Social Media Don’t “check in” on public social media accounts like Facebook. You don’t know who will pass on information that you are away enjoying yourself which leaves your property vulnerable to a break in – Instead put all your lovely pictures up when you get home and stick to snap chat and insta stories Read more…
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Road safety this Bank Holiday
We need to be extra vigilant in the car For many of us the May Bank holiday weekend marks the beginning of the summer season and we are hoping and praying for a little summer sun to get things started. From barbeques to walks on the beach to festivals like Jest Fest in Wexford town Read more…
Pros and Cons of carpooling
Sharing a car in the morning has its benefits Sharing a car journey in the morning isn’t for everyone but it definitely has its benefits. Taking turns with a colleague or sharing the school run with a neighbour has it’s pros and cons; In our office, a few of us share lifts because it just makes Read more…
Driving tip for the long evenings
There’s a grand stretch in the evenings! Now that the long evenings have arrived, may of us are making the most of the extra daylight and feeling more energised. As you go about your business in your van or car a few things to bear in mind are: Be aware of other road users Read more…
This is what you need in your emergency kit
Create an emergency pack that you can store in your attic Yes, they warned us. ‘This is a national emergency and the storm is coming’. Did we prepare? kinda… Did we prepare enough? Absolutely not… The storm hit the South of Ireland quite badly and we felt the wrath of Storm Emma. We were snowed Read more…
Adding a young driver to your policy
Take the drama out of adding your son or daughter to your policy When your son or daughter has passed their driving theory test, the next obvious step is to add them to your car insurance policy. You may be breaking into a cold sweat just thinking about your little baby driving your car but it has Read more…
What to Do If You are Involved in a Hit & Run
What to do when people damage your car and drive off? We all know someone whose car has had their car hit by a driver who left without leaving any of their details. Maybe it has even happened to you. But would you know what to do if your car was involved in a hit Read more…
Cars Ireland: How to check and top up your engine oil
Watch this short video on checking your car engine oil Can you safely say that you know how to check the engine oil in your car? It’s not as difficult as it may seem and it is absolutely essential to maintain a healthy engine. How to check your engine oil Firstly, check that your car Read more…
NEW penalties for car owners that allow their learner driver to drive unaccompanied
Serious proposals being drafted to tackle road safety Any car owner that allows their learner driver to drive the car unaccompanied will face prosecution. For the first time, car owners could face penalties of €2000 and six months in prison. In 2016, 11 unaccompanied young drivers lost their lives on irish roads. The minister for transport Read more…
How to grow your business: Paddy Sheridan
Tips that have been used since he started his business in 1964 Paddy Sheridan walks through the office everyday. He’s usually juggling the post and his newspaper but he always stops to say hello and ask how we are keeping. In the Summer he sends one of us to the shop to buy everyone ice cream and Read more…
Controlling technology in the house with adults and kids
Family time without smartphones, tablets and game consoles Controlling technology in the home is difficult. Many of us own a phone, a tablet and a laptop; that’s just one adult! I sometimes feel technology can get a little bit out of hand in our house. The TV might be on but everyone has their head Read more…
How to choose a family holiday?
5 Important factors that will influence your decision You could quite possibly call our office canteen Tripadvisor HQ at the moment. Holidays are on everyone’s mind because they desperately want to focus on hot weather and cocktails in the sunshine. With over 70 people working in Sheridan Insurances we have so much experience in choosing Read more…