Restaurants Association of Ireland Condemns Ban of Alcohol Sales in Restaurants on Good Friday
OUTDATED AND ARCHAIC LAW IS BAD FOR TOURISM, RESTAURANT AND HOSPITALITY The Restaurants Association of Ireland today condemned the ban of alcohol sales on Good Friday, saying that the law is unacceptable at such a busy time for the tourism, restaurant and hospitality industry. Chief Executive of the Restaurants Association of Ireland, Adrian Cummins said […]
AA reports major spike in breakdowns with more wintry conditions forecast
Following a major spike in calls to AA Rescue on Friday 22nd March when stormy conditions and heavy rainfall gripped the country, the AA is calling on drivers to give their vehicles the once over ahead of the Easter Exodus which is set to kick off this…
Post Offices Must Expand Range of Services – IFA
Reacting to the publication by the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport and Communication of a report examining the future of the Post Office network, IFA Deputy President and Countryside spokesman, Eddie Downey, has called on An Post to develop a wider range of services and products to better meet customer requirements. Mr Downey said, […]
World Renowned Pioneer of Farm Animal Welfare & Autism Advocate To Visit Ireland
Dr. Temple Grandin has had a movie made about her which won seven Emmy awards, a 2011 Golden Globe, and a Peabody Award. Introduction to the movie: Temple Grandin (2010, HBO Films) httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJt5pWeX6E4 She was honoured in Time Magazine 2010 as one of “The 100 Most Influential People in the World”. She has appeared on […]
AA Patrol advice for driving in ice and snow…..Even if it is nearly April!
If you’re in need of a quick recap on how to modify your driving for snow and ice read on… Drive only as fast as conditions allow, and remember that stopping distances are up to ten times longer in ice and snow; Gentle manoeuvres are the ke…
Irish Times launches nationwide competition and calls for people in Laois to nominate their favourite holiday spot
The Irish Times is on a mission to find the best place to holiday in Ireland and is inviting people in Laois to nominate their area or favourite destination. It can be a town or city, village or remote beauty spot. Residents and visitors, alike, can nominate their favourite places by going to irishtimes.com/bestplace and […]
Your Dog … Your Responsibility’ – IFA launches campaign aimed at dog owners to coincide with main lambing season
In a joint public awareness campaign with the Department of the Environment launched today (Mon), the IFA is highlighting the responsibility of dog owners to be in control of their dogs at all times, in order to prevent attacks on sheep flocks and the resulting horrific consequences. Timed to coincide with the main lambing […]
Take our latest AA online poll here and let us know what you think on all the latest motor issues and more
To participate in our lastest AA online poll and share with us your views on a range of motor, home and travel topics CLICK HERE. The poll shouldn’t take any more than 10 minutes and of course as always feel free to skip over any questions whi…
Very complimentary shout out to AA Patrols in today’s Examiner
We were delighted to open up a copy of today’s Examiner and read a highly complimentary piece by Terry Prone about our Patrols who certainly had their hands full during the recent bout of stormy weather. To read the piece click here: ‘No …
AA Home Insurance: 6 bizarre things people have reported stolen to us!
Last week thejournal.ie ran a piece on 6 of the most bizarre things our AA Home Insurance customers have reported stolen/submitted insurance claims for. Some pretty bizarre ones in there including one family’s dirty underpants! Curious to know …