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As autumn brings a change in the colour of leaves, motorists also need to be aware of the hazards brought about by changing road conditions, says the Irish Advanced Motorists/IAM Fleet.

Last Sunday night, after a day of wind, cold, heavy rain and pelting hail, the whole miserable day came to a climax with a dramatic thunderstorm. At which our senior dog, who is a terrible worrier at the best of times, shrank beside the sofa, trembling and whimpering; while the junior dog, who is so laid back – or possibly just totally unaware of his environment – that you could drop a bomb on him and he wouldn’t notice, lay in front of her with his head on his paws looking sympathetic but bewildered.

The recent heavy frost will no doubt return again and again over the winter and early spring. Here is some advice for safer driving in severe weather:

Our county has come to a standstill with the onset of the sub zero temperatures that we have been experiencing for almost three weeks now.

The recent heavy frost will no doubt return again and again over the winter and early spring. Here is some advice for safer driving in severe weather:

Red Arrow Fire and Flood Restoration Ltd, who have their head office in Kilkenny, have won the Best Newcomer Award at the prestigious British Damage Management Association Awards.

In a quiet week for the planning department, it is mildly ironic that in the middle of an election campaign two projects to harness and measure wind have been green-lighted in Co Westmeath.

While much of east Galway is suffering from the effects of last week’s flooding, the danger is by no means over yet as the heavy rains are set to continue and there are concerns over high tides and rising river levels.

The Road Safety Authority has advised road users to remain vigilant on the roads as the snow and ice begins to thaw this week.

A major study and various interim measures are to be take over the coming weeks to assess the level of damage caused by the recent floods and to ensure that such damage does not recur.