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Ten Things to Know About the PTSB Ideal Home Show 2025

Posted by wheelsforwomen on Sep 30, 2025

Ten Things to Know About the PTSB Ideal Home Show 2025

Drive Electric is back at the PTSB Ideal Home Show with EVs from Ford, Tesla, Carland Dublin Michael Grant Motors and KGM — but that’s just the start. Here are 10 things to know. Dates & VenueThe PTSB Ideal Home Show returns to the RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin, from Friday 17th to Sunday 19th October 2025. Ireland’s Largest Home EventRunning for more than 30 years, the show attracts up to 30,000 visitors, making it the country’s biggest and most influential home and lifestyle event. Over 200 ExhibitorsFrom renovations and furnishings to modular builds, appliances, and smart home technology, exhibitors cover every stage of the home journey. Sustainability in FocusThis year spotlights energy and heating innovations, with Electric Ireland Superhomes offering free consultations on solar, heat pumps, grants and incentives. Dermot Bannon LiveArchitect and TV presenter Dermot Bannon will appear on Friday and Saturday at the Mitsubishi Electric Ecodan Home Advice Theatre, sharing renovation insights. Star Line-Up of ExpertsExpect appearances from Jo Linehan, Hugh Wallace, Patricia Power, Diarmuid Gavin, Aileen Cox Blundell, Tom Joule OBE and more across advice theatres and pavilions. Culinary StageAt the Dunnes Stores Chefs Live Theatre, Neven Maguire, Donal Skehan, Brian McDermott and others will demonstrate seasonal recipes and cooking tips. Designer CollectionsRenowned names including Carolyn Donnelly, Paul Costelloe, Helen James and Francis Brennan will showcase their latest homeware ranges at the Dunnes Stores Pavilion. Signature ZonesVisitors can explore the Home Energy Upgrade Pavilion, Kitchens & Bathrooms, Interiors Fair, Outdoor Living, Build & Modular Homes, and Drive Electric — featuring EVs from Tesla, Ford, and more. Getting ThereWith on-site parking and easy access via DART and Dublin Bus, the show is designed to be as accessible as it is inspiring To keep up to date with exhibitor announcements and show-related blogs, visit PTSB Ideal Home Show at www.idealhome.ie. Facebook – @IdealHomeShowDublin Instagram – @idealhomedublin X – @IdealHomeDublin ...

Ten Things to Know About Choosing the Colour of Your Next Car

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Ten Things to Know About Choosing the Colour of Your Next Car

Posted by Geraldine Herbert on Sep 24, 2025

Ten Things to Know About Choosing the Colour of Your Next Car

Car colour says more than you think from practicality and resale value to style and identity, here are ten things to know before choosing the shade of your next car. Grey rules the roadGrey has been Ireland’s top car colour for nine years straight, with 39% of 2025 sales. Low maintenance winsGrey, black and silver hide dirt, rain streaks and scratches better than brighter shades. Resale value mattersNeutral colours appeal to more buyers, making it easier to sell your car later. Silver defined the 2000sThe launch of the Ford Focus in Moondust Silver in 1998 kicked off two decades of silver dominance. The 1980s were colourfulWhite Toyotas and Nissans filled the roads, but red hatchbacks and blue saloons were everywhere too. Red meant sporty and cheapRed was the go-to for small, fun, affordable cars in the 80s and 90s. Blue was the safe betBlue struck a balance between being practical, stylish and easy to live with. Imports shaped trendsJapanese imports in the 80s and 90s helped make white and silver hugely popular. EVs may shake things upElectric cars bring bold design, and brighter colours may return as drivers look to stand out. Stay cautious with yellowDespite changing trends, yellow remains a rare choice on Irish roads – and probably always...

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Tips and Advice for New Drivers

Posted by wheelsforwomen on Sep 18, 2025

Tips and Advice for New Drivers

There can be quite a few challenges for the newly qualified driver setting out on their own for the first time. City and rural driving have their own unique scenarios, and there are strict rules to adhere to if you are unfortunate enough to have an accident with another car. To help ease the stress, RedClick Insurance have put together some tips to keep you safe and ease the stress of your first...

Aoife Raftery Set for Rally3 Debut at Overmountain Rally in ARA Championship

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Aoife Raftery Set for Rally3 Debut at Overmountain Rally in ARA Championship

Posted by wheelsforwomen on Sep 12, 2025

Aoife Raftery Set for Rally3 Debut at Overmountain Rally in ARA Championship

DirtFish Women in Motorsport Driver Aoife Raftery will return to the ARA National Championship presented by Kubota for next week’s Overmountain Rally The 24-year-old Irish driver, a DirtFish Women in Motorsport representative, burst onto the American rally scene in April with a stunning podium finish at the Olympus Rally. That performance marked her very first time competing in the United States, but it also made headlines across the motorsport world. Now, Raftery is back...