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 → 04 Jul 2018
Posted by Chris Jones 
Miracles do happen. Very rarely, the Irish rugby team win a series in Australia, or England’s footballers win a penalty shoot-out. Even more rarely, you get a summer heatwave in Ireland. It is a wonder and we should all enjoy it while we can, but it does bring its own problems on the roads – not least...
Read more → 27 Feb 2018
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
Following a night of heavy snowfall for much of the east and south-east of the country AA Home Insurance is urging householders to take the necessary precautions to ensure your home is prepared for the worst of the conditions which are expected to arrive on Thursday morning and continue into Friday. The...
Read more → 27 Feb 2018
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
Burst pipes can be a nightmare and with Storm Emma on the way they are a major concern for many homeowners. Should you meet this experience it is important that you act fast in order to minimise damage. To help you deal with the issue, out AA Home Insurance have put together some tips to follow if you get a burst...
Read more → 14 Jan 2018
Posted by Barry Aldworth
Motorists are being advised to slow down in the coming days as Met Eireann warns of a risk of snow, ice and frost across the country, particularly in northern counties. In advance of the cold spell motorists are being urged to adapt their driving accordingly, including slowing down on affected routes...
Read more → 06 Dec 2017
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
Motorists are being warned to exercise additional caution when driving in the coming days, as Met Eireann has forecast a drop in temperatures with a risk of sleet, hail and snow for the latter half of this week. Temperatures are expected to drop from Thursday afternoon, with the cold spell persisting...
Read more → 22 Nov 2017
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
AA Rescue reports a huge increase in call-outs this morning with many cars damaged by driving through flood water. Today’s heavy rain has caused major traffic jams across Dublin and Leinster and has also caught a lot of drivers out. By early Wednesday morning the breakdown assistance provider had already...
Read more → 31 Oct 2017
Posted by Michelle Connor 
OVERVIEW: A changeable period of weather, but of which is rather typical for the time of year with some patchy rain and drizzle in the short term especially to the north and west, colder and, overall, drier through Thursday and Friday. SIGNIFICANT WEATHER: Little or no risk of any significant...
Read more → 18 Oct 2017
Posted by Michelle Connor 
WEATHER OVERVIEW: Wet and windy conditions will return into Thursday, with the risk of some persistent and widespread moderate or heavy rain bringing locally significant rainfall totals. A brief drier and brighter spell for a time on Friday, but then turning wet and windy once again, from the west,...
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