# AA

Last year

2022

# drive safe

Motorists urged to slow down and take extra care ahead of long bank holiday weekend

The RSA and An Garda Síochána are appealing for all road users to act responsibly and not to drink and drive.

7.4k

Mar 17th 2022, 8:30 AM

# Noel Considine

'Zoom meetings weren't for me... There were people a long time sober who relapsed'

Hurling goalkeeping coach Noel Considine talks about the challenges that AA members faced during Covid.

53.0k

Jan 15th 2022, 7:00 AM

All time

# End of the road

AA Roadwatch to end its radio traffic reports after 32 years

AA Roadwatch first started broadcasting in 1989.

65.7k

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Jul 9th 2021, 1:44 PM

# Fuel

Cost of a litre of petrol at lowest level recorded since April 2016

The coronavirus pandemic and a significant drop in crude oil costs are among the factors behind the drop in price.

76.5k

Mar 22nd 2020, 4:44 PM

# pumped up prices

New Year starts with 'significant' increase in price of petrol and diesel

A litre of petrol now costs 144.5c on average.

40.5k

Jan 19th 2020, 1:16 PM

# Drinking

'There is no certain amount that is too much alcohol - it's what it does to the person'

Christmas is a particularly difficult time for people who have a negative relationship with alcohol.

38.5k

Dec 22nd 2019, 10:00 PM

# pumping it

The cost of motoring has come down - but not for everyone

Insurance and petrol costs are the biggest factors.

24.2k

Jul 15th 2019, 9:12 AM

# dear fifi

Dear Fifi: We're all worried about our housemate's drinking - but what can we do?

To help answer, this week Dear Fifi called upon the experts at the Rutland Centre.

7.1k

Dec 25th 2018, 6:00 PM

# driving home

Motorists told to avoid alcohol and take extra care ahead of 'Christmas exodus'

Top to toe in tailbacks.

10.4k

Dec 21st 2018, 6:20 AM

# HANDHELD DEVICES

New handheld devices will help gardaí identify uninsured drivers

A new system will link to a database of uninsured drivers.

17.7k

Nov 13th 2018, 1:53 PM

# pain in the pothole

Had your car or bike damaged by a pothole? You're not the only one

Six in 10 people have had their mode of transport damaged by potholes.

17.6k

Aug 2nd 2018, 2:27 PM

# On The Road

Slight drop in cost of petrol and diesel, but we're still paying more than last year

Drivers are paying 10c more compared to July 2017.

14.8k

Jul 29th 2018, 3:24 PM

# Oil be damned

The price of petrol and diesel has gone up again

And it’s more expensive in Dublin.

34.5k

Apr 20th 2018, 1:09 PM

# RISKY BUSINESS

So why won't insurance companies cover your 10-year-old car?

Many insurers refuse to offer policies for older cars regardless of their roadworthiness.

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Mar 10th 2018, 9:00 PM

# in shite

'You wouldn't get this in the Third World' - locals up in arms over state of roads in Munster town

Tipperary Town may share the name of its county, but the standard of its roads is “no advert for the place” says one local.

34.4k

Jan 26th 2018, 6:01 AM

# In English Please

AA customer says employee was stopped from speaking to him in Irish

The man cancelled his membership.

70.9k

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Jan 17th 2018, 10:52 PM

Voices

New year, new car? Here's what you should consider before you buy

Some timely advice from The AA’s Barry Aldworth for those considering a move to a ’181-’ reg plate.

39.0k

Jan 6th 2018, 11:00 AM

# ridealong

'People are delighted when they see the yellow van arrive': On patrol with the AA

We spent a morning with an AA Patrol driver.

6.7k

Dec 28th 2017, 11:00 PM

# racking up the miles

The average motorist in Ireland spends up to €125 a month on petrol

Most drivers would cover less than 500km a month, according to a survey from the AA.

19.1k

Oct 29th 2017, 2:02 PM

# AA

Cost of running family car down almost €180 on last year

That’s according to an annual survey by the AA which recorded a drop in motor insurance premiums.

10.3k

Aug 9th 2017, 6:05 AM

# what's in a name?

So, what's the deal with Ireland naming and shaming drink drivers?

