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The Western Development Commission (WDC) has been honoured with a prestigious Interreg Northern Periphery and Arctic (NPA) Award in the category “Reaching a Critical Mass”, recognising its leadership in developing the creative economy across Ireland’s Western and Northwestern regions and beyond.

Continental Tyres has called for stronger emphasis on tyre safety for learner drivers across Ireland who are preparing for their driving test.

A Judge noted at Clifden District Court that a woman who pleaded guilty to stealing groceries because she was under financial pressure, and was also pleading to driving without insurance, had a car and so did her husband. She made her observation when she was asked to grant free legal aid to the defendant.

Despite a lady removing her wig to show her operation scar following brain surgery in a bid to justify her entitlement to avail of, if only temporarily, a disabled parking space, the Garda on duty was “unimpressed.”

Speeding can kill but it can also have a very serious impact on your bank balance, insurance premium and penalty points accumulation.

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has been a popular choice amongst Irish businesses over the last 30 years.

The first motor car was imported into Ireland in 1896. The early ones were steam-powered and badly suited to Ireland’s climate and roads. There was no surface on the roads, lots of potholes left by horses and animals, and of course pedestrians who were unfamiliar with motor cars. Some thought they were parts of trains that had broken off, noisy and smelly vehicles driven by faceless people – drivers wore goggles and head coverings to keep smoke from the engines and road dust from irritating their eyes and nose. Others thought they were the devil’s work and would bless themselves and say a prayer as these cars went by.

The Volvo EX90 has received software and hardware upgrades as the brand opens order books for 2026.

An eagle-eyed Garda on the public desk at Garda Headquarters in Galway spotted something not quite right about the insurance documents presented by a man facing several charges in relation to his driving.

The new Toyota Proace Max has arrived in Ireland following its debut Irish appearance at the National Ploughing Championships last week.