Converting open fire to gas/electric - advice please

Everlong1

I live in an old (100 years or thereabouts!) 2 up 2 down terraced house in a traditionally working class area of Dublin. I have an open coal fire in the house and love a good roaring fire of a winter’s night. However I’m at the point now where I’m seriously thinking about having it converted to either a gas or electric fire. I’m aware that the Government is planning to ban / phase out all open coal fires at some point plus I’m getting tired of the amount of work involved in ordering the coal, storing it, cleaning out the fireplace every night etc.

I have no idea what’s involved by way of either cost or building works in terms of getting this done. I have gas fired central heating in the house. Any advice on whether gas or electric would be better, possible costs, and what I should factor into my decision would be welcome.

Everlong1

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Goldengirl

Hi, everlong , I noticed your post .
There is a good sticky thread somewhere on stove questions but not sure if it is on the plumbing and heating forum or diy .
Maybe you would get more answers there if you ask a mod to move your post ?