Wasn’t it a marvelous achievement last autumn for the Listowel Tidy Towns group winning an award Tidiest Small Town In Ireland 2015, 22 years after it first entered the National Tidy Town Award Competition. As residents we were all so proud of their achievement and proud to be living in […]
Author: Pierse Fitzgibbon
When your wheels stop you rolling!
Evidence of the large increase in car sales this year is witnessed with all the 161 registrations travelling the country. As we move into the ‘162 reg’ season, more people are considering a new car, and an influx of second hand cars as a result. Unfortunately some sales come at […]
The Root of the Problem!
Trees are an attractive asset to any property as long as they are well maintained and not encroaching into neighbouring property. Some of the questions I get asked are highlighted below.
Making a will without a solicitor:
If you wish to make a will yourself, you can do so, but it is easy to make mistakes and, if there are errors in the will, this can cause problems after your death.
Why you need a solicitor when buying a house
Engaging the right solicitor when buying your home is an investment that will pay dividends. Many people don’t understand the legal process and see solicitors fees and 3rd party costs as expensive and unnecessary. However, a new house is one of the most expensive items you will purchase and a […]
Pierse Fitzgibbon Solicitors is delighted to announce the appointment of Partners to the practice
Mary Walsh (Solicitor) Mary trained with Pierse Fitzgibbon and returned in 2002 having worked with solicitors in Ennis and Limerick city. Mary became Head of Conveyancing in 2010. Mary is heavily involved in agricultural law and presents frequently to the farming community. She has extensive experience with complex property transactions […]
Abolition of roaming charges is well on the way
Summer is around the corner and many people will be glad to hear that the cost of using a mobile phone in countries across the EU is to become cheaper again from 30th April 2016 when an interim cap on charges is introduced. This step forms part of the overall […]
Vehicle Change of Ownership—Your obligations
As we begin to feel the impact of the recession lessen one of the first things many people do is upgrade their vehicle. However, there are number of pitfalls you should bear in mind. One of the most important of these is change of ownership. If you sell/trade in your […]
Did you know………….?
If you are married with children and die without making a Will, it is not the case that your surviving husband/wife will be entitled to all of your property held in your sole name (excluding property held in joint names) i.e. house, land, money etc. This is a common mistaken […]
Compensation claims involving uninsured (or traceable) drivers
A road traffic accident is an extremely traumatic experience. Apart from serious injury, shock and distress is the added burden of medical bills, car repairs/replacement, loss of earnings and so on. It is for this reason we have insurance and where the other party is at fault a claim for […]
