Dublin’s Custom House Quay Goes Traffic-Free for Car Free Day 2024!
Dublin City Council announces the return of Car Free Day! As part of European Mobility Week 2024, for one special day, the bustling streets of Custom House Quay will be transformed into a vibrant, motor-free zone filled with activities for everyone to enjoy. Experience a Fun-Filled Car Free Day This year’s Car Free Day at Custom House Quay promises an exciting lineup of activities, including: Cycling skills workshops Lively...
Five Things to Know About Flashing Amber Lights in Dublin
Dublin City Council is expanding its use of flashing amber arrows at several junctions on the Active Travel Walk-Wheel-Cycle Network. Flashing amber arrows are designed to improve safety for people cycling through the junction. Cyclist Safety is the Priority The flashing amber arrows at intersections are designed to remind drivers to yield to cyclists who are proceeding straight through. This ensures that cyclists have priority when...
Circle K Fuels Up for a Cause: ‘When You Fill, Support Jack and Jill’ Returns!
Circle K is back with its heartwarming ‘When You Fill, Support Jack and Jill’ campaign, just in time for Cannonball 2024. From September 6th to 8th, 1c from every litre of miles and milesPlus fuel sold at participating Circle K locations will go directly to the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation. Last year, this initiative raised over €105,000, translating to nearly 5,800 hours of nursing care for families in need. This year’s event...
Aoife Raftery Chosen for World Rally Championship programme
Irish rally driver Aoife Raftery has been selected for the prestigious World Rally Championship’s Beyond Rally Women’s Driver Development Programme. A member of the Motorsport Ireland Rally Academy, Aoife is one of just 15 female drivers chosen from across the globe to participate in this initiative, aimed at boosting female representation in the sport at the highest levels. Currently competing in the Hankook Tires Junior FIA European...
Aoife Raftery’s first Irish Tarmac Rally Championship class win
Motorsport Ireland Rally Academy driver Aoife Raftery secured her first-ever Irish Tarmac Rally Championship class win at the Modern Tires Ulster Rally on Saturday. Driving her Peugeot 208 Rally4, Raftery, a native of Craughwell, led the class from start to finish, demonstrating her tarmac prowess. The Ulster Rally wasn’t just a victory; it served as vital preparation for Raftery ahead of the Rali Ceredigion in Wales, the fifth round...