One of Ireland’s biggest and best festivals is on this weekend in Co.Laois – The Electric Picnic. We will be helping out all you festival-goers this week with survival tips and advising you on what might be worth insuring before … Continue reading
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They might be a good-looking bunch but Hollywood’s A-listers aren’t generally known for their intellectual prowess or common sense, especially when it comes to getting behind the wheel. We have collected eight of the best (or should that we worst?) celebrity … Continue reading
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With the current global concern for the environment, it is not surprising that the majority of car manufactures are hopping on the green bandwagon, rolling out fantastically fuel-efficient vehicles. Even top Hollywood celebrities are advocating eco-friendly modes of transportation. The … Continue reading
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Although we are proud to call Ireland home, we thought it might be interesting to see how we rank globally. Mercer’s list of the best cities in the world is released annually, ranking 221 cities around the world based on … Continue reading
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Drink driving remains a major issue in Ireland and a primary contributing factor in road accidents. In an attempt to gauge current thinking on the subject, we conducted a small survey of over 100 Irish people between the ages of … Continue reading
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This convoy of celebrity cars have graced our screens (whether big or small) over the years, in some cases even outshining their human co-stars. We went with our top 5 so the list is by no means exhaustive – what … Continue reading
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Although most of us are conscientious road users, it just takes one numskull to test your car’s mettle. Thankfully, car companies are putting safety first and constantly improving the safety features of their cars. So what are the safest cars … Continue reading
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We felt a list of places to see before you die would be a fitting conclusion to our week of travel articles. This collection of natural and man-made marvels come highly recommended but are probably the tip of the iceberg … Continue reading
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So far we have focused on homegrown Irish holidays. If you’re looking to travel a little further afield and like a good party, this list should point you in the right direction. From tomato throwing in Spain to Canada’s biggest … Continue reading
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Yesterday, we looked at some of the best places to visit in Ireland. Staying with this theme, we are now going to look at some of Ireland’s best hotels to stay in if you fancy splashing out on your ‘staycation’! … Continue reading
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