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# Road Safety

7 tips for staying safe on the roads during this morning's floods

The worst of the rain seems to have passed – but the roads still present many hazards for motorists this morning.

7.5k

Jun 28th 2012, 8:38 AM

# Careful Now

Travelling on the M7? Watch out for those goats

No, seriously.

2.9k

May 9th 2012, 8:16 AM

# diy

90 per cent of people think DIY skills should be taught in schools - poll

Basic DIY skills are a dying art amongst younger generations, according to a new poll by the AA.

2.0k

Feb 13th 2012, 11:05 AM

# AA

Broken boiler or wasp’s nest? The AA can now come to your rescue

It is best known for dealing with broken down cars, and now the AA has launched a subscription-based service for home-based emergencies like leaks and broken boilers.

3.7k

Feb 6th 2012, 10:15 AM

# warning

Cold snap to break over weekend

But drivers have been advised that icy conditions are expected to continue through Thursday and Friday.

2.9k

Feb 2nd 2012, 10:00 AM

# Drivers

Kildare drivers least likely to be 'good samaritans'

Drivers in Donegal and Kerry are most likely to stop and help a stranded motorist – but Kildare and Meath drivers are least likely to intervene.

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Jan 22nd 2012, 10:42 AM

# new year's eve

Traffic disruptions expected for New Year's fest in capital

The centre of Dublin will see closures and diversions because of concert at College Green.

2.7k

Dec 31st 2011, 8:20 AM

# Roads

Top 5 most memorable moments in Irish traffic in 2011

From Obama’s visit to a truck that spilled mayonnaise all over a road, we take a look at some of the standout moments in traffic on Ireland’s roads in 2011.

10.2k

Dec 29th 2011, 8:21 PM

# Cars

Women (slightly) more likely to "neglect" their cars, says AA

That is according a new AA Rescue survey which showed that more women neglect “simple yet important” tasks like checking tyre pressure than men – but both genders fare badly overall.

2.1k

Dec 29th 2011, 12:10 PM

# Christmas

AA warns: don't broadcast your festive holiday plans online

Don’t tweet or Facebook that you’ll be out of your home during the festive season, the AA has warned – because you never know who might be reading.

4.6k

Dec 19th 2011, 1:35 PM

# Budget 2012

Budget 2012: Motor tax hike of 7.5 per cent for most vehicles

Wondering how much your car will cost you next year? Read on for the full extent of tax and fuel hikes…

12.3k

Dec 6th 2011, 9:52 PM

# Motorists

Drivers "putting lives at risk" by stopping on motorway

AA Ireland and the Road Safety Authority is reminding all road-users not to stop or walk on a motorway unless it is an emergency, after a survey showed that 45 per cent of drivers use the hard shoulder to make or take calls.

4.1k

Nov 29th 2011, 9:04 AM

# Motor Tax

'Pay as you drive' system should replace motor tax, says TD

Eamonn Maloney said an extra fuel surcharge would allow the government to axe the current vehicle tax altogether.

2.1k

Oct 13th 2011, 8:28 PM

# Breakdowns

State of roads causing increase in puncture breakdowns, says AA

The numbers of punctures rose over the last twelve months – and potholes are to blame, the AA has said.

488

Oct 9th 2011, 6:56 PM

# Fuel Fraud

Oil laundering plant discovered in Monaghan

Customs officers uncovered a sophisticated oil laundering plant in Glaslough, seizing about 40,000 litres of product last night.

638

Oct 4th 2011, 9:18 AM

# Hurricane Katia

Thousands left without power as Hurricane Katia hits Ireland

Winds of up to 110kph have been battering the west coast, with forecasters warning of damage to trees and buildings.

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Sep 12th 2011, 10:45 AM

# Windy

Ferry crossings cancelled as severe weather warning issued

Irish Ferries and P&O Ferries have cancelled some sailings due to the adverse weather warnings on the Irish Sea.

4.6k

Sep 11th 2011, 1:31 PM

# Safety at home

Have-a-go-heroes: Nearly a third of us would confront or tackle burglar

But more of us would play it safe and hide before calling the Gardaí. Seventy-three respondents told AA Home Insurance they would shoot or kill an armed intruder in certain situations.

410

Sep 11th 2011, 11:43 AM

# just one thing

Men treasure their smartphone more than family photographs - survey

A new poll found that if the house was burning down, most men would grab their mobile before the family album. But what else was on the list?

421

Jul 24th 2011, 2:54 PM

# Driving

Motorists urged to share the roads with four-legged friends

Research by AA shows that more than 40 per cent of drivers have hit an animal…but which are the most common?

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Jul 18th 2011, 8:12 PM

# Fuel Prices

Petrol and diesel prices down for first time in eight months

The average price of petrol is now 151.3 cent a litre. Prices have not risen for the first time since October.

491

Jun 16th 2011, 4:28 PM

# Road Safety

One in twelve back outright ban for drivers on mobiles

An AA Motor Insurance survey finds that 8 per cent of drivers would favour a zero tolerance policy on using phones at the wheel.

497

May 20th 2011, 2:42 PM

LIVE

Record high for petrol and diesel at Irish pumps

Average motorist now spending €226.05 a month – €127.77 of that is tax.

1.0k

Apr 15th 2011, 10:59 AM

# Motoring

AA Ireland launches nationwide anti-pothole petition

The breakdown assistance company says motorists paying high taxes on petrol shouldn’t have to tolerate poor road conditions.

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Mar 27th 2011, 2:48 PM

# Driver Distraction

Eating and drinking while driving a ‘major distraction’, says AA

Nearly 75 per cent of drivers admit to eating while on the move, while almost half swear at their SatNavs.

1.9k

Mar 14th 2011, 1:02 PM

# Hook

Kenneth Egan: I'm fighting alcoholism battle

Olympic hero says he put his mother through hell with binges before her intervention put him on the right road again.

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Feb 7th 2011, 11:18 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things you need to know by 9am: it’s a black day for the country after two young families are wiped out and we prepare to welcome a debt crisis team from the EU/IMF.

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Nov 17th 2010, 8:36 AM