Protect your home against water damage in 6 easy steps
‘Escape of water’ is one of the most common causes of home insurance claims. Yet a few simple precautions can reduce the risk of serious water damage to your home. If you do have a problem, use your stopcock to cut off the flow of water and minimise the damage caused. Our research shows that […]
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11 ways to make your home more energy efficient
Become more energy efficient and save on your bills! The spring months in Ireland tend to be chillier than we all might like, and the temptation to turn the thermostat up a few notches can be irresistible. But with higher temperatures come higher gas and electricity bills, so it can be tricky to find the right balance. […]
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Big drop in February fuel prices
The average price of a litre of petrol has slipped to 121.9c, a 5 cent drop in comparison to last month according to the AA’s National Fuel Price Index. Diesel prices have also tumbled, dropping by a further 7 cent to 105.4c. According to The AA, motorists will continue to see fuel prices trend downwards […]
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12 ways to keep your home safe from burglars
With St. Patrick’s Day and Easter to look forward to, it’s the perfect time to take that much-needed break away with the family. Unfortunately, it’s also the perfect opportunity for would-be intruders to pounce on your empty home. The majority of burglaries are committed by thieves taking advantage of opportunities such as unlocked doors, vulnerable […]
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Engaged? Get insurance for that ring
Wedding season is on the horizon, but in between compiling lengthy guest lists and picking the perfect location to stage your nuptials the next step should be a practical one – calling your insurance provider to insure your engagement ring. It’s impossible to insure the sentimental value of an engagement ring, but there’s no doubt […]
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AA jobs: PR Officer & Data Specialist
We’re hiring for a dual PR Officer and Data Specialist! We have a unique opportunity for an ambitious and versatile graduate to join our busy press office. The successful candidate will have a keen understanding of big data and how it now forms the center of almost all communication activities. Although data analysis is a fundamental […]
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Almost 75% fall in cross-border Christmas shopping this year
The number of people opting to do their Christmas shopping in Northern Ireland this year has plummeted to 7% – a quarter of what it once was in 2008, new figures show. An AA Membership survey of over 5,500 people reveals that since the economic recession in 2008, the overall figure for those travelling across […]
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1 in 3 young women to risk home security this Christmas – thanks to social media
Almost 80 percent of young women in Ireland are ramping up their home security this Christmas – but one in three will jeopardise their attempts thanks to oversharing on social media, says AA Home Insurance. A survey of over 5,000 people revealed that women aged between 17 and 24 years old are most likely to […]
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AA Roadwatch’s Sharron plays US anthem on tin whistle live on 2FM!
Sharron Lynskey, of AA Roadwatch fame, made her musical debut yesterday evening on RTÉ’s 2fm’s Eoghan McDermott Show, where she only went and belted out Star Spangled Banner on the tin whistle! You can listen to it below. It’s not something that happens everyday… Star Spangled Banner on the TIN WHISTLE w @sharronlynskey👌🏼#Thanksgiving pic.twitter.com/4puXnJJl3X — […]
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Annual cost of running a home down first time in 4 years
Mortgage payments plummet despite 6.2% rise in property asking price The annual cost of owning and maintaining a family home has dropped for the first time in four years to €16,210.49 – equating to about 41 percent[i] of the current average Irish national wage – according to figures issued today by AA Home Insurance. The […]
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