Electric Picnic 2017: the AA Roadwatch guide

Main image – public domain The last big festival of the year, Electric Picnic, takes place in Stradbally, County Laois from Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd September. Main stage acts include Duran Duran, The xx and A Tribe Called Quest but there is also an excellent comedy tent, the Theatre of Food, an Other Voices […]

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Dublin Pride 2017: the AA Roadwatch guide

This year’s Dublin Pride Parade takes place this Saturday 24th June. Whether you’re joining in the festivities or wondering how to make your way through the city centre on the day, here’s all you need to know.

How to get to Punchestown Music Festival: the AA Roadwatch guide

Many Irish music fans have fond memories of festivals at Punchestown, and with a slogan like “Relive the Magic”, there’s a definite sense of nostalgia to this year’s event. Seventies, Eighties and Nineties are all on the menu over the two-day festival, which takes place on the 29th  and 30th July, with a weather-proof roller disco […]

How to get to Punchestown Music Festival: the AA Roadwatch guide

Many Irish music fans have fond memories of festivals at Punchestown, and with a slogan like “Relive the Magic”, there’s a definite sense of nostalgia to this year’s event. Seventies, Eighties and Nineties are all on the menu over the two-day festival, which takes place on the 29th  and 30th July, with a weather-proof roller disco […]

How to get to Longitude 2017: the AA Roadwatch guide

Photo credit: Dara Munnis Longitude Festival returns to Marlay Park in Rathfarnham, south Dublin, for its fifth instalment from July 14–16. The three-day festival features a mix of international stars like The Weeknd, Mumford & Sons and Stormzy, with a sprinkling of up-and-coming Irish talent including Picture This, Dermot Kennedy and Aine Cahill. Plus, as there’s […]

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How to get to Longitude 2017: the AA Roadwatch guide

Photo credit: Dara Munnis Longitude Festival returns to Marlay Park in Rathfarnham, south Dublin, for its fifth instalment from July 14–16. The three-day festival features a mix of international stars like The Weeknd, Mumford & Sons and Stormzy, with a sprinkling of up-and-coming Irish talent including Picture This, Dermot Kennedy and Aine Cahill. Plus, as there’s […]

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AA Roadwatch goes to Slane 2017

Main image – PR handout Words by Adrian Harmon Following a year’s hiatus, Saturday 27th May marks the much-anticipated return of the annual Slane concert. Over the last 36 years, the venue has attracted some of the world’s biggest acts including U2, the Rolling Stones, Oasis, Eminem and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. This year’s […]

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How to get to Forbidden Fruit Festival: The AA Roadwatch Guide

AA Roadwatch’s Chris Jones previews Dublin’s Forbidden Fruit Festival – with info on the line-up, tickets and how to get there.
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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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