comparisons · 7 min read

    Best apps to find a tradesperson in Ireland: an honest comparison

    How to find a tradesperson in Ireland: Service Connect, Airtasker, Checkatrade, Bark, Tradesmen.ie and word of mouth compared on fees, payments and checks.

  • 27 September 2026 · Comparisons · 6 min read

    Looking for an Airtasker alternative in Ireland?

    Airtasker alternatives in Ireland: Service Connect, Bark and Tradesmen.ie compared on fees, payments and vetting from official sources.

  • 27 September 2026 · Comparisons · 7 min read

    Service Connect vs Airtasker in Ireland: fees, payments and privacy compared

    Service Connect vs Airtasker in Ireland: fees for customers and providers, how payments are held, and privacy policies compared.

  • 27 September 2026 · Comparisons · 6 min read

    Service Connect vs Checkatrade for Irish homeowners and tradespeople

    Service Connect vs Checkatrade: vetting, membership costs, payments and coverage compared for Irish homeowners and tradespeople.

  • 26 September 2026 · Guides · 4 min read

    Finding grinds in Ireland: how to choose a tutor

    How to choose the right grinds tutor for the Junior or Leaving Cert: one-to-one or group, online or in person, safety tips and what to ask before booking.

  • 26 September 2026 · Seasonal · 4 min read

    Getting your home ready for winter in Ireland: autumn checklist

    An autumn checklist for getting your home ready for winter in Ireland, from gutter cleaning to boiler servicing, and who to book on Service Connect

  • 26 September 2026 · Guides · 5 min read

    Moving house in Ireland: a checklist, and who to book

    A week-by-week checklist for moving house in Ireland, plus who to book for removals, cleaning, handyman jobs and more through Service Connect.

  • 26 September 2026 · Guides · 4 min read

    End-of-tenancy cleaning in Ireland: a checklist

    A practical room-by-room checklist for end of tenancy cleaning in Ireland, plus tips on timing, photos and booking move out cleaning on Service Connect.

  • 26 September 2026 · Guides · 5 min read

    Hiring an Electrician in Ireland: What to Check First

    Searching for an electrician near me? Here's what to check before you book: registration, the job details, what to ask, and staying safe while you wait.

  • 26 September 2026 · Guides · 5 min read

    Plumbing emergency? What to do first in Ireland

    A burst pipe or leak? What to do in the first ten minutes, how to spot a real emergency vs one that can wait, and how to find a plumber fast in Ireland.

  • 26 September 2026 · Guides · 5 min read

    Hiring a house cleaner in Ireland: what to ask before you book

    Thinking about hiring a house cleaner in Ireland? Here's what to ask before you book, from one-off cleans to end-of-tenancy, keys, pricing and trust.

  • 26 September 2026 · Company News · 5 min read

    Service Connect: book trusted local services in Ireland

    Service Connect is Ireland's app for booking trusted tradespeople and professionals: charged only when accepted, held until the job is done.

  • 26 September 2026 · Buyer Protection · 4 min read

    How Buyer Protection Works on Service Connect

    How payment and buyer protection work on Service Connect: when your card is charged, how Stripe holds the money, confirming a job and what the fee covers.

  • 26 September 2026 · Guides · 5 min read

    How to Hire a Tradesperson in Ireland

    A practical checklist for hiring a reliable tradesperson in Ireland: clear job details, multiple quotes, checked registrations, insurance and safer payment

  • 26 September 2026 · For Providers · 5 min read

    Get Your First Jobs as a New Provider

    A practical guide for new Service Connect providers in Ireland: build a profile that gets picked, price jobs well, reply fast and get your first booking.

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