19 Dec 2017
Posted by Chris Jones 
There's something special about those Christmas songs that we all love to hear year after year. Most of us have fond memories of singing along to some seasonal classics in the back of the car, so we decided to find out your favourites for a festive road trip. First we asked around the office and put together...
Read more → 06 Dec 2017
Posted by Chris Jones 
It’s that time of year again, when lights twinkle, sleigh bells jingle and shopping centre car parks are full to the brim! If you’re planning a big shopping trip ahead of the Christmas season, then you’ll want to minimise the pain of getting there, getting parked and getting home again - and that’s...
Read more → 05 Dec 2017
Posted by Chris Jones 
Many of us will be relying on public transport to get out and about over the Christmas and New Year period. If you are hoping to avoid long delays and busy car parks, or to get home late after your Christmas parties, then read on for details of extra services and schedule changes for Dublin Bus, Luas,...
Read more → 30 Nov 2017
Posted by Esther O'Moore Donohoe 
Our selection of gifts for the driver in your life might not win any awards for glamour, but they are entirely practical. And after all, nothing says ‘I love you’ quite like a practical gift! We’ve thought car-fully about the list below, and we’ve made sure it isn’t exhaust-ive so it shouldn’t...
Read more → 27 Nov 2017
Posted by Esther O'Moore Donohoe 
There’s nothing like taking a good idea, repeating it less successfully, and then stretching the idea almost beyond recognition one last time to ensure all joy is squeezed from it. With that in mind, the AA Roadwatch team has compiled a list of the most vaguely Christmassy place names around Ireland...
Read more → 15 Nov 2017
Posted by Chris Jones 
Over the coming weeks, thousands of Irish bargain-hunters are likely to make the trip to Northern Ireland to do their Christmas shopping. With the pound remaining weak as the UK gets to grips with Brexit, just under one in 10 respondents to our latest AA membership poll said they intended on doing...
Read more → 16 Dec 2015
Posted by Sharron Lynskey 
Info Shopping centres in the Henry St/ O’Connell St area include Arnott’s, Ilac SC and Jervis SC. Arnott’s opening hours vary throughout the Christmas period and are available here. The Ilac SC opens Monday to Thursday from 9am to 9am, on Fridays from 8am to 8pm, on Saturdays between 9am and 8pm and on Sundays...
Read more → 15 Dec 2015
Posted by Sharron Lynskey 
Info There are a number of high-street stores and retailers in this area including St Stephen’s Green SC, Brown Thomas and Powerscourt Centre. St Stephen’s Green SC opens from 9am to 7pm Mon to Wed and on Fridays and Saturdays. On Thursdays, the centre opens later from 9am to 9pm and on Sundays,...
Read more → 07 Dec 2015
Posted by Sharron Lynskey 
The Christmas countdown is on and the shopping rush is well and truly underway. Shoppers across the country will flock to the major retail centres over the festive period and the hassle that sometimes comes with Christmas shopping can turn even the jolliest of elves into The Grinch. To help you out,...
Read more → 07 Dec 2015
Posted by Sharron Lynskey 
Info Dundrum Town Centre is situated in Dundrum on Sandyford Rd. Opening hours are 9am to 9pm Monday to Friday, from 9am to 7pm on Saturdays and from 10am to 7pm every Sunday. Getting There By Car You'll exit the M50 at J13 Sandyford/ Ballinteer (Dundrum will be signposted). You'll then continue...
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