Irish Car and Travel News

Author: Brian Byrne

Secure your sideline seat at World Snooker Championships

If you are looking for a fun-filled, exciting and action packed weekend this april, then a visit to the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield could be for you. Joe Walsh Tours have just announced a brand new package, in association with Irish snooker legend Ken Doherty. The Saturday of your trip will see you enjoy […]

Irish Car and Travel News

Author: Brian Byrne

Mitsubishi launches Value Service Programme

Mitsubishi Motors Ireland has launched a Value Service Programme which offers owners of their vehicles, which are three years or older, an option to maintain their vehicle from just €98, writes Trish Whelan. The programme is available across the entire vehicle range and offers: * A 25 point check by factory trained technicians. * Oil […]

Irish Car and Travel News

Author: Brian Byrne

Top London markets

If you are planning a weekend in London and want to bag a few bargains, then you will be interested in this top list of London’s markets. Brick Lane Market – Spread across several streets in the Brick Lane area, great for junk and gems. Bric-a-brac, second-hand furniture, shoes and lots more including exotic spices […]

Irish Car and Travel News

Author: Brian Byrne

The New Aston Martin V12 Zagato

Aston Martin has revealed the first images of its new V12 Zagato (road car) scheduled for production later this year. The V12 Zagato is the pinnacle of the Vantage range. It is also the latest expression of a successful creative collaboration that has given rise to a series of striking GT cars over the last […]

Irish Car and Travel News

Author: Brian Byrne

Ford’s all new B-MAX comes with unique door system

Ford has unveiled a unique door system that brings unrivalled ease-of-access to the all-new B-MAX, writes Trish Whelan. The system integrates the central body pillars into the doors of its multi-activity vehicle to create 1.5-metre wide clear openings on ether side of the car. Most rear door openings provide round half that space. The car’s […]

Irish Car and Travel News

Author: Brian Byrne

Hyundai Veloster receives maximum 5 star safety rating

Euro NCAP has awarded the new Hyundai Veloster small family car a maximum 5-star safety rating. Contributing to the safety of this top rated vehicle was the inclusion of a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) developed and engineered for the Veloster by Schrader Electronics. TPMS will become a legal requirement to be fitted to all […]

Irish Car and Travel News

Author: Brian Byrne

Free hotel night at Alton Towers with Irish Ferries

To mark the 2012 re-opening of Alton towers, irish Ferries is offering thrill seekers a three night break for the price of two, valid for travel between April 1st and May 20th. Staying at the nearby Holiday Inn Express Hotel, this offer equates to €461 for two adults and two children under 11, inclusive of […]

Irish Car and Travel News

Author: Brian Byrne

Lucan woman wins Fiat 500 Matt Black

Lavern O’Connor from Lucan, Dublin, has won a brand new Fiat 500 Matt Black TwinAir courtesy of Tallaght Fiat and Dublin radio station FM104 which had been running a competition on air over the past number of weeks where listeners had to guess various well-known Dublin locations from the clues provided. Last Monday morning, a […]

Irish Car and Travel News

Author: Brian Byrne

Wagon version of Cruze

Chevrolet will launch a wagon version of its Cruze compact at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, writes Brian Byrne. Although the brand is close to dormant in this country, the arrival of the latest variant of the Cruze to European markets should significantly enhance its presence. The Cruze is selling well in many countries, in […]

Irish Car and Travel News

Author: Brian Byrne

Holiday Offers

Walsh Tours are offering 7 night breaks in Italy, from €849 inc, which includes a number of guided tours. You spend 3 nights in Rome followed by 4 nights in Sorrento on the Bay of Naples. In Sorento you stay at the 4-star Hotel Caravel, just off Sorrentoo’s main square. You will be accompanied on […]