AA Roadwatch warns of traffic build-up as Christmas nears
Despite the unusually mild weather experienced so far, driving home for Christmas is still likely to cause some issues for motorists as AA Roadwatch warn drivers to expect jammed roads in the final days before Christmas. According to the traffic information provider, traffic levels in Ireland have been at their heaviest in recent years and […]
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Fuel Prices Up More Than 10c on 2016 low – AA
Average cost of a litre of petrol now 131.4c; diesel sits at 121.9c per litre. Petrol prices up 10.3c compared to March 2016 price of 121.1c per litre Diesel prices climb even higher, increasing by over 15c compared to 2016 low. The cost of driving home for Christmas is on the rise for motorists as […]
Parking in Dublin City – What days are free?
Ever wondered when it’s free to park in Dublin City? Well its top secret information, but just between ourselves, there are nine days throughout the year outside the usual Pay and Display times that you can do so. Result! While parking without a valid ticket will get you clamped, doing so on the below dates […]
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The Seat Ateca Wins Best Buy Car Of Europe
The SEAT Ateca has been acknowledged internationally as the “Best Buy Car of Europe in 2017” at the AUTOBEST 2017 awards, one of the most prestigious motoring awards in Europe. This award is testament to SEAT’s incredible innovation and comes at a time when the brand is in the middle of its largest product offensive in […]
Rental Strategy Leaves Low-to-Moderate Income Earners Out In The Cold
Three national housing associations have come together to call on the Housing Minister Simon Coveney T.D. to deliver on his promise to establish a pilot affordable rental scheme. The associations welcome much of the government’s rental strategy and in particular the plan to reduce rent increases in the private rented sector; to increase security of […]
ALONE – Show An Older Person You Care This Christmas
ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, is asking members of the public to reach out to the older members of their community this Christmas and offer support to those who may be lonely or isolated. Sean Moynihan, CEO of ALONE commented, “No one should feel alone at Christmas, however, […]
Dermot O’Leary Appeals For Support For Vulnerable Irish in London
One of Britain’s biggest stars, X Factor host Dermot O’Leary, is appealing for people to back the London Irish Centre’s special Christmas appeal for vulnerable members of the Irish community in the city. O’Leary, whose full name is Sean Dermot Fintan Michael Gerard O’Leary, Jr. was born to Wexford-born parents Sean and Marie. He wears […]
Petrol Prices up 10c from 2016 Low, AA Finds
The cost of driving home for Christmas is on the rise for motorists as the average price of a litre of petrol rose by 1c and diesel by 1.3c in the last month according to the latest AA Fuel Price Index. The AA’s analysis shows that the average price of a litre of petrol now […]
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Status Yellow Rainfall Warning for Places in Ireland
Status Yellow Rainfall Warning for Places in Ireland The following Rainfall Warning has been issued by Met Éireann at 18:00 hours Wednesday, 14-Dec-2016 for Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford 30 to 50mm of rainfall Thursday into Friday. Some high totals will lead to spot flooding. Valid from 11:00 hours Thu, 15-Dec-2016 Valid until 11:00 hours Fri, […]
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Pieta House Partners With Pint Aid For Fundraising Campaign
Pieta House offers free counselling to people experiencing suicidal ideation, people who engage in self-harm and those who have been bereaved by suicide. It also operates the free 1800 247 247 suicide helpline. www.PintAid.ie is a crowdfunding movement for charities and causes. Every month they raise funds for a different charity by encouraging the public […]