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Co Leitrim Traffic Update: Saturday, June 10, 2017

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Co Leitrim Traffic Update: Saturday, June 10, 2017

AA Roadwatch is advising motorists that traffic is slow on the N4 approaching Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim this evening. Traffic is reportedly slow on the N4 Dublin/Sligo Rd approaching Carrick-On-Shannon from the Sligo side due to a ...

10 Jun 2017 at 18:00

ŠKODA models power to the top of the Driver Power 2017 New Car Survey

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ŠKODA models power to the top of the Driver Power 2017 New Car Survey

ŠKODA customers are the happiest car owners, according to  the latest Driver Power 2017 New Car Survey.  The brand secured an incredible gold rush of awards in survey with the Superb and Yeti proving to be the star performers, taking ...

10 Jun 2017 at 11:44

Colton Motors to showcase all-new SEAT Ibiza

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Colton Motors to showcase all-new SEAT Ibiza

The eagerly anticipated all-new SEAT Ibiza will be showcased at Colton Motors, Lough Sheever Corporate Park, Mullingar until Monday, June 12. Colton Motors are one of the first dealers in the country to showcase the all-new SEAT ...

07 Jun 2017 at 15:45

Leitrim county councillors back call for hard shoulder provision on future road projects

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Leitrim county councillors back call for hard shoulder provision on future road projects

Leitrim's county councillors have unanimously backed a motion calling for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) to include provision for a hard shoulder in future national road re-alignments and  new road layouts. Cllr Sean ...

30 May 2017 at 13:06

57% of drivers in Connacht and Ulster feel under-prepared for the road

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57% of drivers in Connacht and Ulster feel under-prepared for the road

New research by Liberty Insurance shows that 57 percent of Connacht and Ulster drivers feel under-prepared for the road even after passing their practical test. Conversely, only 2 in 5 drivers in Connacht and Ulster, or 43 ...

29 May 2017 at 13:40

Test Drive the 172 Model Range at Burns Car Sales

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Test Drive the 172 Model Range at Burns Car Sales

Burns Car Sales, Sligo is your one stop shop for 172. With 7 models in their award winning model range you are sure to find your perfect new car. ŠKODA is renowned for their spacious and sleek designs with each model ...

22 May 2017 at 19:30

Attracting top talent for motor industry is a priority says new president of SIMI

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Attracting top talent for motor industry is a priority says new president of SIMI

Gavin Hydes was elected President of the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI), at the organisation’s AGM held in (Killashee House Hotel,) Naas, Co. Kildare. The Motor Industry is a significant business sector ...

19 May 2017 at 12:00

Prepare yourself....for the world's biggest luxury car vending machine

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Prepare yourself....for the world's biggest luxury car vending machine

At first glance you may think this is your typical vending machine, stocked with toy models of luxury cars, but take a closer look. This video shows the 150-foot vending machine belonging to luxury car dealership, ...

18 May 2017 at 11:48

Defendant clocked driving on N16 at 178kph

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Defendant clocked driving on N16 at 178kph

Marcus Sanches, 122 Brecknock Rd, London was convicted of a charge of careless driving which was reduced from dangerous driving when he appeared before a recent sitting of Carrick-on-Shannon District Court. Insp ...

09 May 2017 at 17:00

Car sales down in Leitrim for first quarter

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Car sales down in Leitrim for first quarter

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) in association with DoneDeal have issued their first Quarterly Motor Industry Review for 2017.

The SIMI/DoneDeal Report highlights the challenging and uncertain ...

24 Apr 2017 at 13:00

2017 proving unpredictable for the motoring industry

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2017 proving unpredictable for the motoring industry

The first Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI)/DoneDeal Quartlery Motor Industry Review for 2017 highlights the challenging and uncertain year that the Industry has faced with new car sales (-8%) and ...

20 Apr 2017 at 11:02

Petrol prices dip for first time in six months

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Petrol prices dip for first time in six months

Petrol and diesel prices have fallen by an average of 1.1c per litre across the country, according to the latest monthly fuel prices survey from AA Ireland. On average a litre of petrol now costs 136.6c, ...

18 Apr 2017 at 16:27

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