Donegal Prepares for International Rally
This weekend Donegal will play host to Ireland’s biggest motorsport event as crews from all over Ireland and beyond descend on the county for the Joule Donegal International Rally. The event, Ireland’s only 3 day rally, will see over 70,000 spectators visit the county giving the local economy a boost in the region of €25 […]
Limerick Chamber encourages businesses to prepare for Eircode
Eircode, Ireland’s new postcode system, goes live this July. The postcode system will take away the hassle and eliminate mistakes when finding addresses in Ireland. Businesses are being encouraged to embrace the new postcode system now and are invited to attend a free Business Breakfast on the Thursday 25th June at 7.45am in the Clarion […]
Cycle To School Safely This ‘Bike Week 2015′
As part of Bike Week 2015, thousands of students, families and teachers are being encouraged to cycle to school. One of the week’s big events is An Taisce Green-Schools National C.O.W Day (Cycle on Wednesday/Weekdays), which will take place on Wednesday 17th June. The aim is to promote the use of sustainable and active modes […]
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Mixed Fortunes For Irish In LeMans
There were mixed fortunes for Irish teams and drivers on this weekend’s 83rd running of the 2015 24 Hours of LeMans. The world’s most famous endurance race drew 55 starters including the Dublin based Murphy Prototypes team and current Motorsport Ireland International Driver of the Year, Matt Griffin, who drove for renowned Ferrari team, AF […]
Sewerage Blockages Causing Huge Distress
Seamus Healy TD has stated that Irish Water’s refusal to clean sewerage blockages is causing huge distress and financial cuts to individuals and families across the County. Prior to the establishment of Irish Water, local authorities cleared sewerage blockages on a prevention and emergency basis. Irish Water now claim that it is no longer responsible […]
The AA Roadwatch Guide to Glastonbury 2015
The hugely popular Glastonbury Festival takes place from Wednesday 24th until Sunday 28th June with around 175,000 expected to attend, including thousands of Irish people. With big names such as The Who, Kanye West, Foo Fighters, Paloma Faith and Hozier taking to the stage over the course of the weekend, it’s sure to be an […]
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Glastonbury Guide: Avoiding Festival Mishaps
When heading to a major festival such as Glastonbury, there is no such thing as being ‘too prepared’. Unfortunately, accidents and mishaps do happen. We want you to enjoy your time at Glastonbury as much as possible, so we’ve put together this quick guide of what to do if you find yourself in one of these tricky situations: […]
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Glastonbury Guide: What To Pack
If you’re planning your trip to Glastonbury, the best piece of advice would be to pack light. Can you live without a dozen pairs of colourful wellies? Probably. Do you really need 87 make-up products for a four-day event? Probably not. Remember that you’re going to have to carry your stuff a long way before […]
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Glastonbury Guide: Tips From An Experienced Atendee
Glastonbury is your opportunity to let your hair down, catch some of your favourite bands live and making new best friends at spontaneous raves. However, it’s always handy to have a head-start. Our expert, Colm Hewson, has made the trip to Glastonbury five times and has the following tips and tricks for those making the journey to Pilton. […]
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Glastonbury Guide: Getting There
More than one third of the 175, 000 people attending Glastonbury this year are expected to make the trip to Pilton via public transport. If you plan on doing the same, a wide range of public transport options are available to you from Bristol Airport to the festival. If you’re travelling to the festival site by car instead, there are a number of […]
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