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Irish News Archive

FG7 Group celebrates its milestone 20th anniversary

Padraic Deane spoke with Kevin O’Kane, MD of FG7 on the occasion of the 20th. anniversary of the foundation of the business. Padraic – Q: First

Man killed while carrying out roadworks in Kerry

A man in his 40s has died following a fatal road traffic collision that occurred at a roadworks site in Tarbet, Co Kerry, last Tuesday.

FG7 launches exclusive Allied Nippon promotion

FG7 and its network of members across Northern Ireland & Republic of Ireland have teamed up with brand partners Allied Nippon for an exclusive scratchcard

Renault Group seeking new dealer in Co Meath

Renault Group says it is seeking a new dealer to join its network of 29 dealerships around Ireland to represent the Renault, Dacia and Renault

Implications of Budget 2021 for Irish motor industry

Tax rises on fuel and on high-emission cars are part of a major overhaul of the tax regime for motorists introduced today in Budget 2021.

New dealer principals at Morrissey Motors Kilkenny

Gowan Distributors Limited, Peugeot importers in Ireland has announced that Eoghan Farrell and Darragh Phelan are the new dealer principals of Morrissey Motors, the main

Opel reveals electric ‘Take Charge’ offer for Irish customers

Leeson Motors, Opel importer in Ireland, has announced details of its ‘Take Charge’ offer, which it says is a motor industry first in Ireland. The

Switch to electric for Key Guard fleet

Irish owned security company Key Guard has made a significant €450k investment in switching its entire patrol fleet to electric. The Mullingar-based company has purchased

New finance director at Gowan Group

Gowan Group has appointed Alan Kilroy as finance director to the boards of Gowan Distributors Ltd., Peugeot importer and Leeson Motors Ltd., Opel importer in

Gerry Gill Motors Roscommon wins best social media award

Gerry Gill Motors in Roscommon has received an award for best social media in Connaught. The dealership is among the winners of the 2020 Car

Schaeffler the choice of the Irish and UK garage community

Schaeffler has been recognised by the Irish and UK garage community for its market-leading range of INA timing belt kits.

An Garda Síochána backs ‘Make Way Day 20’

An Garda Síochána is supporting the Disability Federation of Ireland in its ‘Make Way Day 20’ initiative, which takes place across Ireland today, September 25.

CAB seizes 80 cars worth €2m in Tipperary

The Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) has seized 80 cars worth around €2 million from a used car dealer in Co. Tipperary, as part of an

Enterprise Rent-A-Car opens new Galway branch

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has moved its Galway office to a larger, higher profile premises on the Tuam Road.

FG7 appoints Kevin O’Kane managing director

FG7 has confirmed its chief operations officer, Kevin O’Kane, will be promoted to the role of managing director effective immediately.

Irish dealers welcome omission of car ban from climate bill

Motor dealers across Ireland have welcomed the omission of the proposed ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030 in the

Gardaí change checkpoint layouts on major routes into Dublin

An Garda Síochána has altered two checkpoint layouts on major routes into Dublin as part of Operation Fanacht. A dedicated heavy goods vehicle (HGV) only

All-new Opel Crossland arrives in Ireland early 2021

Opel has revealed the first photos of its all-new Crossland, ahead of its arrival on Irish forecourts in early 2021. The German manufacturer tells us

Motorists urged to ‘get a grip’ and check their tyres

The Road Safety Authority (RSA), An Garda Síochána and the Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA), have teamed up for ‘tyre safety day’ on Wednesday, October

Pinergy and Kearys drive the EV charge in Cork

Pinergy, the smart energy provider of 100 per cent clean electricity, has appointed Kearys Motor Group as its latest energy partner. This new partnership sees