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There’s a moment every Christmas in Ireland that feels nearly scripted at this stage — you unwrap a present, the paper falls off, and there it is: a Lynx Africa set, as reliable as rain in July. Someone else gets a novelty mug with a slogan so unfunny it should be illegal, another lad gets socks with pint glasses on them, and someone will definitely be landed with a bath hamper that smells like a hotel corridor. We laugh, we say “sound, that’ll come in handy,” but we all know half of these things end up living in The Drawer....

How to Work Out How Many Times a Power Bank Can Charge Your Phone A quick, no-nonsense guide from PowerBanks.ie ☘️ — learn how to estimate your phone’s charge count, and try our free calculator to skip the maths. 🔢 The Simple Formula Ever looked at a 20,000 mAh or 50,000 mAh power bank and wondered how many charges you’ll actually get? Here’s the short answer — you only need two numbers: your power bank’s capacity and your phone’s battery size. (Power Bank Capacity × 0.85) ÷ Phone Battery Size = Estimated Full Charges That 0.85 allows for the usual...

Ryanair & Aer Lingus Power Bank Rules – What’s Allowed & Our Top Travel Picks (2025 Guide) ✈️ Can I Bring a Power Bank on a Plane in Ireland? Yes – both Ryanair and Aer Lingus allow passengers to bring power banks in carry-on luggage only. They’re classed as lithium-ion batteries, which aviation safety rules forbid in checked bags because of potential fire risk. If you’re flying from Ireland to Europe or further abroad, make sure your power bank meets each airline’s capacity limit before travelling. ⚡ Quick Power Bank Limits at a Glance (2025) Airline Carry-on Allowed? Checked Luggage?...

Ah, camping season in Ireland.. best camping power banks are on everyones mind..— where the air is fresh, the tea tastes better in a flask, and the rain is... well, let’s just say less consistent. Whether you're off to Connemara, parked up by Lough Derg, or risking midges in Kerry, one thing's for sure: your phone, torch, drone, or GPS won’t charge itself. And sure as sunrise, there won’t be a socket in sight. Enter: the humble, powerful, and occasionally sun-loving power bank. Let’s have a proper natter about the best camping power banks in Ireland, and why every tent...