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Time was turned back last weekend as daylight saving came to an end along with the Irish summer. While many of us enjoyed the chance to sleep an hour longer, the Irish Advanced Motorists/IAM Fleet warns there are potential dangers that come with the changing of clocks and increased darkness.

Time was turned back last weekend as daylight saving came to an end along with the Irish summer. While many of us enjoyed the chance to sleep an hour longer, the Irish Advanced Motorists/IAM Fleet warns there are potential dangers that come with the changing of clocks and increased darkness.

The sparkling lights on the impressive tree at the Octagon illuminated the streets of Westport on Monday afternoon after the Minister of State at the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Mr Michael Kitt, turned on the Christmas lights, bringing some Christmas cheer to Ireland’s tidiest town.

Light is key to the way we function day to day. It affects our mood, it tells us when to wake and when to go to bed, it is an external clock that automatically triggers our minds. It defines an ambience, it highlights, makes plants grow, and can create an atmosphere of warmth. Lighting says a lot — it can make guests feel welcome and heighten a romantic interlude. It sets the stage for entertainment and has the ability to direct your attention. It provides security and a sense of piece and calm. People may fear the dark, but no one fears the light.

Lighting accounts for approximately 10 to 15 per cent of domestic electricity bills, which makes investing in energy saving lighting an important part of running a household.

If you have decided not to sell your house but instead to do some clever renovating , then call into The Red Barn, in Briarhill Business Park to help you with some ideas.

We all know that first impressions are critical. Research has shown that 55 per cent of a person’s first impression is from visual impact. The hallway is the first impression your guests have to the inside of your home. It should be bright, airy, and inviting, not dark and enclosed.

Komandor Sliding Wardrobes is now expanding the range of services it offers and will be trading under the new name Olmi Designs. Its new product is the extremely versatile and stylish stretch ceiling.