09 Aug 2018
Posted by Arwen Foley 
A talent is (air)borne There are good and bad things about long distance relationships. Well, I’ve found at least one good thing; I can now fit everything plus the kitchen sink into a single piece of hand luggage. It all started when my boyfriend, now husband, decided to become a pilot. Never marry...
Read more → 20 Jun 2018
Posted by Michelle Connor 
The process of purchasing your first home can be an incredibly daunting task. From the jitter of nerves and excitement the moment you find your dream house up until the ‘sale agreed’ sign is placed outside, the journey to becoming a home owner is often a long challenging process. Not to mention that...
Read more → 05 Apr 2017
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
While you may already be planning your 2017 summer holiday, leaving a home idle for a lengthy period of a time is a major concern for many home-owners. However, there are some simple things you can do to prevent burglaries and ensure that you can focus on relaxing instead of worrying about your home. ...
Read more → 30 Aug 2016
Posted by Sharron Lynskey 
Most child car locks can be activated via a small switch on the edge of the door Before you make the last-minute run into town to pick up school supplies, it may be a good idea to become familiar with the child safety locks in your car. Every parent knows that children are prone to becoming restless,...
Read more → 29 Feb 2016
Posted by Orla O'Callaghan 
These days we rely more than ever on the central heating boiler to keep the home warm and to provide hot water. Your boiler may be running all day, day in, day out, but how do know if it is working properly? If the flame-producing fuel doesn't burn correctly, then you could be at risk of carbon monoxide...
Read more → 25 Sep 2015
Posted by Orla O'Callaghan 
You may not think about your central heating system too often, but you'll certainly notice if it goes wrong – especially with the autumnal evenings quickly setting in. To keep it in good shape, turning the radiators on for a few minutes during the summer months is always a good way to get a head...
Read more → 25 Nov 2014
Posted by Orla O'Callaghan 
The AA is advising homeowners to winter-proof their homes to protect against worsening weather conditions. With colder temperatures and unsettled conditions predicted for the rest of winter, safe-guarding your home against the elements can greatly reduce the risk of damage. "It's very important that...
Read more → 06 Aug 2014
Posted by Miriam O'Neill 
Our Patrols regularly come across ill fitted child car seats when out and about attending to breakdowns. Often the parents will have a top of the range child car seat suggesting that safety is a priority for them but they've made a mistake at some point when installing it. This is a really common thing,...
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