The first few months of the year host some of the best autojumbles all over the country. The season started off with the Abbeyshrule event run by the Lakeland Vintage Club, and this year’s jumble was without doubt one of the largest in recent years, with the indoor section packed to capacity and outdoor stalls extending beyond the village. Edre Mills, who organises the event, stated that it was great to see such a crowd attending, and after having two bad years due to poor weather conditions the mild day was very welcome. Next up was Taughmaconnell, another one well-established on the calendar; the day started off wet, but this didn’t deter visitors and, from early in the morning, there was a steady flow of customers for the many autojumblers in attendance. While this issue is at print the Fermoy Bring & Buy event will take place, while next up on the 19th of February is the Shrule & District Vintage Club event at Shrule, Co. Galway, one of the longest-established events in Ireland and a favourite with enthusiasts from all over. Just the following weekend, on the 26th of February, will be the Western Vintage Tractor & Engine Club’s autojumble at Roundfort, Co. Mayo. Then it’s northward to Ballinagh, Co. Cavan where the Breffni Vintage Club will hold their Autojumble, Vintage & Classic Sale on the 11th of March. This is a great event, and the welcome one receives is worth the trip alone. Towards the end of March, on the 30th the Kilkenny Vintage & Classic Sale & Autojumble will take place, which continues to grow each year. The following day, the 1st of April will see jumblers heading to the capital for the Classic Car Show/Sale & Autojumble in Swords; while this event runs twice a year, the April event always proves to be the bigger one, and is not to be missed.
Photo Auto Jumble: Not only are autojumbles a place to get the part you need to get your classic up and running, they are also a great social opportunity to meet like-minded enthusiasts over a cup of tea. (Photo from Abbeyshrule 2012, by Patrick Mullan)