27 Nov 2018
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
Motorists are being urged to take extra precautions when driving in the days ahead, as severe winds are expected as Storm Diana passes over Ireland. With a nationwide Status Yellow wind warning in place for Wednesday, as well as Status Orange warnings for several coastal counties, AA Ireland is calling...
Read more → 25 Nov 2018
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
With children across Ireland writing their Christmas wish lists and many of us counting down the days to the festive season, the AA has found that a sizeable percentage of Irish consumers are planning to do at least part of their shopping across the border. In response to a recent AA Ireland survey...
Read more → 15 Nov 2018
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
With the clocks now gone back, the weather having taken a noticeable change and the nights feeling longer, it’s safe to say that the winter season is well and truly upon us. While we’re all keeping our fingers crossed that we’ll avoid another Storm Emma scenario, now is the time to plan for the worst...
Read more → 05 Oct 2018
Posted by Barry Aldworth
Driving during the winter season can be more challenging than at any other time the year as weather conditions can change drastically over the course of a single day. The combination of changing weather, reduced daylight and the increased risk of fatigue kicking in during the pre and post-work commute...
Read more → 03 Oct 2018
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
Of all the seasons, winter can be the most taxing for your car. Not only can weather conditions change unexpectedly, but the chill in the air can have a significant impact on your car. While we’re all hoping to avoid a repeat of Storm Emma, some combination of snow, frost or ice is to be expected meaning...
Read more → 23 Sep 2018
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
Less than 40% of motorists would stop and offer assistance to a driver who has experienced a car breakdown according to a recent survey. In response to a survey of over 5,000 motorists undertaken by AA Rescue, the breakdown assistance wing of AA Ireland, 38.79% of respondents indicated that in the event...
Read more → 20 Sep 2018
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
On the heels of Storm Helene and Storm Ali, AA Ireland is urging motorists to ensure their car is winter ready and that they have a plan in place in the event of a car breakdown as weather conditions take a turn for the worst. The warning comes the day after Storm Ali affected parts of Ireland, with...
Read more → 19 Sep 2018
Posted by Barry Aldworth
When driving in strong winds it's important to adapt your behaviour to the weather conditions that present themselves. Particularly, motorists should be on the lookout for vulnerable road users who could be blown off course and for fallen trees which could cause significant damage. To help you stay safe...
Read more → 17 Sep 2018
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
AA Ireland is warning motorists to exercise additional caution in the coming days as large amounts of rainfall are expected as the remnants of tropical Storm Helene pass over Ireland. The warning to motorists came after Met Eireann extended a Status Yellow – Rainfall warning to five counties, Galway,...
Read more → 17 Sep 2018
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
With predicitons of possible localised flooding in parts of the west of Ireland in the next 24-48 hours as a result of ex-Tripcal Storm Helene, it's no harm to follow AA Roadwatch bulletins on tweets for advice on flooded stretches of road. If flooding does occur, the best bet is to avoid badly...
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