15 Apr 2021
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
Almost a third of households have been directly affected by wait times to sit the driving test and current restrictions limiting tests to those working in essential services, a recent survey has found. In response to an AA Ireland survey of over 4,000 Irish motorists, 22.82% of respondents strongly...
Read more → 05 Apr 2021
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
With the end of the Easter holidays and all children now returning to school, 'Back to School' season is officially upon us and with it many of us will see our morning travel patterns change slightly. While you may be busy coping with children desperately trying to avoid the fact that they’ll soon...
Read more → 30 Mar 2021
Posted by Aisling Bonner 
Many Irish animals have made traffic headlines when they’ve wandered close to motorways and busy commuter routes during rush-hour. Our radio bulletins often star sheep, cattle, swans and dogs who’ve found themselves in a sticky situation. Some of our most popular tweets are ones concerning animals...
Read more → 25 Mar 2021
Posted by AA Roadwatch 
Slow down. It’s a long-standing message but one that is always worth repeating, which is why AA Ireland are pleased to support National Slow Down Day, a road safety initiative led by An Garda Síochána. Running from 7am on Friday 26th to 7am on Saturday 27th March, the campaign urges drivers to ‘Slow...
Read more → 23 Mar 2021
Posted by AA Roadwatch 
By Fiona Frawley When you live in Ireland, “mind the road” isn’t just something you say when people leave the house, it’s a way of life. You never know what kind of road conditions might be thrown at you, but you can pretty much guarantee an aul rain shower no matter what time of year it is. Your...
Read more → 16 Mar 2021
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
When you’re on the road most of the day, it can be difficult to find time to shop around for your van insurance. However, failing to do so could mean that you’re paying more for van cover than you need to. So what should you be thinking about when it comes to your purchasing van insurance in Ireland...
Read more → 12 Mar 2021
Posted by Aisling Bonner 
If you’re a regular listener of our traffic bulletins on the radio, you’ll have heard us dishing out advice for all manner of weather conditions that our unpredictable little island likes to throw at us. Rain, wind, snow, ice and even the glare from the sun can all cause issues for motorists. In general,...
Read more → 11 Mar 2021
Posted by Barry Aldworth Whether your van feels more like your mobile office or your home away from home, it's important to be security-conscious to ensure your van remains in working condition and you can continue to get from job to job. With this in mind, our Van Insurance team have put together a short list of their top tips...
Read more → 09 Mar 2021
Posted by AA Roadwatch 
By Kieran Hanley Travelling in wet conditions is hardly out of the norm for Irish drivers, but it still comes with a range of dangers. If you must travel on a wet day, follow our advice below to make your journey as safe as possible. Slow down Reducing your speed is one of the most important...
Read more → 04 Feb 2021
Posted by AA Roadwatch 
By Kieran Hanley Driving in hail or snow can be one of the most challenging parts of travelling in wintry conditions. If you do need to make essential journeys in adverse weather conditions, you can make your journey safer by following these tips. Be prepared Safety on the road starts before...
Read more →
Animals on the road - what do you do?
Navigating surface water and flooding: The AA Roadwatch...
Driving on wet roads: the AA Roadwatch guide
7 New Year's Resolutions to Make 2021 a Safer Year...
AA’s Top Tips To Get Your Car Winter Ready
