25 Jul 2018
Posted by Chris Jones 
On Monday 30th July, one of the biggest events of the racing calendar gallops into view in Ballybrit, Galway. The Summer Racing Festival continues until Sunday 5th August, with top-class racing every day. RACE TIMES Gates open at 2:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; at 11am on Thursday;...
Read more → 22 Mar 2018
Posted by Esther O'Moore Donohoe 
There are lots of great events happening around Ireland during the Easter holidays. We’ve selected a handful we think are especially egg-citing. There are also a couple of seasonal celebrations taking place a short hop across the water if you choose to do something more eggs-traordinary. MAYO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkrSuDQbsr8 This...
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 → 31 Aug 2017
Posted by Chris Jones 
Many motorists in the west of the country shudder at the very mention of Claregalway and Clarinbridge – both notorious bottlenecks on the N17/N18 route between Sligo and Limerick. Those of you in the rest of the country may well recognise their names too, since they so often feature in our traffic...
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 → 27 May 2015
Posted by Sharron Lynskey 
A number of changes are in store for motorists in Galway City, as the on-going roadworks finish up on Lough Atalia Rd. These major works have been underway since the middle of March and are due to finish up at the end of this week (29th May), as scheduled. However, Galway City Council has decided...
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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