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Short guides to using IrelandInsights — how to navigate the map, read the data, and get the most from each feature.

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Overview
What is IrelandInsights?

A plain-English introduction to the platform — what it covers, where the data comes from, and who it is for.

How-to
Exploring the map and switching data layers

How to navigate the map, switch between data categories, and read what the colours mean.

How-to
Using the Rankings panel

How the Rankings panel works, how to read county comparisons, and how to open a full county profile.

How-to
Weather and environment panel

How to read live conditions, the 24-hour forecast, marine data, solar potential, and flood zone context.

Reference
Understanding energy metrics

What BER ratings, retrofit rates, BER coverage, and the energy burden classification mean — and how to interpret them.

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