Ballyhaunis & District Credit Union Ltd launches members’ car draw

Fri, Apr 06, 2012

A large number of members of Ballyhaunis Credit Union gathered at the credit union building recently for the launch of the first members’ car draw.

Petrol and diesel price rise create new fuel crisis

Sat, Mar 31, 2012

There is no sign of relief in sight from super-high prices that have afflicted Irish motorists in recent months. The average price of both fuels rose sharply again at the pumps as oil price increases are applied on top of government taxes.

Ballyhaunis & District Credit Union Ltd launches members’ car draw

Sat, Mar 31, 2012

A large number of members of Ballyhaunis Credit Union gathered at the credit union building on Friday March 16 for the launch of the first members’ car draw. Midwest Radio roadcaster was on hand to provide entertainment and a great atmosphere was created as local businesses supported the draw with numerous spot prizes and gift vouchers for those in attendance.

The members’ car draw is a non-profit making project and any surplus funds in the draw will be distributed as extra prizes. The board of Ballyhaunis Credit Union would be delighted to welcome new members who wish to join and enter into its twice yearly car draw. It is also an ideal time for existing members to re-activate their accounts.

Dynamic new Ford Tourneo custom concept

Fri, Mar 09, 2012

The dynamic new Ford Tourneo Custom concept will make its global debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in March, bringing a new level of energy and style to the European personal use vehicle segment.

Remap your vehicle and save fuel at Ecotune

Fri, Feb 24, 2012

Ecotune, based in Headford, is one of the leading mobile remapping specialists, offering a service that can save motorists up to 20 per cent more fuel efficiency and as much as a 50 per cent gain in power.

Cloonboo Mobile Tyre Centre offers a ‘one-of-kind service’ service

Fri, Feb 24, 2012

A mobile tyre fittting service is being offered by Cloonboo Mobile Tyre Centre in Galway.

Half of drivers with penalty points feel it is unfair

Fri, Feb 10, 2012

Ireland’s penalty points system is undoubtedly working and enjoys broad support, but motorists who have been caught are inclined to feel hard done by. In a poll of 4,000 motorists who had received penalty points at least once nearly half felt aggrieved to some extent.

Some 46 per cent of respondents felt the circumstances in which they had received penalty points were fair, but a similar number, 48 per cent had a gripe of some sort about the incident.

Nissan Juke is proof that different can be great

Fri, Feb 10, 2012

When the Nissan Juke arrived in 2010, it brought with it a sense of adventure to the car market. It had unique styling that was not going to be everyone’s cup of tea. It was after all designed to grab the attention of a younger audience. I was not sure that I liked the look of it myself at first, but in a short time, that changed - it grew on me. And most important, it brought some very refreshing qualities with it. It was light and nimble, yet giving the driver a feel of a bigger car.

Ford’s all-new B-MAX for Geneva Motor Show

Fri, Feb 10, 2012

Ford will throw open the doors to its all-new production-ready B-MAX compact multi-activity vehicle when it takes a starring role on Ford’s stand at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show next month.

Ford says that the new B-MAX promises to set new standards with its unique design and best-in-class technological features. Its return to Geneva, in full production form, comes just a year after the concept was unveiled at the Geneva show.

Griffith Motor Group, Castlebar Ford dealer, for top quality vehicles

Fri, Feb 10, 2012

The Griffith Motor Group - Castlebar’s new main Ford dealer - invites you to its new state of the art showroom and workshops, located on the Newport Road.

Car sales up slightly in January but cautious outlook for year

Fri, Feb 03, 2012

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry has released the January car sales figures which show a 1.5 per cent increase on last year.

There were 21,313 new cars sold in January 2012, an increase of 314 on January 2011 (20,999), more than 3,000 of which were bought under the Government Scrappage Scheme which ended last June.

Top of the range MX front-loaders now at Ardagh Agri

Fri, Feb 03, 2012

Top of the range MX front-loaders to fit tractors from 80hp to 160hp are now in stock at Ardagh Agri on the Crossmolina Road in Ballina. The MX range is designed to meet the increasing demands on modern farm machinery and their reliability is assured.

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