Contractor convicted after his work created fire threat at south Dublin home Dara Griffiths ordered to pay €2,345 after illegally carrying out electrical works Thu, Dec 13, 2018, 16:51 Brian Hutton A contractor has received a criminal conviction over electrical work that threatened a house fire in south Co Dublin. File photograph: Getty Images   […]

If using candles, keep them away from flammable materials. Never leave them lighting when out of the room. Do not use candles near curtains. Unplug all Christmas lights at night. Do not leave phone chargers plugged in overnight. Where possible use LED bulbs instead of Halogen bulbs.