Tips for Travelling with pets
Aug06

Tips for Travelling with pets

We have some tips for travelling with our furry friends writes Geraldine Herbert For the safety of people and pets, animals should be restrained in the car. Never let a pet travel in the front because it could be seriously injured or killed, just as a small child could be if an airbag deploys. Also, it is never a good idea to put a pet in the boot. They deserve your attention and who knows what they could get up to?   Tips for...

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New regulations for e-scooters and e-bikes are on the way
Jun28

New regulations for e-scooters and e-bikes are on the way

The Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 has finally been signed into law so what are the implications for e-scooters and e-bikes writes Geraldine Herbert What is the current situation with e-scooters? Despite the growing popularity of E-scooters they are currently illegal on Irish roads and this is due to the fact that they are classified in law as mechanically propelled vehicle or MPVs. In order for an MPV to be used legally on our...

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Eight tips for driving on the right
Jun24

Eight tips for driving on the right

Here are some tips so you can master driving on the right quickly writes Geraldine Herbert Two thirds of the countries in the world drive on the right including much of Europe, the USA, China and Russia so the chances are if you are taking a car abroad this summer or hiring one you will have to quickly adjust to driving on the opposite site of the road. 1) Stay on busy roads for the first few days. With a car in front of you its much...

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Six of the most spectacular landscapes you will ever drive through
Jun19

Six of the most spectacular landscapes you will ever drive through

From twisting coastal routes to rugged mountains and scenic fjords, here are six of the best driving routes around the world for epic landscapes and ocean views writes Geraldine Herbert IRELAND  – THE WILD ATLANTIC WAY Stretching from the northern Inishowen Peninsula in County Donegal to the southern town of Kinsale in County Cork, the Wild Atlantic way is the longest defined coastal route in the world. The twisting coastal...

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Five Tips for Dealing with Hay Fever when Driving
Jun14

Five Tips for Dealing with Hay Fever when Driving

For almost one in five people in Ireland summer time is hay fever season so here are some tips for dealing with Hay Fever when driving writes Geraldine Herbert Driving with a runny nose, headache and constant sneezing is not only annoying but it could be dangerously distracting as it can take your attention off the road. Plus, hay fever season can mean less sleep at night so sufferers are often already more tired than usual. Ensure...

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