Talbot Hotel Stillorgan win AA Courtesy & Care Award 2017
The Talbot Hotel Stillorgan has won a major tourism award in recognition of the quality and hospitality of its staff. The AA Courtesy & Care Award 2017 was presented by Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Patrick O’Donovan at a prestigious ceremony in Dublin on Thursday evening (6th April). A member of The AA’s […]
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Rolf’s Country House wins AA Guest Accommodation of the Year 2017
Rolf’s Country House in Baltimore, Co. Cork has been announced as the AA’s ‘Guest Accommodation of the Year’, an award bestowed to the best AA accredited Bed and Breakfasts, Guesthouses, and Farmhouses in Ireland. The award was presented by Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Patrick O’Donovan TD at a prestigious ceremony in Dublin […]
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Ashford Castle named AA Hotel of the Year 2017
Ashford Castle has been named as the AA Hotel of the Year 2017, the most prestigious prize in the Irish hospitality industry. Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Patrick O’Donovan TD presented the award to General Manager Niall Rochford in a ceremony held in Dublin this evening (6th April). “Ashford Castle is one of […]
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Men more likely to be high mileage drivers – AA
An AA Motor Insurance survey of over 9,000 people has found that men drive higher annual mileages than women. 26.08% of men drive between 14 and 20 thousand kilometres on average, in comparison to 22.73% of women. Only 6.7% of respondents had driven over 30,000 kilometres – just under 10% of men had reached this […]
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Christmas racing – the AA Roadwatch guide
There are two big race meetings to look forward to this festive season as both the Leopardstown and Limerick racing festivals gallop into view. Both events offer four great days of National Hunt racing, with thousands expected to attend. Whether you’re a regular or a novice, we’ve put together some handy details to make your travels […]
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Christmas Shopping: Cross-border Trips on the Rise
The weakness of sterling is probably the key factor behind an upsurge in shoppers planning a trip to Northern Ireland or Great Britain in advance of Christmas, according to the AA. In an AA Membership poll of over 9,000 people, over a quarter of those surveyed (25.41%) said they intended on leaving the country between […]
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Christmas shopping in Northern Ireland – the AA Roadwatch guide
Over the coming weeks, thousands of Irish bargain-hunters are likely to make the trip to Northern Ireland to do their Christmas shopping. Last year, 12% of over 9,000 respondents to an AA membership poll said they intended on doing just that. With the pound remaining weak as the UK gets to grips with Brexit, we expect at […]
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Bank holiday disruption in store for rail users
Rail users face disruption this bank holiday weekend due to engineering works on several routes. Irish Rail advise customers to check times on services from Saturday to Monday, and to book in advance if possible. From 11.30pm on Friday until 1pm on Monday, bus transfers will operate on all services between Drogheda and Dundalk – including […]
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What Do I Need to Know about the Dublin Bus Strikes?
The upcoming strike action by Dublin Bus drivers has been suspended. However, more than 400,000 commuters still face travel disruption over the next few weeks if further stoppages go ahead as planned on the 5th, 7th, 10th, 12th, 14th, 18th, 19th, 24th, 26th and 29th of October. Extra volumes of traffic are expected on the days of the stoppages […]
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Irish Ferries Says ‘Bonjour’ To 2017
Irish Ferries has opened its doors to bookings on its 2017 sailings to France and to celebrate, the company is promoting a 10% early booking offer on motorist reservations made by September 14th. Aimed at families seeking the best choice of holiday and valid for travel between January 1st and December 16th next year, Irish Ferries […]