In the excitement of buying a new home, buying home insurance might not be the sexiest thing on the to-do list, but our call agents tell us that when people do call in a panic, they really don’t know what they are asking for. We spoke to Sarah Gleeson from our Home Insurance Team and… Continue reading 4 things to do before you call for First Time Buyer Home Insurance – AA Ireland
Category: How To
How To Drive Safely In Snow Or Hail
By Kieran Hanley Driving in hail or snow can be one of the most challenging parts of travelling in wintry conditions. If you do need to make essential journeys in adverse weather conditions, you can make your journey safer by following these tips. Be Prepared Safety on the road starts before you even begin your… Continue reading How To Drive Safely In Snow Or Hail
AA Roadwatch’s guide to driving in icy conditions
By Kieran Hanley During the winter season, driving conditions can be much more challenging due to the colder weather. Icy road conditions are a common sight in the winter months, and can be a nasty surprise if you’re not prepared. If you must make essential journeys on icy roads, here are a few tips to… Continue reading AA Roadwatch’s guide to driving in icy conditions
Road closures in East Cork for IRONMAN 2019
Ireland’s first ever full distance IRONMAN event gets underway in Youghal on Sunday 23rd of June. There will be significant disruption to traffic around East Cork over the weekend. If you’re due to travel in the area, read on for road closures, parking arrangements and more. COURSE ROUTE The race will begin with a 3.8km… Continue reading Road closures in East Cork for IRONMAN 2019
8 Tips To Prepare For Your Driving Test
AA Roadwatch’s Jonathan Byrne gives his top tips on how to pass your driving test; the journey from learner to novice. Let’s face it, doing your driving test can be a daunting experience. It might be up there with doing the Leaving Cert and going to the dentist in terms of the stress, the worry… Continue reading 8 Tips To Prepare For Your Driving Test
How to get to Malahide Castle
Malahide Castle will host a number of concerts this June. We’ve put together details on how to get there and other useful information to help you plan your journey. Malahide Castle. CONCERT DATES Friday 7th June: Snow Patrol. Gates, 5pm Saturday 8th June: The Cure. Gates, 4pm Friday 14th June: Mumford & Sons. Gates, 5pm… Continue reading How to get to Malahide Castle
Step-by-Step Guide to the Help to Buy Scheme
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 your home… Continue reading Step-by-Step Guide to the Help to Buy Scheme
How to secure your home against burglary
Make sure all external doors and windows are fitted with secure, key-operated locks Keep your home insurance policy up to date Have any defective or faulty locks replaced immediately Keep your keys out of sight and avoid keeping them near the door or near the letterbox where they could be easily reached. Get into the… Continue reading How to secure your home against burglary
Motorway Rules in Ireland
We know that many of you are frustrated by poor driving habits on our motorways – the huge response to our Facebook post about a middle-lane hogger in the UK is proof of that. So, here’s a reminder about how to use motorway lanes correctly… The Basics The maximum speed limit on a motorway is… Continue reading Motorway Rules in Ireland
How to pack carry-on luggage like a pro!
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 a pilot,… Continue reading How to pack carry-on luggage like a pro!