National 1916 Centenary Events
Although most of the 1916 centenary events are focused around Dublin City, there are a number of national events taking place too over the Easter weekend and throughout 2016 in an effort to commemorate the Rising. So whether you hail from Con Colbert’s home county of Limerick or you’re a Cork native like Thomas Kent, there will be […]
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Luas Strikes – St Patrick’s Day & Easter Weekend
Luas commuters can expect further disruption to services later this month after SIPTU employees voted to hold additional strikes. A planned strike for Tues 8th March has been called off but disruption to services is expected on St Patrick’s Day (Thursday, 17th March). Strikes are also planned throughout the Easter weekend, on Sunday 27th and […]
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AA Roadwatch are Hiring
AA Roadwatch is currently seeking a temporary part-time Researcher/Broadcaster. This position will be primarily research-based and will involve approx. 80 hours per month and will involve shift work. Shifts will be during rush hour (6-9:30am and 4-7pm) Monday to Friday and will also involve night time (7-11pm), weekend and public holiday shifts. About You Applicants […]
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Learning to drive this year? Here’s what you need to know:
Whether you’ve been waiting to get behind the wheel for as long as you can remember or are learning to drive out of necessity, getting the knack for driving can be tough. It takes practice, patience and perseverance to get it right. So you’ve done all the necessities. You’ve passed your theory test, gotten that […]
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Disruption to LUAS services expected in February
Regular LUAS commuters can expect disruption to services after SIPTU employees have voted to hold two 48-hour stoppages during the month of February. On Thursday 11th and Friday 12th and again the following week on Thursday 18th and Friday 19th, LUAS Red Line and Green Line services are expected to cease all operations. Commuters are […]
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Christmas Shopping Guide to Dublin City Centre
Getting There Dublin City shopping centres are located both sides of the Liffey at the Grafton St and O’Connell St area. The city centre area is easily accessible via most routes off the M50. For full details of your route into Dublin City, you can plan your journey using AA Routeplanner.
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Christmas Shopping Guide to O’Connell St
Info Shopping centres in the Henry St/ O’Connell St area include Arnott’s, Ilac SC and Jervis SC. Arnott’s opening hours vary throughout the Christmas period and are available here. The Ilac SC opens Monday to Thursday from 9am to 9am, on Fridays from 8am to 8pm, on Saturdays between 9am and 8pm and on Sundays […]
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Christmas Shopping Guide to Grafton St
Info: There are a number of high-street stores and retailers in this area including St Stephen’s Green SC, Brown Thomas and Powerscourt Centre. St Stephen’s Green SC opens from 9am to 7pm Mon to Wed and on Fridays and Saturdays. On Thursdays, the centre opens later from 9am to 9pm and on Sundays, it opens […]
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Disruption to some Irish Rail services due to flooding
Carrick-on-Shannon to Longford section of Sligo to Dublin rail line According to Iarnród Éireann, the Sligo/ Dublin Connolly service between Longford and Carrick-on-Shannon is expected to remain closed due to flooding until at least Saturday (12th). The line has been closed since Sunday 6th Dec. Alternative arrangements are in place for the following services as […]
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The AA Roadwatch Christmas Shopping Guide to Dublin
With just over three weeks to go, the Christmas countdown is on and the shopping rush is well and truly underway. Shoppers across the country will flock to the major retail centres over the next couple of weeks and the hassle that sometimes comes with Christmas shopping can turn even the jolliest of elves into […]
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