Wearing a seatbelt is one of the simplest yet most effective ways to protect yourself while travelling in a vehicle. Many injuries and deaths that occur on Irish roads may be prevented if drivers and passengers were correctly wearing a seatbelt, or secured in a child car seat.   As part of our Irish Road Safety Week campaign, we want to highlight why seatbelt safety matters and look at how you can keep yourself and your passengers safe and secured every...

Driver fatigue is one of the most serious dangers on Irish roads, yet it is one of the most overlooked and is a major factor in a significant number of road collisions every year. Being tired behind the wheel dramatically impairs your concentration, slows your reaction time and can lead to drivers nodding off without realising.  The Road Safety Authority (RSA) estimates that fatigue is a contributing factor in as many as 10-20% of road traffic collisions, and is associated...

This year's Road Safety Week kicks off with Tyre Safety Day, a timely reminder that your tyres are the unsung heroes of your vehicle, and play an important role in your vehicle's performance and safety. Your tyres are the only part of your vehicle that makes contact with the road; so their condition and maintenance should be a priority for all motorists. Taking a few minutes to check your tyres before setting off could be the difference between arriving safely and...

Adding a named driver to your car insurance is one of the more common questions we hear. It often comes up when a young driver first starts learning to drive. As a learner driver, you might be driving on your parent's or partner’s policy for a while before you get your own. A named driver is simply someone you add to your policy so that they're insured to drive your car, alongside you as the main policyholder. Below we'll explain...

From flights and accommodation to what you'll pack and whether you need a checked bag, there's a lot to think about when you're booking a holiday. With so much to think about, travel insurance is something that often gets forgotten or overlooked until the very last minute.  Travel insurance is one of the most important things to sort before heading away.  The right cover can protect you from some very expensive situations and give you real peace of mind while...

Drivers across Ireland regularly engage in carpooling, lift sharing or vehicle sharing arrangements as part of their daily commute to work or for social trips. And if you’re receiving petrol money from passengers, you might wonder if this has any effect on your car insurance. Let’s look at the specifics below. When Vehicle Sharing Is Covered By Insurance Under your KennCo policy, receiving payment or contributions from passengers in your vehicle as part of a car or lift sharing arrangement,...

If you are involved in a road traffic accident or a car accident it’s likely that emergency services may be called to the scene. In Ireland, when the fire brigade receives a call out to an incident, there is usually a charge for the service they provide. And, while these charges play an important role in helping to fund the cost of the fire service, they can be hefty. Leaving many Irish motorists wondering who picks up the bill -...

With hot weather appearing and disappearing over the last few weeks it is important to keep your pets safe while both in and around the home. You might think letting them roam around outside is a great idea but in reality it’s important to know what care your pets need during hot weather, and how to keep them cool this summer. How To Keep Your Pets Cool In Hot Weather 1. Don’t leave your pet in the car - We...

Losing your passport can be a stressful experience, especially if you plan to travel soon. If you're an Irish citizen and you've lost your passport, don't worry - there are steps to get a new one and continue with your travel plans.  In this blog post, we'll explain what you should do if you've lost your Irish passport, answer some common questions about lost passports, and offer tips for preventing passport loss in the future. What to do if you've...

Origins of Irish Bank Holidays We all love our Bank Holidays and with the brighter evenings and the summer approaching, we have three days to look forward to in May, June and August. So we've decided to take a quick look at the history of how our Irish Bank holidays came about. Until 1834, the Bank of England observed about 33 saints' days and religious festivals as holidays, but in 1834 this was reduced to just four: 1 May (May...