Irish News Archive
01 Jun 2017
Five Škoda staff set to represent Ireland
Five Škoda employees from across Ireland have been selected to represent Ireland as part of Team Škoda Ireland at the international finals of the Škoda Challenge, after success in their individual categories at the Irish National final in March. Team Škoda Ireland will compete against 35 countries in the international finals, which takes place in
30 May 2017
Citroën and DS dealership Swords under new ownership
Brightstone Trading Limited, through its subsidiary Avanacar Limited, has taken over the operation of the Citroën & DS dealership at Airside, Swords, Co Dublin. This development follows the purchase of the site by Avanacar Limited in July 2016. The Citroën Dublin dealership was operated by I.M. European Motors Ltd. (IMEM) since October 2015 as part
29 May 2017
Dacia to sponsor RTÉ 2FM’s Breakfast Republic
Dacia Ireland is sponsoring RTÉ 2FM’s breakfast show Breakfast Republic. The car brand will be up with the lark as the sponsorship runs over the next year on the popular programme, which broadcasts from 6am to 10am each weekday morning. Breakfast Republic is presented by comedian Bernard O’Shea, Jennifer Zamparelli and Keith Walsh, ensuring plenty
29 May 2017
National Rally champions dominate in Cavan
Double National Rally champions Declan and Brian Boyle dominated the Cavan Kilmore Hotel Stages Rally yesterday, with their Fiesta WRC finishing the eight stages more than half a minute clear of the Impreza of Garry Jennings and Rory Kennedy. The Donegal cousins held second place for the two opening stages, behind the Fabia of Marty
25 May 2017
Kia launches explainer video for Care-3 service plans
Kia Motors Ireland has launched a simple 3 minute explainer video for its Care-3 service plans. David O’Connor, Head of Aftersales at Kia Motors Ireland explains: “Family-Like-Care” has been our mantra at Kia Motors Aftersales for a number of years now and has been a contributory factor for Kia Motors car sales growth in Ireland
25 May 2017
Louth firm launch a new hearse
Local firm Byrne Coachbuilders of Coes Road, Dundalk has launched its new hearse design, the fd Ford Deacon. The new hearse is built using a top-of-the-range Ford Mondeo Titanium car and is the result of extensive innovation in design and engineering by the engineering team at the company’s Dundalk facility. Managing Director Peadar Byrne said:
25 May 2017
5 ‘hidden gem’ driving routes to explore
Going for a drive in the car has long been one of the staples of Irish family life. Even with our unpredictable Irish weather, a scenic Sunday afternoon drive is very often the best way of getting out and about with the family. In this regard, we are lucky to have some of the most
24 May 2017
Low level of enforcement disappointing – Continental says
An analysis of the penalty point notices issued for tyre-related offences shows that there were just 853 detected infringements since new regulations came into force in May last year. Commenting on the figures, Tom Dennigan of German tyre manufacturer, Continental Tyres Ireland, said: “In common with road safety campaigners across the country, we welcomed the
25 May 2017
Offers abound in Ford 100 New Century Sales Event
As the company celebrates 100 years in Ireland this year, Ford has launched its Ford 100 New Century sales event in time for the new 172 registration plate with reductions across the range. Running until June 30, the promotion also provides three years free motor tax and extended 7 year warranty on selected models. Customers
24 May 2017
Frank Keane Volkswagen awarded Commercial Vehicle Dealer of the Year
Frank Keane Volkswagen has been awarded Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Dealer of the Year 2016 at the recent Volkswagen Gold Pin Awards. The award, which celebrates excellence within the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Retail network, recognises the retailer’s contribution in a number of areas including sales performance, local market share and overall customer experience and is the