WOODIES have just released a product that’ll keep you warm this winter without putting on the heating.

The new De Vielle Eco Chimney Heatsaver Balloon is available across its stores today for only €24.99.

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A chimney heatsaver balloon is a reusable device designed to block the airflow in your chimney when it’s not in use.

It helps prevent warm air from escaping your home and cold air from entering through the chimney, thus saving energy and reducing heating costs. 

These balloons are made of heat-resistant material and are inflated to fit snugly inside the chimney opening. 

They are a simple and cost-effective way to improve the energy efficiency of your home especially as winter approaches.

It reads on Woodies website: “The De Vielle Eco Chimney Heatsaver Balloon stops down draughts and updraughts.

“Simply inflate to install, and deflate to remove the product.

“This is a reusable product which ensures you keep the heat in your house.”

What’s more, the item comes with some major benefits, including:

• Stops down draughts and updraughts.
• Easy to use
• Allows for a little ventilation.
• Stops debris, soot and bird mess.

The chimney heatsaver balloon has a width of 300X280mm and it can be installed in just seconds.

Don’t miss out on your chance of buying it while it’s on the shelves of Woodies.

Buyers have even left great reviews of the product.

One person wrote: “Easy to install and does what it says on the tin. Stops draughty coming down the chimney.”

Another said: “It is very good. I’m delighted with it.”

This comes after Woodies are sure they have everything you need to ensure your outdoor space is looking its best this autumn.

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Or to begin summer 2025 the right way with these bargain pieces available now.

And the savings are massive, with a garden furniture set reduced by a whopping €500.

The Arabella 4-Seater Rattan Garden Patio Set originally retailed at €1499.99 but it is now priced at just €899.99.

Woodies officials said: “This beautiful Arabella Patio Set adds a touch of luxury to classic outdoor dining.”

The dining set comes with four classic rattan chairs which have high backs for extra comfort while relaxing in the garden.

Woodies describe them as “hand-woven weave upon lightweight aluminium frames expertly crafted into timeless designs to enjoy in your garden for years to come.”

Also included are the seat and back cushions for each of the four chairs meaning shoppers are guaranteed comfort.

And if you are still hoping to get the most out of summer and are having a few friends over, this piece of tech could be a perfect addition.

Pizza parties will be taken to the next level with the Pizza Oven BBQ Topper and Paddle.

Originally retailing at €79.99, shoppers can now grab this neat cooker for just €49.99.

TAOISEACH Simon Harris has been urged to issue an apology to the public over the farcical over spend and delays in the National Children’s Hospital.

Executives from the hospital development board will be hauled before the Dail’s Health Committee on Wednesday to face questions over the latest war of words with the builder BAM.

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In an opening statement to be read to the Committee, chief officer of the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board David Gunning accused builder BAM of showing “complete disregard for sick children” with continued delays to finishing the project.

CONTINUED DELAYS

He will tell the Health Committee that BAM are not resourcing the project adequately, are repeatedly claiming rooms are complete when they are not and have pushed the completion date out four times in the past year.

The hospital was due to be handed over to the health service in February of next year with a six month fit out expected to see the hospital open to patients before the end of 2025 – however, this is now highly unlikely.

Documents provided to the Committee give examples of issues the Board have had with BAM.

In one instance, the Board had requested that square grilles in 11 operating theatres be replaced with circular ones.

BAM claimed this would delay the project six months and would cost an added €25 million.

However, the Board challenged this and the work was completed in a matter of weeks for just €200,000.

The documents show that there have been 2,311 claims made by BAM for added funding for the hospital with a value of €793 million.

Separately, a KPMG report provided to the HSE has raised concerns about the lack of preparation for the transition process from the three children’s hospitals into the new National Children’s Hospital.

‘COMPLETE FARCE’

The continued delays and overspends in the project dominated proceedings in the Dail on Tuesday.

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald said the development of the hospital has “descended into complete farce” with never ending delays, massive overspends and zero accountability.

The opposition leader accused Simon Harris of signing off on weak contracts as Health Minister which led to the current debacle and claimed the Government is being “rolled over repeatedly” by the developer.

The Dublin TD pointed to children with scoliosis and spina bifida who are waiting years for surgeries and need this hospital open immediately.

In response, Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe said week after week TDs raise children’s waiting list issues in the Dail which he claims highlights the need for the national children’s hospital.

The Fine Gael TD said the Board of the hospital development are fighting on behalf of the Government and taxpayer when it comes to getting the hospital open as soon as possible.

He said that the Board is withholding payments from the developer as one of the levers they have to push for the hospital to be completed.

Minister Donohoe also said lessons have been learned from the hospital project which have changed contracts for developing other large scale projects.

APOLOGY CALLS

Labour’s Duncan Smith has called on Taoiseach Simon Harris to apologise to the public over the issue.

He said: “It is time for both the Taoiseach and the Minister of Health to make an unreserved apology for this debacle.

“People are unbelievably angry that there has been no control of spending of taxpayers money and all of the delays and now this new spectre of it not being operationally ready.

“I think they need to draw a line under this and present to us the people of Ireland an actual real plan that is going to get this over the line and operationally ready and I think to go with that the Taoiseach and Minister for Health need to offer the Irish people an unreserved apology.”

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DUNNE Stores bosses have done it again and dropped the ultimate must-have Skims dupe.

The Polyamide Fitted Crop Tee has landed in stores nationwide and is available online.

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The sleek top, available in mink or white, has a similar buttery feel to the Skims favourite.

Dunnes Stores designers said the tee is an “everyday essential”.

They said: “Cut from slinky polyamide fabric, this top is super soft and form-fitting.

“An everyday essential, it has a crew neck and short sleeves.”

The stretch t-shirt comes in sizes XS to XXL.

But sizes M to XXL have been snapped up online.

The high street dupe version is a bargain €8, while the luxury brand will set you back €58.

The Skims description reads: “We perfected the t-shirt.

“Made with our signature buttery-soft fabric with incredible stretch and a second-skin feel, this versatile tee molds to your body for the most flattering fit whether you’re dressing it up or down.

“Features a classic crew neck and short sleeves. Fits true to size.”

With a similar neckline and stretchy material, the dupe t-shirt is a staple you keep reaching for again and again.

Separately, a fashion fan tried a viral new cardigan from Penneys and claimed it’s “worth the hype”.

Deborah Stack, who posts under @deborah_stackx on TikTok, alerted her followers to the look in a recent post.

Taking to social media platform, the fashion lover shared a clip of the Penneys soft blend cardigan.

Deborah said: “THAT viral knitted bomber from Penneys/ Primark.”

She continued: “I ran to Penneys, I’ve seen this all over TikTok.

“So it’s the little new bomber, €21, and this is actually the size small.

“And there’s loads of room in it, they come in three colours.”

“I got the viral Penneys cardigan, and it’s worth the hype.

“This is a size small and it’s a generous fit.

“It’s €21, which can be steep for Penneys, but the material is gorgeous and I feel it’s worth it.”

Fans of the look took to the comments to admire the cosy autumn look.

One person said: “Stunning on you.”

While another said: “I need.”

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