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October Weekend Travel 2006

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  • 08-10-2006 2:17am
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    Victor
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    Can people post things for the October Weekend?


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    Victor
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    http://www.irishrail.ie/home/
    October Bank Holiday Weekend

    Buy your ticket now for the October Bank Holiday weekend for trains out of Dublin Heuston. Trains will be very busy on this weekend and advance purchase is recommended.

    Buy your Ticket Online

    You can purchase tickets for Trains to Cork, Belfast, Limerick, Tralee, Galway and Westport.

    Click here to purchase.


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    Victor
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    http://www.dublincitymarathon.ie/general_faq.php

    Route http://www.dublincitymarathon.ie/general_course.php


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    Victor
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    http://home.eircom.net/content/irelandcom/breaking/9124776?view=Eircomnet
    October holiday road safety campaign launched
    From:ireland.com
    Thursday, 19th October, 2006

    The campaign, running from October 23rd urges motorists to stay alert by taking frequent breaks when driving long distances and plan the route before setting out.

    A week-long road safety campaign was launched today ahead of the October Bank Holiday weekend.

    Noel Brett, chief executive of the Road Safety Authority (RSA), said: "Drowsy drivers could be responsible for a significant number of crashes on Irish roads and research undertaken in the UK, Australia and the US shows fatigue to be comparable to alcohol in its impact on road safety.

    "Falling asleep at the wheel is said to be preceded by extreme sleepiness that drivers are aware of but often ignore.

    "If drivers are fighting sleep at the wheel it is at this point that they must stop, take a 15 minute break and take a caffeine drink. Tactics such as turning up the volume on the radio and opening the window do not work," Mr Brett said.

    As part of Road Safety Week, funded by Centra and in conjunction with the RSA, the chain has identified 12 key stores on main motorway and holiday traffic routes which will serve free coffee to designated drivers on Saturday, October 25th.

    Centra will also run safety messages across national radio stations and in-store in the lead-up to the Bank Holiday weekend in a bid to stop unnecessary deaths after 44 people lost their lives on the roads in October last year.

    The stores will also be giving away road safety items such as reflector belts.

    Niamh O'Connor, a nutrition expert with the Irish Nutrition and Dietetic Institute, said to help to stay alert before they get behind the wheel people should eat protein-rich foods such as sandwiches with fillings including cheese, chicken, meat and vegetables.

    She said slow release carbohydrate foods are also important such as wholegrain breakfast cereals, whole-wheat pasta and fruit.


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