The AA Ireland Podcast

Season 3 Episode 9 | Solar Panel with Midsummer

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 13:41:18 GMT

In this episode, we speak with the General Manager and the Sales and Marketing Manager of Midsummer Ireland. Paul and Katie are a wealth of knowledge on all things solar. As a distrbutor of EV chargers also, they are in a great position to give us all the information that you need to know!

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Series 3 Episode 8 - Barry Kenny from Irish Rail

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 19:44:45 GMT

In this episode, we speak with Barry Kenny from Irish Rail about the future of rail in Ireland. Barry has been with the company for almost three decades and is a fund of information on the network.

We also discuss the Hyundai IONIQ 6, the BMW i7 and the MG5.

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Series 3 Episode 7 - Irish EV Owners Association

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 14:48:04 GMT

In this episode, we talk EVs with Kevin Dowling from the Irish EV Owners Association about a breadth of EV topics, including the state of the current charging network nationwide. We also discuss the Skoda Enyaq Coupe, Ora Funky Cat, Ford Mustang Mach E and Toyota bZ4x.

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Season 3 Episode 6 | The Great Transport Debate

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 08:56:42 GMT

In this week's episode we discuss AA Ireland's proposal for a week of free public transport and the debate that followed, we speak with Daniel Murray from The Business Post, John Dolan from The Echo, and we have a long chat with Lauren Tuite and Feljin Jose from https://www.dublincommuters.ie/.

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Season 3 Episode 5 Celebrating Women in the Car Industry in Ireland

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 07:19:57 GMT

In this special episode to celebrate International Women's Day - we speak to Volkswagen Group Ireland CEO Carla Wentzel, Cathy Malone, Dealer Principal of Malone Toyota, Zoe Bradley, Head of Marketing Communications and Corporate Affairs at Toyota, Katie Hegarty and Shelley Curran from Blackwater Motors Skibbereen and Alicia O'Connor, Head of Agency Sales Transformation for Volkswagen Group Ireland.

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Season 3 Episode 4 | E10 and Biofuels with James Cogan

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 19:58:51 GMT

In this Episode we speak to James Cogan from Ethanol Europe, an Industry and Policy Advisor.

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Season 3 - Episode 3 - Fuel in Ireland | The arrival of E10 - Kevin McPartlan from Fuels for Ireland

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 10:18:07 GMT

Kevin McPartlan is the CEO of Fuels for Ireland, and in this Episode, we talk all things Petrol & Diesel and chat about the arrival of a new blend of fuel, E10 and what that means to the Irish motorist.

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Season 3 - Episode 2 - Car Insurance

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 19:26:04 GMT

The AA Podcast talks to AA Ireland Commercial Director Don Brennan about Car Insurance. We also speak to Shane O'Donoghue from CompleteCar.ie about the potential return of UK imports. We also cover the Polestar 2 BST and BMW X1 M Sport 23i.

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Season 3 Episode 1 - Mizen to Malin by EV

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 11:16:14 GMT

In this episode we chat through our challenge to take an EV (the Mercedes-Benz EQS) from Mizen Head to Malin Head, on one charge. Can we do it? Did we do it?

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S2 Episode 8 | Polestar's Kieran Campbell

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 15:26:21 GMT

In this Episode, we speak to Polestar Ireland boss Kieran Campbell about the brand, its ambitions and the challenge of launching an all-new brand to the Irish market.

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S2 Episode 7 | How to drive in Winter

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 16:48:30 GMT

With a cold snap on the way, attention turns to how to drive in wintery conditions. Blake Boland and Paddy Comyn discuss some hints and tips for staying safe in the car during colder weather conditions.

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S2 Episode 6 | New Toll Charges, New EV Charging Prices & The Ora Funky Cat

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 15:54:23 GMT

This week on the podcast, Paddy Comyn speaks to Pat Ryan Managing Director of IM Group in Ireland about the new Ora Funky Cat

Paddy and Blake discuss new road toll increases and new increases to ESB eCars public charging network.

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Season 2 | Episode 5 Associate Professor Brian Caulfield

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 13:55:58 GMT

Associate Brian Caulfield (@brian_caulfield) is an Associate Professor & Head of the Department, at Trinity College Dublin, He does research in Transport, Public Transport, Transport Emissions & Climate Change.

Here he speaks to Blake Boland about what he thinks needs to happen to move us all to cleaner cities and a lower-emission future.

We also chat about the EV Summit, the Volvo C40 Recharge, the Polestar 2 and all this week's news.

