Football fans all over the country were left awestruck this past week when a shoot-out between Kerry stars David Clifford and Shane Murphy went viral online.

Clifford, who recently joined the GMHD team as a Brand Ambassador, and Murphy, one of our Personal Lines Sales Executives, were taking part in the GMHD.ie Kicking Challenge at the Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney.

After a string of remarkable kicks from the sidelines and even the corner flag, Clifford just about came out on top in the tie-breaker when he hit the crossbar with his very first attempt....

A gentle reminder to all of you lovers out there: Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Here are some interesting facts about the most romantic day of the year to get you in the mood.

• 13% of annual flower sales happen on or around Valentine’s Day
• In a poll, tools and gym membership were voted as the least popular Valentine’s Day gifts
• Men spend 74% more than women on Valentine’s presents
• 32% of people would like to receive chocolates on February 14
• Italian is the most popular type of cui...

At GMHD.ie we’re always on the look-out for skilled personnel who can help take our rapidly expanding business to the next level.

Whether you’re interested in an apprenticeship or a permanent/full-time role, head on over to our brand new careers page. There you’ll find information on our company, the opportunities and benefits we offer, and the beautiful town of Killarney that we’re proud to call home.

You’ll also get a full run-down on all of our current job opportunities as well as information on how to apply.

Make sure your next career move is the righ...

Sometimes long journeys are unavoidable and while a bit of company is always nice, there will be times when you’ll just have to go it alone. But fear not: the team here at GMHD.ie have come up with a list of helpful tips to get you to your destination safely.

1. Be positive

Long drives can be daunting when you’re on your own but try your best to stay positive. Be optimistic about the trip and it’s far more likely to be an enjoyable experience.

2. Stock up

Bring plenty of water and healthy snacks such as fruit. Stay away from salty foods like...

It hasn’t been a terrible winter weather-wise but temperatures have dipped in recent days and the next period of extreme cold might be just around the corner. The team here at GMHD.ie have compiled a list of helpful tips to help you protect your home.

Extreme cold can wreak havoc on your pipes, damage the exterior of your house and drive up your energy bills. Hopefully these pointers will help you protect your property and perhaps save you a bit of money in the process.

Your pipes

Cold weather can put a real strain on your pipes. Here are some way...

Unsurprisingly, with the long, dark nights and icy conditions, winter is by far the most dangerous time of year to drive. Here are some helpful DOs and DON’Ts to make sure you make it home safely this Christmas.

DO… drive with your lights on. Visibility can be poor at this time of year so it’s vital you can see and be seen.

DON’T… overtake snow ploughs or gritting vehicles. They may be slow but you can be sure the road ahead is far more dangerous.

DO… clean your lights and windows. There’s no point having headlights if they’re covered over with snow o...

Two-thirds of suspicious claims dropped once Gardaí get involved

Two-thirds of insurance claims ended up being withdrawn once the claimant discovered that the gardaí were investigating, new figures have revealed.

Insurance Ireland's fraud group alerted gardaí to a number of cases that they believed to be potentially fraudulent and after officers called to the home of each claimant, most of the claims were dropped.

Insurance Minister Michael D'Arcy says this is the correct way to tackle fraud.

"Two-thirds of the claims that they have ch...