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The benefits of getting older…in terms of car insurance

I agree with the saying ‘certain things get better with age’. It’s certainly true if you have an AXA car insurance policy, a full licence and are over 22 years old (*terms & conditions may apply). If so, you are probably lucky enough to have a ‘Driving of Other Cars’ cover extension on your policy.
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Going on holiday, don’t leave home without..?

I don’t think there is anything more satisfying than marking up some days off on the work calendar for a well deserved holiday.  You’ve booked the flights and accommodation, you have the time off work, you’ve arranged your travel insurance …….now all that you have to do is pack your bags.
But what must-have items to [...]

Backlog of 62,000 passports – I’m an Irishman, Get me outta here!!

Heading off to distant lands in search of sun, sand and a tan has become a summer ritual for many Irish.
 
But although the allure of a trip abroad can’t be denied – after all, when else would Irish dads get the chance to inflict horrifying embarrassment on their children by decking themselves out in their [...]

‘I have a bone to pick with you!!’ – Delta airlines loses dog

‘There’s nothing worse at the end of a nice relaxing holiday than discovering the airline has lost your luggage…Or is there?
Canadian, Josiah Allen, has more cause to complain than most after Delta lost his pet dog!
Returning home from a holiday in Mexico on 3rd May 2010, Josiah found that Delta Air Lines had lost his [...]

Mayday! – take care on the Irish roads this weekend

Last year May was the most dangerous month of the year on Irish roads with 29 people losing their lives. The bank holiday weekend alone accounted for 6 of those tragedies. With this year’s May bank holiday upon us and with a decent weather forecast, there no doubt will be plenty of traffic on our [...]

Invasion of the Body Scanners – Privacy concern or travel necessity?

The use of airport body scanners, introduced in the UK in response to the growing threat of terrorism may be unlawful, the Equality and Human Rights Commission has warned. It is being reported that the scanners may be breaking discrimination law as well as breaching passengers’ rights to privacy.
What’s your feeling on this? Does it [...]

Facebook Faux Pas

“What’s on my mind?” – every time I log onto Facebook, I’m asked this question. Considering the eclectic mix of family, friends and work colleagues that I’m ‘friends’ with, I’m reluctant to spill the beans. My mam doesn’t need to know about last nights shenanigans any more than my boss does. So, when it comes [...]