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S2 Episode 4 | Martyn Lee

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 09:00:34 GMT

In this episode, we speak with Martyn Lee of EV News Daily about his hatred of the phrase "Range Anxiety", just why there are so many delays to EVs and why some of the bigger, traditional manufacturers were slow to adapt.

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S2 Episode 3 - Road Safety, Emissions Based Parking Charges, the Citroen C5x and the end of the Fiesta

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 15:49:00 GMT

In this week's episode:

Blake Boland has been to the Road Safety Authority's Conference on Speed
We discuss rising Diesel prices
Polestar open their first Polestar Space
We've driven the Citroen C5x, Suzuki S-Cross and Škoda Enyaq 80x
We say farewell to the Ford Fiesta, what else might follow?

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S2 Episode 2 - Electric Vehicles - Charging Costs, ones we like and the new MG4

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 17:11:34 GMT

In this episode, Paddy Comyn is joined by Blake Boland to discuss electric vehicle charging costs.

You could be paying up to 3.5 times more to charge your EV than your neighbour
We run through some of the basic EV terminology
We chat about the winner of the AA Car Awards
We discuss some of our favourite EVs

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S2 - Episode 1: The Future of Fuels

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 12:38:01 GMT

We are back with a new season and we have a new host! Blake Boland joined the AA recently and joins Paddy Comyn as the new co-host.

We start Season 2 with a discussion on the future of fuels with Circle K's Director of Fuels, Jonathan Diver and we cover a host of topics from the new fuel E10, the roll-out of electric vehicle chargers from Circle K and how fuels might be made in the future.

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Episode 15: Classic Cars

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 08:00:02 GMT

In the final episode from Season 1, Paddy Comyn chats to David Golding about classic cars. David shares how he got in to the industry and gives some great advice for anyone thinking of purchasing a classic car. Thanks to you all for tuning in to Season 1, and we hope to welcome you back very soon for Season 2!

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Episode 14: Pól Ó Conghaile on City Breaks + Travel Insurance Advice

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 05:30:14 GMT

In this episode, we are joined by hugely experienced travel writer Pól Ó Conghaile, an award-winning travel writer and expert. He is travel editor for INM's Independent.ie and Weekend Magazine, writes and shoots for National Geographic Traveller, and is a highly respected speaker and influencer. Anna Cullen talks to Pól about some nice city breaks and we also talk to AA's Tony Strickland about what you need to know about AA Travel Insurance.

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Episode 13: Summer Driving Special

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 06:30:36 GMT

In this special episode, Anna Cullen and Paddy Comyn discuss driving on the roads in Ireland in Summer and offer some advice to road users.

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Episode 12: All about Campervans!

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 05:30:10 GMT

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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Episode 11: Irish Automotive PR Legend Aidan Doyle

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 07:00:15 GMT

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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Episode 10: Women in Motorsport

Thu, 19 May 2022 06:00:58 GMT

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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Episode 9: Opel Ireland CEO James Brooks

Thu, 05 May 2022 06:29:30 GMT

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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Episode 8: Denis Murphy of Blackwater Motors.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 05:03:52 GMT

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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Episode 7: Understanding Tyres with Bridgestone's Colm Conyngham

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 15:39:28 GMT

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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Episode 6: Protecting your home and vehicle from rodents

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 10:04:03 GMT

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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Episode 5: Advice from a Driving Instructor

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 21:11:25 GMT

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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Episode 4: Sam Waide CEO of the Road Safety Authority

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 13:13:34 GMT

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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Episode 3: How eScooters might not be good news for every road user.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 21:24:57 GMT

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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Episode 2: Fuel Prices

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 21:10:48 GMT

Petrol and Diesel prices have been steadily increasing for some time and it has become a really hot topic for motorists as they have reached record prices in Ireland. We spoke to Kevin McPartlan, CEO of Fuels for Ireland to find out more and also spoke to Mátyás Katona, Editor-in-chief of Autonavigator.hu about the Hungarian fuel-price stop. Would that work here?

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Episode 1: Electric Vehicles with Dave Humphreys

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 15:30:45 GMT

The Irish Government has lofty plans to get us all into electric vehicles and sales of such vehicles are on the increase. But there remains a lot of confusion about this technology. We asked motoring journalist Dave Humphreys (@lordhumphreys) to join us on Episode 1 of The AA Ireland Podcast to talk about all things electric vehicles. Dave talks us through everything from what an electric car is like to drive, who these cars suit best and what are the best models on the market.

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