09 Mar 2019
Posted by Lauren Beehan 
It’s time to dust off your green geansaí and pin on those shamrock rosettes. With St. Patrick’s Day falling on a Sunday, there’s a long weekend to honour our patron saint and all things Irish. If you’re travelling to the festivities, or simply making a journey over the weekend, remember that...
Read more → 08 Mar 2019
Posted by Chris Jones We've put together information on 120 of the biggest and best St. Patrick's Day parades that will be taking place across the country on the weekend of March 17th. Before you set out to join your local celebration - or make alternative travel plans for the big day - make sure to check below for all the essential...
Read more → 18 Dec 2018
Posted by Chris Jones 
If you’ve heard our radio reports on a regular basis, you’ll be aware that Galway has a big traffic problem for such a small city. Long tailbacks on routes like the Tuam Rd, Headford Rd, Quincentenary Bridge, Dublin Rd and Bóthar na dTreabh are the norm, and it’s not uncommon for whole areas...
Read more → 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 → 12 Dec 2018
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 → 05 Dec 2018
Posted by Chris Jones 
Dublin Bus's late-night Nitelink service is to be expanded over the Christmas and New Year period, with extra services starting from Thursday 6th December. Christmas party-goers will be able to get home from Dublin city centre between midnight on the following dates and 4am the next morning: Thursday...
Read more → 21 Nov 2018
Posted by Lauren Beehan 
Grainne’s Gap, Dolphin’s Barn, Bundle of Sticks, Hackballscross… One of the best things about reporting on Ireland’s roads is getting to mention all of the weird and wonderful place names across the country. If you’ve ever heard our reports and thought “is that a real place?” – or wondered...
Read more → 18 Oct 2018
Posted by Chris Jones 
As an airline passenger, you are covered by EU law if your flight is cancelled or delayed, or if you are not permitted to board the plane after you’ve checked in. You may be entitled to re-routing, refunds and, in some cases, compensation. This is provided for by EU Regulation 261/2004, which applies...
Read more → 05 Sep 2018
Posted by Adrian Harmon 
Information compiled by Adrian Harmon and Chris Jones UPDATE: this year's event will continue on Friday 21st September due to the cancellation on Wednesday as a result of Storm Ali. Following a record crowd last year, Screggan is once again the venue for the National Ploughing Championships;...
Read more → 27 Aug 2018
Posted by Esther O'Moore Donohoe 
Main image - public domain The last big festival of the year, Electric Picnic, takes place in Stradbally, County Laois from Friday 31st August to Sunday 2nd September. Main stage acts include Massive Attack, N.E.R.D. and Kendrick Lamar, but there is also an excellent comedy tent, the Theatre of Food...
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