13 Dec 2018
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 → 28 May 2018
Posted by Chris Jones 
Motorists in Cork and Kerry will be well aware of the bottleneck in Macroom on the N22. The town, which is roughly halfway between Cork City and Killarney, regularly sees tailbacks at peak times, causing no small frustration for drivers. However, work is underway on a €215 million project to build...
Read more → 22 Mar 2018
Posted by Chris Jones 
Private vehicles will be no longer be permitted to use St Patrick’s St in Cork city centre during the evening rush hour period, as authorities continue to change the way traffic moves around the city. From Tues 27th March, the street will effectively become a two-way bus lane between 3pm and 6:30pm...
Read more → 06 Feb 2018
Posted by Chris Jones 
If you are lucky enough to be off this mid-term, you may well be plotting your escape from daily life. We’ve selected some excellent places around Ireland that may fit the bill, with activities to keep you busy during the day and comfortable rooms to keep you happy at night - not forgetting the all-important...
Read more → 23 May 2017
Posted by Chris Jones 
Images courtesy of TII AA Roadwatch listeners will be used to hearing about delays at Cork's busy Dunkettle Interchange, an infamous bottleneck which is controlled by traffic lights and over capacity, carrying between 80,000 and 100,000 vehicles per day. These images show how it will look after its long-awaited...
Read more → 15 Mar 2016
Posted by Sharron Lynskey 
It’s that time of year again – time to don the green feather boas and the tricolour and embrace our national holiday – St Patrick’s Day. A number of colourful and fun-filled parades will descend on towns and villages across the county this Thursday 17th March to celebrate our patron saint....
Read more → 08 Mar 2016
Posted by Sharron Lynskey 
Although most of the 1916 centenary events are focused around Dublin City, there are a number of national events taking place too over the Easter weekend and throughout 2016 in an effort to commemorate the Rising. So whether you hail from Con Colbert's home county of Limerick or you're a Cork native...
Read more → 30 Jun 2015
Posted by Orla O'Callaghan 
Tuesday, 30th June 2015 Ireland’s major motoring organisation and insurance provider is hiring qualified mechanics to join its fleet of roadside Patrols. But the AA’s recruitment drive has hit a roadblock in Co. Cork, coming against a shortage of qualified mechanics to fill their two roles on offer. “I...
Read more → 18 Feb 2015
Posted by Orla O'Callaghan
Ireland’s major motoring organisation and insurance provider is hiring qualified mechanics to join its fleet of roadside Patrols. We are looking to recruit mechanics in Co Galway, Co Limerick and Co Cork. AA Patrols need to be more than just mechanics. A modern AA van is more like a mobile garage,...
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