Come December, Ireland is to begin naming and shaming people convicted of a host of road traffic offences.

23.8k

Jul 23rd 2017, 12:05 AM

# Now we're sucking diesel

Petrol and diesel prices have fallen for four months in a row and are set to drop further

Prices are at a 12-month low.

17.5k

Jul 16th 2017, 12:16 PM

# fuelling the boom

The price of fuel is going down but motorists are still paying far more than they did last year

The AA says it is concerned that, for every litre of petrol purchased, 63.67% goes to the government.

13.0k

May 24th 2017, 12:25 PM

# katharine tynan road

South Dublin road closed after eight-car-collision

The road has since been reopened and the crash cleared.

62.1k

May 12th 2017, 2:33 PM

# a fine idea

Those who earn more will pay higher speeding fines under proposed safety law changes

The Road Safety Authority said it will be watching the UK’s road laws with interest.

25.3k

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Apr 26th 2017, 10:32 AM

# fronting

Irish parents routinely lie about being a car's main driver to lower their children's premiums

Over 13% of parents have ‘fronted’ for their children’s insurance according to a new survey.

33.3k

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Apr 24th 2017, 9:01 AM

# pump it up

Petrol prices drop for first time in six months

On average, a litre of petrol now costs 136.6c, while a litre of diesel costs 126.0c.

28.8k

Apr 17th 2017, 2:57 PM

# don't get duped

AA warns car buyers about new mileage 'lowballing' scam

By doctoring the mileage twice, unscrupulous sellers can dupe buyers and fool NCT checks, says the AA.

44.8k

Mar 28th 2017, 2:09 PM

# Pricey

The cost of petrol and diesel is still marching ever upwards

The cost of a litre of petrol or diesel is now the highest its been in 18 months.

18.3k

Mar 20th 2017, 1:02 PM

# Money Money Money

Filling your car is becoming very, very expensive - here's why

A combination of factors have seen the cost of running a vehicle jump by €18 a month in the last year.

59.7k

Jan 29th 2017, 10:00 PM

# Traffic

Delays expected on M1 after crash at Port Tunnel

Officers are currently at the scene and there are no reports of any serious injures.

12.4k

Jan 17th 2017, 9:26 AM

# Safer Streets

The AA thinks they're 'ridiculous', but Dublin City Council stands firm on 30km speed limits

Dublin City Council plans to expand the 30km/hr speed limit across further areas of the city.

16.0k

Nov 23rd 2016, 12:49 PM

# named and shamed

Almost 7 out of 10 motorists want drink drivers named on live register

Conor Faughnan from The AA said, “It’s a tragic Irish problem that hasn’t gone away.”

12.8k

Oct 23rd 2016, 6:37 PM

# spiralling

"We're on our knees and begging" - motorists being driven off the road by insurance costs, committee hears

The Oireachtas Finance committee today heard from the AA together with groups representing both older and younger drivers.

28.7k

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Sep 8th 2016, 12:42 PM

# no late buses

Strike: Dublin Bus says services will end at 9pm tomorrow ahead of Thursday action

The company says it has been left with no option but to terminate all routes at 9pm – hours earlier than anticipated.

31.4k

Sep 6th 2016, 1:38 PM

# premiums

Motorists paying an extra €250 per year over spiralling insurance costs

Insurance premiums are wiping out any savings motorists are making from low fuel prices.

15.1k

Sep 5th 2016, 7:39 AM

# Pokemon Nooooo

This Waterford driver had to be rescued by the AA after Pokémon Go left them stranded

Ah, the flat battery.

4.1k

Aug 19th 2016, 8:56 AM

# Transport

The AA is offloading its Irish operations for nearly €157m

The biggest roadside assistance provider in the country will be sold to two private equity funds.

19.4k

Jun 30th 2016, 10:00 AM

# End of the road

Bad news for Irish motorists as petrol and diesel prices set to hike

A shift in the global supply of oil is set to have a knock-on effect for Irish drivers.

31.0k

May 23rd 2016, 3:45 PM

# Safety First

Turns out Irish drivers want night vision and remote shutdown for their cars

The findings from an AA survey suggests that Irish motorists are more keen on safety features than autonomous cars.

14.9k

Feb 4th 2016, 1:45 PM