AA WeatherWatch

27/01/2026

⚠️ 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁: 𝗢𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 & 𝘆𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄.

If your journey isn’t essential, stay off the roads. Flooding, aquaplaning, and deep puddles pose serious risks to motorists.

We’ve compiled guidance to help motorists stay safe during storm and flood conditions.
👉 https://aa.ie/49WZZ8T

Stay safe on the roads 💛

18/11/2025

𝗜𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱’𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗻𝗼𝘄 & 𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱 ❄️🥶

Met Éireann and the UK Met Office have issued 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘂𝘀 𝗬𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗦𝗻𝗼𝘄 & 𝗜𝗰𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 for parts of the northwest and Northern Ireland, with wintry showers expected overnight into tomorrow.

Here’s what to expect:
• Hail, sleet & snow ☃️
• Icy stretches ❄️
• Hazardous travelling conditions
• Possible delays on morning commutes

If you’re heading out early, take it nice and steady and give yourself extra time.

💡 Our AA experts put together the top 𝟱 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗻𝗼𝘄 & 𝗶𝗰𝗲 — worth a quick read before hitting the road:
👉 https://aa.ie/4aqKc1M

Stay safe out there — and remember, if your car has other ideas, 𝘄𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 💛🚗

Driving in snow and ice? Stay safe with these essential tips. Reduce speed, increase following distance, and consider investing in winter tires for better grip.

29/10/2025

We're currently experiencing issues with some of our systems due to a third-party network outage. Our teams are working to restore service as quickly as possible.

In the meantime, you can still reach us by phone:

📞 Car Insurance: 01 674 0443
📞 Home Insurance: 01 674 0444
📞 Customer Service: 0818 227 228

We’ll share another update as soon as service is fully restored.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.

25/03/2025

🔐 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴? 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴! 🛡️

Whether you're just after passing your test or getting behind the wheel for the first time in Ireland, this guide breaks it all down for you 👇

👉 Read the full blog now: https://aa.ie/4iGTZV5

24/03/2025

🏠 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲? 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀! 🏗️

When it comes to home insurance, many people confuse the 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 of their home with the 𝗿𝗲𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 – but they’re NOT the same! 🤯

💡 Don’t risk being underinsured.

Read the full article here 👉 https://aa.ie/41TgMWB

Learn how to determine rebuild costs for accurate home insurance coverage. Find essential tips and resources for homeowners.

10/01/2025

🚗 𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗺? ❄️ As the cold snap starts to thaw, it’s the perfect time to ask—was your car up to the challenge?

Our survey showed a mix of preparedness among Irish drivers. If you found yourself wishing you’d done more, check out our essential tips for next time. Stay ahead of the winter woes! 🌨️🛠️

Read More 👉 https://aa.ie/3Puw7ah

A recent survey carried out by The AA underlines how prepared Irish motorists are for winter, with both positive trends and some causes for concern emerging from the car maintenance habits of Irish drivers. In a survey of 1,821 AA customers, the importance of winter vehicle care and its impact on ro...

08/01/2025

Black ice, fog, and snow—driving conditions are tough this week! Slow down, avoid harsh braking, and keep extra distance. 🛑
Stopping distances can be 10x longer in snow and ice.
Full list of essential winter driving tips here: https://aa.ie/47JRMTg

07/01/2025

⚠️ 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘂𝘀 𝗢𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗟𝗼𝘄 𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀/𝗜𝗰𝗲
Valid: 8 PM Tuesday - 11 AM Thursday.
Risk of hazardous conditions due to frost, ice, fog, and snow.

🚗 Advice for motorists:
✔️ Check tyres and lights.
✔️ Clear all snow/ice before driving.
✔️ Pack essentials like a blanket, torch, and water.
✔️ Treat all roads as treacherous.

👟 Advice for pedestrians:
✔️ Wear proper footwear with good traction.
✔️ Be visible with bright or reflective clothing.

Plan your journey, drive slowly, and stay safe. Full advice here:

Discover our top tips for safe driving on winter roads. From proper tire maintenance to defensive driving techniques, we've got you covered.

11/11/2024

🚘🌫️ Driving in Foggy Conditions Tonight or Tomorrow? Stay Safe with These Essential Tips!

Fog can drastically reduce visibility and make driving far more dangerous. Here’s a quick rundown of key safety measures to keep in mind:

1️⃣ 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗨𝗽: Use dipped headlights and fog lights (avoid full beams!). Remember to switch off your fog lights when visibility improves.
2️⃣ 𝗦𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻: Reduce speed and allow extra time for your journey. Safety first!
3️⃣ 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: Increase your stopping distance – fog can make tail-lights seem further away than they are.
4️⃣ 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻: Open your window to hear traffic in dense fog.
5️⃣ 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁: Watch out for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists.

Read our full guide here for more tips: https://aa.ie/41MsDFx

If you need help, call us on 𝟬𝟴𝟭𝟴 𝟲𝟲 𝟳𝟳 𝟴𝟴 or contact us via 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗔 𝗔𝗽𝗽, and we’ll get you back on the road in no time!
🛡️ Drive safe and stay prepared!

18/08/2024

Stay informed about stopping distances. Speed, weather, and your car's condition play a big role in safe stopping. Preparedness is key. For expert advice, click: https://aa.ie/4drPKKp

15/08/2024

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26/06/2024

🌞☀️ Struggling with the summer heat while driving? 🌡️

Check out our blog for tips on keeping your car cool even on the hottest days! 🚗💨 From understanding AC symbols to handy tricks like using a towel on the dashboard, we’ve got you covered.

How do you keep your car cool during summer drives? Share your tips below! 👇

It can be hard to handle the heat when driving on warmer days. While we all know the usual advice to park in the shade where possible, leave the windows open a little when parked etc., what proactive measures can you take to keep your car cool when driving on hot days, especially if your […]