Third highest insurance premiums in Ireland for drivers in Limerick

DRIVERS in Limerick are paying the third highest cost for car insurance in the country.

Figures released by Chill Insurance show that drivers in Limerick pay an average of €779 a year for their car insurance.

Longford topped the table with an average premium of €915, followed by Louth at €803.

According to Chill, car insurance premiums are higher in areas where crime rates and the likelihood of a car being stolen are higher.

Adding extra drivers to a policy, increasing voluntary excess and shopping around are some of the ways motorists can reduce insurance costs.