This year marks the centenary of the 1916 rising.  Countrywide, there are events to commemorate the rising. Museums have exhibitions with all the memorabilia on show, Glasnevin Cemetery have special 1916 tours to show the graves of the heroes and ordinary people who died that week. Primary schools have been issued with packs which include copies of the proclamation and Irish tricolours so that our youngest generations can learn about their heritage. There have been TV programs and documentaries...

No Claims Bonus after Two Years Have you lived outside of Ireland for the past two years? Are you looking for car insurance and wondering if you will still have your No Claims Bonus in Ireland? In most cases if you've been away for more than two years, your no-claims bonus may have expired. Some car insurance companies may even refuse to quote you. That’s where KennCo Insurance steps in. KennCo takes foreign driving experience into account and we’ll be glad...

Cheap Car Insurance Looking for cheap car insurance? The cost of car insurance is a widely discussed topic at the moment. As we have stated previously, there are many factors influencing the increase in car insurance premiums including under-pricing in the past and the cost of compensation in Ireland. But what can you do to get a cheaper quote? We’ve compiled a list of tips on how you can get cheap car insurance. Car Engine Size Reducing the engine size of your car...

New to Car Insurance Terms? Here's What You Need to Know. Buying car insurance can sometimes be a tedious task, especially if you're a first time buyer. KennCo always try to make purchasing car insurance as easy and simple as possible for you. Therefore, we compiled a list of the most common car insurance terms used. There are some car insurance terms that you will need to be familiar with when purchasing. Below are some translations of basic car insurance terms that are especially relevant when purchasing...

Famous Car from Movies and TV Who doesn’t like the movies? We all have our favourite actor or actress that we love to see on screen. But over the years there have also been some much loved famous car stars. While they may not have been the best cars on the road, they had big screen presence and character. The Delorean DMC-12 Car This is arguably one of the most recognisable cars on the list. Made in Belfast this was...

Travelling to Europe This Summer? Make sure you're 100% covered before you bring your car abroad   Insurance Contact your insurer to ensure that your car insurance policy covers driving abroad. If so, be sure to bring the necessary documents with you to prove this. Some insurance companies require you to notify them before bringing your car outside the country. KennCo’s standard insurance policy includes foreign use for up to 31 days.  Car Rentals Before you drive your car away...

KennCo's Story A quick KennCo Insurance Review You may have noticed KennCo appearing in your online insurance searches lately and wondered who are they? Are they reliable? What do they offer? Below, you can read our quick KennCo Insurance review to find out a little more about us. We've actually been providing car, home, van and travel insurance in Ireland since 2008. Since being founded, we've grown steadily and now employ over 50 skilled and experience members of staff.  Since...

Has you favourite car made the list? As a follow up to the last blog about famous cars here are some more cars that have been stars of film and TV over the years. Reliant Robin This little three wheel car was first built in the early 70’s. It was originally designed to be able to be driven and taxed on a motorcycle licence. During the 70’s fuel crisis they gained popularity for the savings the produced in terms of...

Alternative Car Types Are you thinking about buying a hybrid car or an electric car? The popularity of electric and hybrid cars has increased in recent years as commuters strive to save money on the running costs of their cars and have also become more aware of the effects of driving on the environment. We've previously looked into realistic alternatives to diesel burning cars. Here, we've compared Hybrid and Electric Cars.   The Difference Between a Hybrid car and an...

Michael Conlan Michael Conlan has achieved a lot at just 24 years old. He has already won gold at the Commonwealth Games, European Championships and World Championships. He also managed to secure bronze at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Michael's Background Michael Conlan grew up in Belfast in a family immersed in boxing. His father is his boxing coach and his brother Jamie is also a professional boxer. In 2015, Michael became a proud father to Luisne. Michael has...