# AA

All time

# price at the pumps

Price war means motorists set to save on petrol and diesel

Oil prices are dropping and the market in Ireland is very competitive at the moment.

34.2k

Jan 13th 2016, 2:00 PM

# more cash

Drivers saw insurance rise by up to 50% this year and the increase looks set to continue

Irish drivers will collectively pay €300 million in extra premium costs this year, according to the AA.

22.8k

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Dec 30th 2015, 11:02 AM

# Theory Fail

Hundreds had to re-sit theory test thanks to a computer glitch (but it could have been a lot worse)

In total, 1,216 people were told they had failed the test when they had actually passed

16.5k

Nov 23rd 2015, 4:15 PM

# have a gawk

This hotel was just named the best in Ireland - here’s what it’s like to stay there

We can dream.

7.5k

Sep 17th 2015, 11:10 AM

# good while it lasted

Petrol prices are going up, up, up again...

And they’re not likely to fall any time soon.

20.2k

Apr 13th 2015, 11:37 AM

# Northbound

There was a truck on fire on the M50 this morning

The incident occurred northbound near J5 Finglas.

15.7k

Dec 5th 2014, 7:11 AM

# Super Fans

Praise for Austin Stacks colourful fans - 'The supporters are unique, I've never seen anything like it'

Manager Stephen Stack pays tribute to the supporters of the Tralee club.

5.3k

Nov 25th 2014, 11:53 AM

# Cork

An overturned car is causing major delays at Mitchelstown

The single vehicle crash is now being cleared.

16.8k

Oct 25th 2014, 6:23 PM

# RISKY BUSINESS

Texting while driving is BANNED from today. Could Google Glass be the next deadly distraction?

54 per cent of drivers said the devices should be banned for all drivers…

12.0k

May 1st 2014, 6:30 AM

# Flooding

Homeowners opposed to flood levy to help others get insurance

The idea of a 1 per cent levy was mooted by Minister Phil Hogan last month – but a recent survey shows little desire among the public.

7.4k

Apr 2nd 2014, 8:55 AM

# Just say no

1 in 5 drivers has had their car damaged by a friend or relative

The AA is warning drivers to “never lend your car to uninsured friends or relatives.”

10.0k

Mar 30th 2014, 1:20 PM

# The Naked Truth

The AA hired a naked cyclist to front its new road safety campaign

Nothing but the facts. Literally.

2.5k

Mar 20th 2014, 11:23 AM

# Deception

Warning after multiple cases of car sales scam

Sellers are placing ads for cars at very low prices – but there IS a snag.

30.0k

Feb 27th 2014, 2:45 PM

# Stormwatch

From floods to freezing: Weather turns bitter with temperatures set to drop

As wintry showers continue in parts, snow is expected on high ground but could affect low-lying regions.

60.4k

Jan 4th 2014, 7:43 PM

# traffic and travel

The AA Roadwatch blooper reel is a surreal experience

And yet somehow compelling.

3.6k

Dec 31st 2013, 1:30 PM

# designated driver

Warning over New Year's Eve drink-driving as road deaths increase in 2013

The AA has said that road deaths have increased for the first time since 2005, with alcohol a contributing factor.

9.8k

Dec 30th 2013, 8:05 AM

# Survey

Irish people optimistic about the economy...but not their own lives

The AA carried out a major survey of 26,000 Irish people before Christmas.

10.0k

Dec 28th 2013, 7:30 AM

# filthy animals

We bet you never noticed this in Home Alone before

This explains so much.

14.9k

Dec 18th 2013, 10:00 PM

# car insurance

Young women fare worst as gender neutral pricing drives up car insurance

On average, women under 25 saw an increase of 20 per cent with some reporting rises of up to 50 per cent while younger men reap the benefits of the new pricing system.

10.0k

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Dec 2nd 2013, 9:04 AM

# Road Safety

Nearly six per cent admit to drink driving, men more likely to do it than women

The findings are contained in a new survey from AA Motor Insurance.

6.8k

Nov 4th 2013, 6:30 AM

# Oh fliuch

Motorists urged to take care on wet roads as Cork issues flood warning

Cork City Council has advised business and home owners to take preventative flood measures due to heavy rain.

