10 Aug 2018
Posted by Esther O'Moore Donohoe 
Information compiled by Esther O'Moore Donohoe and Chris Jones Pope Francis will arrive in Ireland on Saturday 25th August. He will appear at Croke Park that evening, and at both Knock and Phoenix Park on Sunday 26th August, with a series of additional events planned ahead of the visit. On Tuesday...
Read more → 08 Aug 2018
Posted by Esther O'Moore Donohoe 
The Dublin Horse Show takes place this year from Wednesday 8th to Sunday 12th August. You’ll horse through our short guide in no time! Opening times The official public opening time is 9am. The Main Hall entrance will be open from that time each day. The public can enter the showgrounds...
Read more → 31 Jul 2018
Posted by Chris Jones 
Main image by Flickr user calflier001, used under CC-BY-SA-2.0 licence There will be disruption to some public transport services over the August bank holiday weekend, particularly affecting Luas passengers. Here's all the latest information for Luas, Bus Éireann, Irish Rail and Dublin Bus: LUAS Red...
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 → 14 Mar 2018
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 Saturday, 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 → 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 → 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 → 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 → 06 Nov 2017
Posted by Linda Pototzki 
As we enter into the darkest months of the year the AA is advising motorists to be on the lookout for vulnerable road users and for cyclists to make sure that they are properly lit. We have also asked for the view from the cyclist’s saddle, so please take a look at the advice from Dr. Mike McKillen...
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