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Flying with kids


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date-icon 05 Jun 2013  author-icon Posted by Arwen Foley

Holidays are meant to be relaxing. That’s the theory at least, but whoever came up with it probably didn’t have small kids. Parents know that an awful lot of work goes into planning a family holiday; where to stay, the amenities, transport, Summer clothes and of course lots of sun-cream. All vital,...

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Almost half of us are not sure if we can afford a holiday this year


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date-icon 30 May 2013  author-icon Posted by Arwen Foley

An AA Travel Insurance poll of over 9,500 people has found that 48% of people are unsure whether or not they can afford a holiday this year. In fact, 27.5% said they would definitely not be able to afford a trip. Less than 19% of those polled were certain that they could afford a holiday this year. “The...

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Family business achieves culinary excellence with Two AA Rosettes


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date-icon 29 May 2013  author-icon Posted by Arwen Foley

Belleek Castle, owned by the Marshall Doran family for over 50 years is no stranger to brilliance. The restaurant led by talented local chef Stephen Lenahan, has been awarded two AA Rosettes for culinary excellence. Located in the tranquil surroundings of Belleek Forest, just outside Ballina in Co Mayo,...

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Arwen Foley, AA Roadwatch, our Queen of travel disasters!


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date-icon 19 Feb 2013  author-icon Posted by Miriam O'Neill

Below Arwen shares why she never goes without travel insurance these days: Come Holiday With Me, I Dare You!  The only advantage of being an unlucky traveller is having a good yarn to share in the pub. However, I now have a good twelve years worth of holiday disasters to moan about. It got me thinking,...

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AA see signs of Gathering momentum


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date-icon 12 Feb 2013  author-icon Posted by Miriam O'Neill

The AA’s online Route Planner, which generates over 8 million routes per annum, has seen a surge in route enquiries from the United States this January. Over 20,000 internet users from the US downloaded directions for a journey in Ireland, an increase of 68% on the figure for January of 2012. “In...

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A quarter of those we polled say they can't afford a holiday this year


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date-icon 04 Feb 2013  author-icon Posted by Miriam O'Neill

Read our latest press release below: Booking early, cheap last minute deals, a bit of good old fashioned haggling or opting for off peak travel, all some of the ways holiday makers will be looking to save a few euros this year.  However not everyone who would like a holiday during 2013 will be fortunate...

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Euros 2012 travel advice


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date-icon 24 May 2012  author-icon Posted by Miriam O'Neill

The flights are booked, the car is packed, tickets bought and accommodation sorted. You’re all ready for the big trip to Pol-kraine, there’s nothing left to do now but go! But what should you expect when you get there? AA Roadwatch is helping Irish supporters making the journey to support the boys...

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As Irish fans converge on Twickenham AA Roadwatch offer some handy tips to get there safely


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date-icon 15 May 2012  author-icon Posted by Miriam O'Neill

The Heineken Cup Final, or as we like to call it, the All Ireland Final, is set for Twickenham on Saturday 19th May. While this may be the third trip to the final in only four years for Leinster fans, it is the first time they’ve had to share their journey with another Irish team. AA Roadwatch has put together...

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