Irish News Archive
22 Sep 2017
RecruitAuto.ie welcomes news that 48,000 more people at work in last year
RecruitAuto.ie, Ireland’s specialist auto industry recruitment website welcomed the latest Quarterly National Household Survey figures from the Central Statistics Office, showing that employment continues to increase strongly with 48,000 more people employed in the year to Q2 2017. In addition, 4 out of every 5 jobs being added are outside Dublin. Speaking today, Frances Fitzgerald
22 Sep 2017
New campaign warns of dangers of drink driving the ‘morning after’
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána have, today Friday 22 September, launched a public information campaign to educate drivers about the dangers of driving the morning after drinking alcohol. The RSA’s decision to create a campaign to highlight the dangers of driving the morning after drinking alcohol was prompted by stark statistics
21 Sep 2017
Last chance to vote for your favourites in Irish Auto Trade Awards
The Irish Auto Trade Awards are looming and final voting in a number of key categories is set to close on Friday, September 29 at 5.00pm. The Irish Auto Trade Awards 2018, take place at the 5-Star Carton House Hotel, Co. Kildare on Thursday, October 26, 2017. The Irish Auto Trade Awards are all about
21 Sep 2017
Tractor Safe Lock wins award at Ploughing Championships
Tractor Safe Lock, a device that automatically engages the handbrake in a tractor when the operator leaves the seat, has been awarded the Innovation Arena’s People’s Choice Award in association with Enterprise Ireland, the National Ploughing Association and the Irish Farmers Journal. The Co. Kerry based company, founded by student Jack Nagle (16), is one
20 Sep 2017
Tohill records best ever finish in Euro RX Supercar Championship
The Parts for Cars sponsored PFCRX and double FIA European Rallycross Touring Car Champion Derek Tohill qualified for the semi-finals in the ultra-competitive Euro RX Supercar category for the fifth consecutive time in 2017, at the season finale in Latvia (September 17). The result, combined with a season of solid pace and consistently strong finishes,
18 Sep 2017
Road Safety Authority returns to National Ploughing Championship
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is set to return to the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly from September 19th-21st. Europe’s leading outdoor agricultural trade exhibition will feature the RSA’s Road Safety Interactive Shuttle and Roll-Over Simulator, in addition to an information marquee and demonstration area on site to inform and educate attendees on
18 Sep 2017
Autoquip adds Cemb 3D wheel alignment
Workshop equipment specialists, Autoquip has added the Cemb DWA 3400 HD 3D-HD wheel alignment system for cars and light commercials to its ever growing product portfolio. The Cemb DWA 3400 HD 3D-HD wheel alignment system features very clear and user friendly graphics. The software system, entirely developed by CEMB, guides the user through all the
15 Sep 2017
Top Part Open day in Roscommon
Top Part’s Roscommon branch hosted an Open Day on Thursday, September 14, where it showcased many of its brands to the trade. The trade turned out in big numbers during the course of the day to visit Top Part’s Roscommon branch where leading brands such as Draper Tools, Milwaukee, MPM Oils, ST Suspensions and TEXA
12 Sep 2017
Euro Car Parts and Team P R Reilly join forces
Workshops across the Republic of Ireland are benefiting from the extended and more competitive product range on offer since the acquisition of Team P R Reilly by Euro Car Parts. The acquisition brings together the rapid response delivery capabilities and purchasing power of Euro Car Parts with the local market knowledge and expert team members