How to Manage Hay Fever While Driving: Essential Tips for Allergy Season
For nearly one in five people in Ireland, summer doesn’t just mean sunshine — it signals the start of hay fever season. And for drivers, those itchy eyes, sneezing fits, and stuffy noses can be more than just an annoyance; they can be a real hazard on the road. Here are some smart strategies for managing hay fever symptoms while driving — and staying safe behind the wheel. 1. Keep Your Car SpotlessA clean car is your first line...
How to Travel Safely with Pets: Essential Tips for Road Trips with Your Dog or Cat
Planning a road trip with your pet this summer? Whether you’re heading across the country or just taking a short drive, travelling with animals requires a bit of extra preparation to ensure the journey is safe, stress-free, and enjoyable for both you and your four-legged companion. First and foremost, safety comes above all. Just like humans, pets must be properly restrained in the car. Letting...
Beginner’s Guide to Cycling: Tips for New Cyclists from Gear to Confidence
As we move into the summer many are considering cycling to work or simply getting out on a bike we have some tips for the newbie cyclist writes Ruth O’Connor I’m like an excited child, squealing with excitement as we pass each other. I try to communicate my delight and solidarity with an enthusiastic nod and smile, whilst also trying not to come across as a total oddball. But every single time, my gleeful grin is been mirrored...
Global Survey Finds 95% of Women Drivers Face Aggression on the Road
A vast majority of women drivers—95%—report having experienced aggressive behaviour behind the wheel, according to a new global survey released to mark International Women Drivers’ Day (June 24). The survey, commissioned by Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY) in collaboration with Czech motoring magazine Žena v autě.cz, collected responses from 1,879 women in 47 countries. It is the most comprehensive study to date on women’s...
What You Need to Know About the Immediate Stop-Drive Order for Citroën C3 and DS 3 Vehicles
Citroën Ireland has issued an urgent stop-drive order for thousands of C3 and DS 3 vehicles over serious airbag safety concerns, affecting models built between 2009 and 2016. Q: What’s happened?Stellantis has issued an immediate stop-drive order for certain Citroën C3 and Citroën DS 3 vehicles manufactured between 2009 and 2016. These vehicles are equipped with Takata airbags, which may pose a serious safety risk. Q: What exactly...
What to do if you Breakdown on a Motorway
Cars breakdown at the most inopportune times and often in the worst places so we have five simple tips to keep you and your passengers safe writes Geraldine Herbert 1) Move to the hard shoulder as quickly as possible – If is important to move your car as fast as you can onto the hard shoulder and once there try to park the car in as tight as you can. Put on your hazard lights and the car’s sidelights and if visibility is bad you...
