Driving up hills can be a bit of a (wait for it) uphill struggle. Here’s some friendly advice to help you get to the top.

1. Speed up

Don’t go mad and break any laws but if you’re driving below the limit and have space in front, try to gather speed and momentum as you approach the hill. 4th or 5th gear is ideal if possible. This will help your ascent.

2. Change gears (down)

Your vehicle needs to supply more power to the wheels in order to counteract the force of gravity. If your engine is making unusual noises, you're probably in too high of a g...

The Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Ireland (MIBI) believes the strategy they introduced for fighting fraud is impacting on the market, after recording an 8 percent decrease in claims involving uninsured or untraced vehicles during the first 7 months of 2018. Over the January to July period this year, the MIBI received a total of 1,572 claims, a drop of 144 in total when compared to the same period in 2017.

In Kerry there were 8 fewer claims than there were last year.

The MIBI is a non-profit organisation established to provide compensation to victims of acci...

The bad news is that the summer is over. The good news is that you get to go back to school! Okay, college isn’t exactly without its trials and tribulations but if you follow these tips you’ll see the year out with flying colours.

1. Do your research

If you’re a first year, do some digging online to find out as much as you can about the college and the city. Ask current or former students for advice, both educational and social. Try to remove as much uncertainty as possible. The more you know, the less daunting your first few weeks will seem.

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Is there anything more annoying than getting stuck in traffic? It seems to happen all too often and if you need to travel around on a regular basis, there’s very little you can do to avoid it. The best we can do is to try and deal with it when it happens. Here are a few pointers to help you manage.

1. Be prepared
   Fail to prepare, prepare to fail. Keep an eye out for factors that may affect traffic, such as poor weather, events like concerts or matches, or roadworks. Even taking the time of day into account can help. ...

About Our Company

Gallivan Murphy Hooper Dolan (GMHD) is part of the Hooper Dolan Group which has 12 offices nationwide. This group structure gives us access to a wide range of markets and insurers and enables us offer the most competitive quotes in a very challenging and regulated sector.

Our offices are based in Killarney and the company has shown huge growth and expansion in recent years. It is now well established as one of the largest insurance brokers in Munster. Our commercial and personal customer base continues to increase significantly and thi...

With the start of the autumn semester fast approaching, we decided to look into some of the cleverest and most helpful apps for students.

1. Any.do

Any.do is one of the best to-do apps on the market. It stands out mostly for its unique take on task management; for better and worse, it doesn't display tasks the way other apps do.

Rather than use different lists as the main way to organise your life ("home," "work" and so on), Any.do defaults to showing what you need to get done today, tomorrow, further out (the next week, say) and "someday." Natura...

It’s estimated that up to 15% of all collisions occur either in car parks or during the act of parking. Parking can be tricky at times and with so many vehicles in such close proximity to one another, car parks are often fraught with potential danger. To avoid unnecessary parking stress, keep the following tips in mind.

1. Drive slowly

With so many cars going in so many different directions, in addition to all the pedestrians slipping in and out between parked cars, it’s really important to exercise caution when driving around a car park. Driving sl...

Love your pet? Find it hard to leave them at home? Bringing your furry friend along with you on your journey can be fun for everyone but it’s important to keep safety in mind at all times. Cars weren’t exactly designed for the transportation of animals so next time you’re about to take your pet out on a road trip, remember these helpful tips.

1. ID tags

Make sure your pet’s ID tags are securely fastened and that they have your current phone number attached. If your dog is chipped, make sure the information held within is up to date. You never know where...

Owning a car can be quite costly, especially if you don’t take special care to keep your expenses to a minimum. These handy tips might seem like small potatoes but when you add up all the little differences you might just save a pretty penny. Follow these six simple steps and you’ll be reaping the benefits in no time at all.

1. Service your car

Getting your car checked out regularly is very important if you plan on keeping it on the road for as long as possible. Looking after the small things, like checking the oil and the tyres, will save you money in ...