05 Aug 2019
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
Recently release figures from AA Rescue found that the organisation dealt more than one case a day on average where a child had been locked into a car accidentally in 2018. While keys being locked inside the vehicle has long been an annoyance for motorists, the figures from the breakdown assistance provider...
Read more → 30 Jul 2019
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
Vital information to keep you safe if you break down on a motorway While motorways are the safest roads we have in Ireland, the hard shoulder is one of the most dangerous areas on any road. Motorway hard shoulders are for emergency use only. You should only stop if it is a real emergency and you have...
Read more → 29 Jul 2019
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
Summer is in full swing, with many of us already complaining that it’s “too hot” or we’re “absolutely melting”! Summer months also bring a lot of long drives. While the (hopefully) good weather is certainly something to enjoy, driving during the summer months can present some unique challenges....
Read more → 04 Jun 2019
Posted by Esther O'Moore Donohoe Metallica play Slane as part of their WorldWired Tour on Saturday the 8th of June, their first Irish show in over ten years. Support will come from Ghost, Stiff Little Fingers, Bokassa and Fangclub. Gates open at 2pm. Patrons are strongly advised to use public transport options where...
Read more → 12 Mar 2019
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 → 05 Feb 2019
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
With over 100 years of experience of operating in Ireland, AA Rescue is not only Ireland’s largest breakdown assistance provider, but also a brand you can count on no matter when or where you experience car troubles. AA Rescue provides nationwide breakdown assistance and ensures that all our patrols...
Read more → 28 Jan 2019
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 → 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...
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