14.4k

Oct 18th 2013, 3:49 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Good morning! Here are nine things you want to know as you start your day.

4.1k

Sep 2nd 2013, 8:49 AM

# Crime

Dublin and commuter counties worst for burglaries - survey

Over 28 per cent of people have fallen victim to a burglary, a new survey has found.

9.0k

Aug 26th 2013, 8:15 AM

# Unlucky

Young men most likely to get injured, lose their passport or miss a flight on holiday

Meanwhile older people are more likely to lose stuff on holiday.

10.8k

Aug 18th 2013, 1:31 PM

# CAR

Women drivers see the biggest increase in motoring costs

General motor costs, car tax and driving licences all increased over the last 12 months while the price of petrol decreased.

8.7k

Aug 12th 2013, 6:30 AM

# sponsored by the AA

6 ways social media can improve your road trip

Do you bring along your smartphone when you hit the road?

12.2k

Jul 30th 2013, 4:45 PM

# How did that even happen

More people are locking their keys inside their cars

The AA has warned motorists not to be complacent when it comes to vehicles during the hot weather.

12.2k

Jul 22nd 2013, 6:20 AM

# Me Nerves

Men drink, while women take medication to calm fear of flying

More than 20 per cent of women have a fear of flying compared with just 12 per cent of men.

8.2k

Jun 9th 2013, 3:07 PM

# Road Safety

Almost 72% of Irish motorists believe garda presence on roads has reduced

A new poll by AA revealed that 40 per cent think the government is not treating road safety as a priority.

5.6k

Jun 4th 2013, 7:54 AM

# Petrol Prices

The cost of filling your car fell last month

AA Ireland says that petrol prices fell by nearly four per cent with diesel falling by just under 5 per cent.

8.3k

May 13th 2013, 7:15 AM

# Safety

Are you 'inviting' burglars into your home?

An AA survey shows that people still leave their keys where burglars can find them – like in a garage or even in the porch.

19.2k

May 7th 2013, 10:43 AM

# written in the stars

Bad news, Scorpios: you’re the worst for making car insurance claims

Good news for Arians though (if you believe this kind of thing, that is…).

11.5k

Apr 28th 2013, 2:20 PM

# DAMAGING

Who's most likely to damage their own car by accident?

Damage includes causing a flat battery, running out of fuel or using the wrong fuel in the car – and it can be very costly.

14.9k

Apr 15th 2013, 8:06 AM

Voices

Column: Should there be alcohol advertising in sport?

As a recovering alcoholic I should say that alcohol advertising and sponsorship has no place in sport, but I can’t: I know there are few options for sports clubs and I need my GAA club to stay open, writes an anonymous contributor.

Apr 13th 2013, 7:00 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Have you ever travelled with an over-the-limit driver?

Research from the AA says 13 per cent of us – and a fifth of teens – have been driven by an over-the-limit driver.

8.3k

Dec 17th 2012, 9:32 AM

# over the limit

13 per cent of people have travelled with over-the-limit driver

The AA’s latest survey showed that this is a more common occurrence among 17 – 24 year olds, with one in five of them saying they had travelled with a driver over the limit.

5.2k

Dec 16th 2012, 1:37 PM

# car insurance

Car insurance premiums for female drivers set to soar after December

New European Commission rules will mean that insurers can no longer take gender into consideration when assessing customers.

10.2k

Oct 15th 2012, 6:51 AM

# Penalty Points

Room for improvement in penalty point system

No reason why we can’t save more lives, motorist and driving safety representatives tell Oireachtas committee on transport.

6.4k

Sep 19th 2012, 12:51 PM

# Fuel

Prepare for a hike in petrol prices, warns AA Ireland

AA Ireland’s Conor Faughnan says ‘super-taxes’ on fuel are a central factor in petrol prices.

10.4k

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Aug 18th 2012, 1:03 PM

# Floods

Flooding, power cuts reported around Ireland following heavy rainfall

Motorists in parts of Northern Ireland were forced to abandon vehicles last night. Meanwhile, localised flooding has been reported in parts of Cork, Waterford, Tipperary, Wicklow and Westmeath.

27.9k

Jun 28th 2012, 11:58 AM