The Last Word on Cars

Every Monday at 5.45, Anton Savage joins us to talk about all things motoring.

From master-cylinders to motorsport, Anton and Matt discuss makes, models, problems and prices. If you’ve got some money to spend and want a recommendation, or if you have a squeak or a rattle (in your car) and want to know what it is, or if you want simply to know the difference between your e.s.p. and your a.b.s., fire us an e-mail to lastwordmotoring@todayfm.com.

About Anton Savage: Anton has been a petrol-head since the age of six - when he learned to drive! Since then he’s driven all sorts of cars, bikes, boats and quads. He’s also aged (badly). The list of vehicles includes superbikes, race-cars, muscle cars and a long line of decrepit relics (the ones he bought instead of borrowing.). He’s done advance driver training with the Skip Barber race school in the States and races Formula Sheane in Ireland with the Sheane Cars factory team. His interest in the oily bits of cars began with a 1973 Alfasud which he attempted to keep alive. He failed. But it led to his theory that there is nothing you cannot do with a vise-grips and a roll of duct tape. He also recently re-built a three-cylinder diesel tractor (badly – but the manual was in Chinese).

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Motorsport deaths: an Irish phenomenon?

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

22/06/2010 16:57:14

This weekend we heard the news that 24-year-old co-driver Thomas Maguire lost his life in a tragic accident during the Topaz Donegal International Rally, whilst driver Shane Buckley remains in a stable condition.

Unfortunately, motorsport-related deaths have been a perennial issue on Irish roads and Anton joined us to give an insight into this concerning issue.

Also discussed is Environment Minister John Gormley's plans to curb the use of quad bikes and jet-ski.

Listen Back to the slot in full here: Motorsport deaths

Comments 1

Pol O Ciaragain 24 Jun, 11:38
I have been unemployed for the past 10 months,I have travelled the length and breadth of the country seeking employment I have looked abroad and considered mainland europe (all travelling paid for by for out of my dole payments even missing meals to pay for travel) I have now secured employment in the UK even though I would really not want to leave as my parents also had to do in the fifties,however,needs must and our family are now to be separated ,I have approached the community welfare officier for assistance for some help in relocation (bearing in mind by leaving there will be saving of 20k plus pa to the state)I have been informed that perhaps I might be able to claim up to €80.00 at the cwo's discretion the price of two boat rail tickets,can I afford to leave ? can I afford to stay? can I accept employment ? I have contacted a local TD and he just reiterated this,so will I continue to be unemployable living in poverty with no future probaly!
Regards Pol
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