AA Statement on 2015 Road Traffic Act
Statement from AA Ireland to Oireachtas Committee on Transport & Communications 22nd April 2015 As the committee knows, road traffic legislation needs to be kept up to date. There are continual changes in technology, cultural behaviours and norms, and other societal changes that mean that the Law has to evolve to keep pace. We also […]
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What causes us to argue in the car?
The Brady Bunch needn’t worry about Ireland’s tribes scooping their ‘happiest family’ title any time soon. Unlike the stars of the sitcom classic who partook in the odd car sing-along, Ireland’s families are more likely to argue than belt out a cheery number when on the road – at least according to our latest AA […]
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WIN €400 worth of AA Hotel Vouchers
Did you know that we have been accrediting hotels for over 100 years? We also invented the 1-5 star classification system that is now recognised all over the world, but we don’t like to brag about it. Here’s another humdinger: you’ve probably stayed at numerous AA Hotels without even realising it. Now, we want to […]
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AA Patrol stars in TV3′s ‘Ireland’s Weather Workers’
Providing an insight into how the nation is kept moving during bad weather, TV3′s ‘Ireland’s Weather Workers’ features employees from ESB Networks, North-West Mountain Rescue, Shannon Airport, M50 Concession, Irish Coast Guard and The AA’s very own Patrol. You can watch our star AA Patrol John Cummins in action by clicking here.
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AA Roadwatch #6Nations guide for #IREvSCO
With the big match coming up at the weekend, Noel and Adrian from AA Roadwatch let us know how to get to Murrayfield as well as some popular haunts.
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Drivers can now “use judgement” on rural roads
Transport Minister Paschal Donoghue has announced new measures that will allow drivers to decide what speed to drive on narrow rural lanes. As part of the plans, 80km speed limit signs will be replaced by a new black circle with a diagonal line. This new measure encourages drivers to ‘use their judgement’ although they must […]
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AA Patrol fixes car with…. a potato
An AA Patrol in Hertfordshire has managed to temporarily fix a motorist’s car with none other than a potato. AA man Mario Papademetriou, 59, was at a loss after failing to fix the motor’s condenser using tin foil and silicone repair tape before the resourceful mechanic decided on the vegetable. Speaking to the Irish Mirror, […]
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We’re Hiring!
Ireland’s major motoring organisation and insurance provider is hiring qualified mechanics to join its fleet of roadside Patrols. We are looking to recruit mechanics in Co Galway, Co Limerick and Co Cork. AA Patrols need to be more than just mechanics. A modern AA van is more like a mobile garage, carrying sophisticated electronics and […]
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Two ways to maximise your restaurant’s profit potential
Are you a Hotel or B&B wanting to improve your kitchen’s cooking? Well you can now take your cuisine to new heights with two innovative offerings from AA Hospitality. Comprising two separate ticketed workshops geared towards AA appointed properties, the Food and Beverage Workshop and AA Rosette Academy are a series of training sessions offering […]
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Fuel prices tumble, but taxes don’t
The following text comes from AA Ireland. For any enquiries or for verification contact Conor Faughnan, 01 6179440 or 087 2530495 16th January 2015 The average price of a litre of petrol is now 131.6 cent, a fall of 10.8 cent since December and the 6th straight month of falling prices according to the latest […]
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