Norman Pratt Video 2016

Organised by the Celtic Old Vehicle Owners Club each year in memory of one of their founder members, the 2016 Norman Pratt Run started off in Athboy in Co. Meath on the 1st of May, and Irish Vintage Scene Magazine were there to check out some of the cars taking part. Music: ͚Sunset Drive͛ by Husky Rescue  

Jumpstart 2016 (video)

Organised by the Limerick Classic Car Club, the 2016 Limerick Classic Car Show took place at Limerick Racecourse on the 29th of May, with prizes sponsored by Retro Classics Magazine. Music: ‘Nearer Than Heaven’ by Delays

Carlow VCMC Duckett’s Grove Show

The sun shone on May the 15th 2016 for the Carlow Vintage & Classic Motor Club’s annual event in Duckett’s Grove, and what a day it produced, with well over 300 classic and vintage vehicles on display. Ken Sweeney was there for Irish Vintage Scene.

RIAC Pioneer Run 2016

Organised specifically for cars of a hundred years old or more, the Royal Irish Automobile Club’s Pioneer Run took place this year on the 28th of May, and Paddy O’Rourke was there for Irish Vintage Scene to bring us these images.

2016 Limerick Classic Car Show (Video)

Organised by the Limerick Classic Car Club, the 2016 Limerick Classic Car Show took place at Limerick Racecourse on the 29th of May, with prizes sponsored by Retro Classics Magazine. Music: ‘Nearer Than Heaven’ by Delays

Gowran Festival of Speed, in association with Bolands BMW

Friday July 1st saw the launch of the 2016 “Gowran Festival of Speed, in association with Bolands BMW”, with some of the cars, trucks and bikes taking part on-show for all in attendance. Following the great success of the 2015 event, this year’s committee have worked tirelessly to ensure that another exciting array of motor sport cars and bikes will take part on the Sunday July … Read more

Kadettfest 2016

For information on Opel Vauxhall Club Ireland and their outings, log onto www.opelvauxhallclubireland.com or call 086 3256751. Photos by Patrick Mullan

CAROLE NASH GIVES IRISH BIKERS A REASON TO RIDE TO WORK

As Ride to Work Week returns for another year (20th – 26th June), one of Ireland’s leading motorcycle insurance brokers, Carole Nash, is giving its riders in Ireland a week’s free commuter insurance to celebrate the benefits of commuting to work on a motorbike or scooter. Ride to Work Week celebrates the motorcycling industry and educates riders on the time saving, money effectiveness, easier parking … Read more

COVOC Norman Pratt Run 2016

The Celtic Old Vehicle Owners Club’s main event of the year, the Norman Pratt Memorial Run was held on the 1st of May last, based in Athboy, Co. Meath, and Andrew Pollock was there to join in the spectacle and fun of the day. Photos by Andrew Pollock    

Classics on the lake “Run”

Saturday 18th June, spot prizes, treasure hunt, quiz, craic & “Classic Cars”. Lake drive and treasure hunt, Russborough House Lunch Stop and Finish up with a Tour of Jim Boland’s Car Collection. Copies of “A Lifetime’s Collecting” up for grabs or you could win a years subscription to Irish Vintage Scene or Retro Classics magazine. Coffee & Registration at 10am at E.Fox. Brought to you … Read more

2 FREE Tickets to the 25th Irish Classic and Vintage Motor Show

This competition is now closed. We have 4 tickets to give away to the 25th Irish Classic and Vintage Motor Show on Sunday 3rd July 2016. So we need 2 winners who will each receive 2 tickets to the show. We will also give away the latest copy of Irish Vintage Scene magazine and the latest copy of Retro Classics magazine and an Irish Vintage Scene beanie … Read more

Issue 109 FREE

The June 2015 edition of Irish Vintage Scene (Issue 109) is available for FREE for a limited time, you just have to pay the postage. On the cover this month is a British classic that will be familiar to, and most likely fondly remembered by, anyone that grew up in the sixties or seventies – like its sister the Morris Oxford, the Austin Cambridge A60 was … Read more

Leinster Classic Motorcycle Club’s Carlow Motorbike Show

Each month we like to bring the recipients of our online newsletter something of interest from the worldwide web, be it a video, photo or a blog. This month, hot off the presses, is a short video of our own from the recent Leinster Classic Motorcycle Club’s annual motorbike show in Carlow on Easter Sunday. Our editor, Andrew Pollock was there, and was delighted to … Read more

Swords Classic Car Show, Sale & Autojumble

The first of this year’s Classic Car Show, Sale & Autojumble events was held at the National Show Centre in Swords, Co. Dublin on the 10th of April, and Ian Shipley was there for Irish Vintage Scene to bring us these images. Photos by Ian Shipley

The 8th IEC Clare Run 19/3/2016.

The Irish Escort Owners Club held their annual Clare Run on the 19th of March last, and Pat Mullan was there to capture these images for us. Words & Photos by Patrick Mullan

25th Irish Classic & Vintage Motor Show 2016

Launch of Irish Jaguar and Daimler Clubs promo for the 25th Annual Irish Classic & Vintage Motor Show 2016 This event is taking place on Sunday 03 July 2016 in Terenure College Dublin from 11:00am to 6:00pm. Proceeds go to nominated charities see www.irishjagclub.ie for more information

First Autojumble for Roscommon Town

The first-ever autojumble to take place in Roscommon Town will be held this Sunday, the 17th of April in Roscommon Business Park on Racecourse Road. What is an autojumble, I hear many of you ask? Well, it’s basically a car boot sale for vintage and classic vehicle enthusiasts, a meeting where traders and enthusiasts bring along vintage items for sale. It’s not all about vehicle … Read more

WORLD SUPERBIKE AND BRITISH BIKE CHAMPIONS TEAM UP AGAIN WITH CAROLE NASH

As the UK’s favourite motorcycle insurance broker*, Carole Nash has renewed its contracts with World Superbike Champion, Jonathan Rea, and multiple world and British Superbike race winner Leon Haslam. The pair will continue to be the brand’s ambassadors, and are both set to be amongst the biggest names to watch out for in 2016. For the upcoming season, Leon, 33, is part of the JG … Read more