Author: Padraic Deane

Exhibitor stand space for Auto Trade EXPO 2026, which takes place next year at the RDS Dublin on Saturday & Sunday 10-11th October, has now gone on general release.

It is against the natural order of life for a parent to lose a child. It saddens us all when it happens to someone we know. But for the parents, I can only imagine that such a loss must be be unbearable and heart-breaking beyond repair.

It might be the biggest trade deal ever made but I don’t think we have much reason to be pleased. In fact, compared to where we were a year ago, it’s a very bad deal. While no trade war and less uncertainty are good, one-sided tariffs are bad news for trade.

Ireland’s Auto Trade EXPO 2026 is your opportunity next year to reach all of the mechanics, technicians and apprentices from independent garages and main dealerships alike from all over Ireland (RoI & NI) in one place over two days. The dates are October 10-11, 2026, and it will again be at Ireland’s largest exhibition centre

Citroen Ireland and DS Automobiles Ireland have extended their safety recalled of nearly 2,000 vehicles. It says that it has contacted the owners of those vehicles. They are affected by a serious airbag safety issue, so Citroen is advising them not to drive their cars until the issue is resolved.

Motorists are being warned that common summer modifications, such as adding roof boxes, towbars and bicycle racks, could end up costing them.

Not only is this Government continuing to ignore small and medium businesses, but it is following a trend from the last couple of Irish Governments to drive businesses into the ground.

The Auto Trade EXPO 2026 is open for business. Don’t miss your opportunity to reach all of the mechanics, technicians and apprentices from independent garages and main dealerships alike from all over Ireland on October 10th-11th, next year.

GT Exhausts Limited in Enniskillen has been acquired by an English company, in the year that it celebrates 50 years in business.