The AA Ireland Podcast

By The Automobile Association Ireland

The AA Ireland Podcast takes a deeper dive into the topics that affect motorists and road users in Ireland. Hosted by Paddy Comyn and Blake Boland from ... more

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The podcast currently has 32 episodes available.

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June 16, 2022 Episode 12: All about Campervans!
In this episode, Anna talks to Publisher Jarlath Sweeney about the things you need to know before considering buying a Campervan, and then she speaks to Joe McLaughlin from Cosy Campers about getting a build done and what you need to know!
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44min
June 02, 2022 Episode 11: Irish Automotive PR Legend Aidan Doyle
In this episode, we speak to PR Legend Aidan Doyle from Kia Ireland on the eve of his retirement about his colourful career across Opel, the FAI, and Kia Ireland. Aidan is set to retire later this year and he gives us some great insight into his career and tells some great stories about Public Relations. Warning: There is some Industrial language used in this episode.
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56min
May 19, 2022 Episode 10: Women in Motorsport
In this episode, we focus on women in motorsport. First up, motoring journalist Geraldine Herbert brings us a potted history of some of the female icons of motorsport, including a special mention of Rosemary Smith. This is followed by a chat with Irish racing driver Nicole Drought, who speaks to Anna Cullen about her experience and the challenges of breaking into the sport.
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26min
May 05, 2022 Episode 9: Opel Ireland CEO James Brooks
James Brooks started his Automotive Career with Opel and is now the boss of the Irish operation, following a long stint at Kia Ireland. He speaks to us about his career, the move to electric vehicles and Opel's renaissance.
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31min
April 21, 2022 Episode 8: Denis Murphy of Blackwater Motors.
Denis Murphy is the Dealer Principal of Blackwater Motors in Cork and he has some really insightful and incisive views on the way Government is dealing with the climate issue in relation to the motor retail industry here in Ireland. Denis talks to Paddy Comyn about the transition to electric vehicles and how the government could do more to help the transition.
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39min
April 06, 2022 Episode 7: Understanding Tyres with Bridgestone's Colm Conyngham
In this episode, Paddy Comyn speaks to Colm Conyngham, Marketing and Public Relations Manager for Bridgestone Tyres in Ireland. They chat about the importance of tyre safety, so that you and your passengers are protected on the road.
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31min
March 24, 2022 Episode 6: Protecting your home and vehicle from rodents
In this episode, Anna Cullen speaks to Richard Faulkner, Advanced Technical Field Consultant with Rentokil on how to prevent rodents, especially rats entering your house, or your car!
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25min
March 10, 2022 Episode 5: Advice from a Driving Instructor
In this Episode, Anna Cullen talks to Kevin Horgan of Ladybird Driving School about learning to drive. Here is some good advice on how to choose an instructor and what you need to know about preparing for your test.

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36min
February 19, 2022 Episode 4: Sam Waide CEO of the Road Safety Authority
Sam Waide is the Chief Executive and Accounting Officer of the Road Safety Authority (RSA) in Ireland. As part of the Vision Zero 2050 challenge to have zero fatalities on our roads, Sam is leading the development and delivery of the Government’s Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030, working in partnership with key agencies to achieve Programme for Government outcomes of 50% reduction in serious injuries and fatalities by 2030. This includes working with EU Commission, member states and road safety organisations internationally, leading and contributing to policy and legislative changes to achieve safer environments for road users. Sam talks to Paddy Comyn about their successes and their aims to get to Zero Road Fatalities by 2050.
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29min
February 17, 2022 Episode 3: How eScooters might not be good news for every road user.
Electric scooters are already a common sight on Irish roads, especially in Dublin. They are set to be legalised, but is the legislation going to do enough for vulnerable road users, including those in wheelchairs or the visually impaired? Anna Cullen is joined by Lorna Fitzpatrick, Advocacy & Engagement Manager with the National Council for the Blind in Ireland. Anna also speaks to Joanne Murphy from Cork, who is visually impaired, about her first-hand experiences of dealing with e-scooters.
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23min

FAQs about The AA Ireland Podcast:

How many episodes does The AA Ireland Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 32 episodes available.