{"product_id":"waterford-whispers-news-2026","title":"Waterford Whispers News 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eTHE YEAR THAT WAS, WATEFORD WHISPERS STYLE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIreland, 2026: a year when cost of the humble chicken fillet roll made it a luxury item and rising fuel costs sparked nationwide protests, with convoys of tractors and trucks bringing parts of the country to a standstill. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the brighter side, Ireland’s obsession with saunas exploded in 2026, with pop-up steam boxes appearing everywhere from beaches to industrial estates, offering the national dream: temporary warmth, minimal privacy, and the illusion of wellness before stepping back into reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe beloved stocking filler returns, packed with the biggest stories, headlines and talking points from 2026 alongside a fresh helping of exclusive madness. From sharp political satire and fuel-price fury to housing frustration, cost-of-living chaos, EU Presidency pageantry and everything in between, this festive must-have captures the year exactly as we lived it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe year that was, Waterford-Whispers style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gill Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":58449367007619,"sku":"9781804585856","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/3664\/7811\/files\/13ce0ec2aa11c8dc3d94ad8992d87442.jpg?v=1783952113","url":"https:\/\/shop.gill.ie\/products\/waterford-whispers-news-2026","provider":"Gill","version":"1.0","type":"link"}