Renault Mégane RS
Renault’s potent RS is a very alluring hot hatch writes Suzanne Keane What is it? The Megane RS is the latest hot hatch to be unleashed by Renault Styling? With its Tangerine Orange paintwork, wider wings for extra air intake, F1 splitter and flared sills, the new Renault Megane RS certainly hasn’t been designed to blend into the crowd Under the Bonnet? The Megane RS is powered by a growling 1.8-litre petrol engine with 280bhp...
The gut-wrenching moment I was told Dad wasn’t going to survive his accident
It only takes a split second to make a preventable mistake you can never take back, writes Lisa Marie Maher It was June 30, 2015. The hottest day of the year. At 7.20pm. The phone rang. “Make your way to the hospital,” my mam said, “your dad’s been knocked down.” I knew Dad would have been out on his bicycle that day. My mind froze; a short time later I was in Beaumont Hospital begging to see my father....
Seven reasons why Hydrogen may be the fuel of the future
Hydrogen is one of the very few options for the complete decarbonisation of the road transport sector writes Geraldine Herbert 1) Hydrogen can be produced from a wide range of low and zero-carbon energy sources and can be used as a fuel by most vehicle types from small cars through to ferries and trains. 2) In a fuel cell car, the hydrogen reacts with the carbon, making electricity to run the car; the only waste product of this...
Mondello Rallycross with Ruth Nugent
“Literally had the best days racing I’ve had all year” We catch up with Ruth Nugent who competed in the recent Irish Rallycross Fiesta championship in Mondello Park Firstly, apologies for being so M.I.A. Between health issues and mechanical issues with the car the end of the racing season was very busy. Rallycross But luckily myself and Freddie the Fiesta are back in action and feeling good! So to celebrate that...
Your guide to becoming a driving instructor
Considering a new career or change of career why not consider becoming a qualified driving instructor asks Ladybird Driving School So what are the advantages and disadvantages of becoming a qualified driving instructor in Ireland? Advantages Upwards of €40,000 per annum. Working for yourself but not by yourself. Setting your own hours weekly. Setting your own holiday times. Very low entry costs into the business. Not missing family...
