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Diversions proposed under new Dublin City bus plan
Dublin motorists face 3km diversion under city bus plan Dublin's College green was recently closed off to traffic for the second Sunday in a row. This was a trial in an effort to reduce traffic congestion in the city centre. The idea was first proposed in 2016 and sought to ban all traffic in College Green, before being rejected by...
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The 10 most expensive classic cars sold recently at auction
One of the most prestigious classic car auction in the world just recently wrapped up in Scottsdale, Arizona, where more than 2,600 cars were sold for a combined $248 million. As usual at the auction, there was strong bidding for the quintessential American muscle cars and vintage trucks but bids for top-priced sports cars such as Jaguars and Ferraris were...
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Cyclists Protest New Luas Cross City Line In Protest
A group of cyclists gathered in Dublin City Centre today to protest against the new Luas Cross City Line and the dangers it has caused for cyclists in the city. The protesters are concerned with some practical problems with the layout and are also taking issue with new signs advising cyclists to 'dismount' and walk in certain areas. The protest...
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Car of the Year 2018
Seven cars have made it to a shortlist for the Car of the Year 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Audi A8 BMW 5 Series Citroën C3 Aircross Kia Stinger Seat Ibiza Volvo XC40 A jury of 60 members from 23 countries have started to adjudicate in the process to discover which is the Car of the Year 2018. The seven cars...
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Storm Ophelia - In the event of a breakdown follow this important advice for your safety
Storm Ophelia - In the event of a breakdown follow this important advice for your safety Status Red weather warnings have been issued nationwide as Hurricane Ophelia is set to hit today. Violent and destructive gusts are forecast with all areas at risk, and in particular the southwest and the south this morning, and eastern counties throughout the afternoon. This...
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New Galway M17/M18 motorway to open today ahead of schedule
The long-awaited Gort to Tuam M17/M18 motorway will officially opened this afternoon by the Transport Minister Shane Ross. The new motorway to the public will open between 3pm and 4pm, although it may take slightly longer if heavy rain persists, as is forecast. At first it is planned to have a ‘rolling’ opening to the public which will involve Galway...
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New Car Awards
AUTO Trader in the UK has held its first 'New Car Awards' and in the process has named the 10 cars its says can "truly be described as consumer car champions". The new car awards committee came up with the list of winners after they got the views of around 10,000 of its users. They found that about half...
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MINI festival in Westport this weekend
A Mini festival has been planned for Westport, Co Mayo, over the next few days. The International Mini Meeting has picked Westport House for their 2017 event with a large gathering of classic Mini enthusiasts from the four corners of the world. For the second time in 20 years, the International Mini Meeting will be proudly hosted by the Irish...