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News from the van
What we have been up to, and the things worth knowing before you book a van for anything.
Ben's Ices adds a third van to the fleet
Three vans on the road means more events on the same day and better coverage across Dublin, Meath and Louth.
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Discovering the Irish for ice cream
Uachtar reoite — literally "frozen cream". A short look at the phrase and where it comes from.
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Booking an ice cream van: what to know first
Costs, timing, access and the questions worth asking before you book a van for any event.
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Rent an ice cream van and sweeten your event
Why a van works at everything from a back-garden party to a corporate launch — and what it adds that a dessert table cannot.
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A day at the All American Car Show
Kilbeggan, blue skies and a very long queue — how the van got on at the Midland American Auto Club show.
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Where to find the van: festivals and shows
The van is out at community festivals, car shows and summer events through the year. Here is where we tend to turn up.
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Top ten ice cream flavours
From the van hatch: the ten flavours that never fail, and what each one actually does for you.
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The ice cream truck: a short history
How a 1920s idea about bringing frozen treats to the street became a cultural fixture.
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Is your date free?
Summer weekends and communion season book out early. Send us the date and we will tell you straight away whether a van is free.