Our latest AA Survey – participate here
We are conducting a major survey of the opinions of Irish motorists and homeowners on current issues. Our questionnaire is in the same format as before – as many of you will know it is simple to click through and we hope that it is quick and easy but at the same time all the […]
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Flight cancellations
Airport and air traffic controller strikes have been major news stories over recent weeks and months and we’ve found that a lot of our travel insurance customers are unclear of their rights and travel insurance coverage when it comes to compensation for flight cancellations and curtailments. With this in mind, below we’ve outlined what your entitlements are in […]
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Latest Fuel prices
Results of our AA Monthly Fuel Price Survey FUEL PRICES HOLD STEADY DESPITE CRIMEAN CONCERNS Fuel prices have not changed much at Irish pumps in the last month despite the international situation in the Crimea and fears that it would cause a surge in e…
Irish Funerals go Live
Members of the Irish Diaspora who are unable to travel to Ireland to attend family funerals are set to benefit from a newly launched service providing internet broadcasts of Irish funeral services to clients. ‘Funerals Live’ is the brainchild of County Clare businessman Alan Foudywho has announced plans to create up to 10 new jobs over […]
Mary Byrne Releases New Album Magic Of The Musicals
Following a busy couple of years of personal appearances and live performances, after shooting to fame and becoming a household name on the popular TV Talent Show ‘The X Factor’, Dublin’s most famous Tesco check-out girl, Mary Byrne returns this month with her latest studio album ‘Magic of the Musicals’ which will be released on 25th […]
St. Patrick’s Day Events Guide
Tá lá Naomh Padráig beagnach anseo agus tá súil againn go bhfuil an ghrian ag taitneamh go hárd sa spéir. From the weather, the traffic and events we have it all for you this St. Patrick’s Day. If you’re still trying to decide what to do you might find our St. Patrick’s Day National Events Guide helpful which has been […]
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IWAI prepare to appear before the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht on 25th March
The IWAI National Council hears the details of the impact the current proposals for Canal Bye-laws will have on boating traffic on the Grand and Royal Canals and the River Barrow. Carmel Meegan, President of the Inland Waterways Association of Ireland (IWAI) welcomed delegates to the IWAI National Council meeting in Tullamore on 8th March. […]
Emigration has left older people ALONE this St. Patricks Day
This St. Patricks Day, ALONE, the charity that provides support to older people in need, is highlighting one of the lesser known effects of emigration. ALONE report an increase in the number of older people requiring their services as a direct result of their children and grandchildren emigrating. Recent Eurostat figures showed that Ireland now has […]
Jobs Bonanza in Local Government
If one was to ask the general public would they like to improve their community, their town and county then one would get a resounding yes. Ask those who are unemployed would they like a job and you will in the vast majority of cases get a resounding yes. Ask those same people would they […]
Bike safety – Now you see me
Here’s something our friends in AA UK came up with on bike safety. We think it’s brilliant. The naked truth is that too many drivers just don’t see cyclists and we hope it helps the bike safety message. We do warn you though that if you’re opposed to nude cyclists click away now 🙂 AA UK BIKE SAFETY VIDEO
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