10th BLACKSTAIRS VINTAGE RALLY

Sunday, July 6th 2014 HOSTED BY: BLACKSTAIRS VINTAGE RALLY, MYSHALL, CO. CARLOW All the usual attractions including… Tractor pulling, Blacksmith hotshoeing. Starting on Saturday night with entertainment. Camping available on site. The Chas Murphy memorial trophy will be presented for the best overall stationary engine. For more information contact us directly: Mick 086 6029050 or Martin 087 7697453

Western Vintage Tractor & Engine Club

22nd Hollymount Vintage Rally Sunday, July 6th, 2014 Hollybrook, HOLLYMOUNT, Co. Mayo Children admitted FREE & All Children Amusements FREE Special theme for 2014 Vintage Horse drawn implements & farm yard equipment and  machinery, with prizes in 2 categories ALL VEHICLES MUST BE OVER 30 YEARS TO ENTER Vehicles driven on the field must have road insurance. All exhibits in place by 12:30pm please NO … Read more

Western Vintage Tractor & Engine Club

22nd Hollymount Vintage Rally Sunday, July 6th, 2014 Hollybrook, HOLLYMOUNT, Co. Mayo Children admitted FREE & All Children Amusements FREE Special theme for 2014 Vintage Horse drawn implements & farm yard equipment and  machinery, with prizes in 2 categories ALL VEHICLES MUST BE OVER 30 YEARS TO ENTER Vehicles driven on the field must have road insurance. All exhibits in place by 12:30pm please NO … Read more

Kadettfest 2014

Hosted by Opel Vauxhall Club Ireland on the 13th of April last, the venue for Kadettfest 2014 was a spacious car park in Ballina Town, Co. Mayo. Patrick Mullan was there for Retro Classics Magazine to bring us these photos. Photos by Words Patrick Mullan

Retro Classics Issue 14, (July-September 2014)

    Tangerine Toy With its polished split-rim wheels, shiny chrome and eye-popping RAL orange paintwork, you’d better be wearing your sunglasses when Brendan McCormack’s Celica RA28 rolls by on a fine day. King of the Lakes  From the 1000 Lakes Rally in Finland to the Rally of the Lakes in Killarney, the legendary Audi Sport Quattro stamped its authority on eighties rallying. Adrian Nesbitt … Read more

Irish Escort Owners Club Inishowen Run

The 26th of April last marked the fifth running of the Irish Escort Owners Club’s Inishowen Run around the Inishowen Peninsula in Donegal, and Pat Mullan was there for Retro Classics to bring us these images from the day. Words & Photos by Patrick Mullan

Charleville Agricultural Show & Vintage Rally

28th & 29th June Gates open at 9am – Closed at 12:30pm sharp GREAT FAMILY DAY OUT! OPEN TO TRADE STANDS, CARS, TRACTORS, MOTORBIKES, TRUCKS,  AUTOJUMBLERS, STEAM ENGINES…  ALL WELCOME For more information contact: CARS – MIKE – 087 2530955 or PASCHAL – 087 2731336 TRACTORS – JOHN – 063 98289 TRUCKS – BILLY – 086 2670066 EVERYTHING ELSE – PAT – 086 2304892

Charleville Agricultural Show & Vintage Rally

28th & 29th June Gates open at 9am – Closed at 12:30pm sharp GREAT FAMILY DAY OUT! OPEN TO TRADE STANDS, CARS, TRACTORS, MOTORBIKES, TRUCKS,  AUTOJUMBLERS, STEAM ENGINES…  ALL WELCOME For more information contact: CARS – MIKE – 087 2530955 or PASCHAL – 087 2731336 TRACTORS – JOHN – 063 98289 TRUCKS – BILLY – 086 2670066 EVERYTHING ELSE – PAT – 086 2304892

What’s in issue 98 July 2014

The July 2014 edition of Irish Vintage Scene (Issue 98) is now on sale and, like every other month, is full of interesting stories, news and features. On the cover this month is a particularly desirable machine for many classic enthusiasts, and one with a unique history; John Pollock (no relation to the Editor!) bought this Ford Capri 3000GT XLR brand new in 1971, but … Read more

What's in issue 98 July 2014

The July 2014 edition of Irish Vintage Scene (Issue 98) is now on sale and, like every other month, is full of interesting stories, news and features. On the cover this month is a particularly desirable machine for many classic enthusiasts, and one with a unique history; John Pollock (no relation to the Editor!) bought this Ford Capri 3000GT XLR brand new in 1971, but … Read more

97 June 2014

  The June 2014 edition of Irish Vintage Scene (Issue 97) is on sale now, and as usual is packed with a wide variety of interesting features. On the cover this month is a classic that was once such a popular model in Irish roads that it should be a common sight at vintage shows now, but instead is incredibly rare: an original Irish, unrestored … Read more

Leinster Classic Motor Cycle Club Annual Show

  One of the most popular Easter Sunday outings for vintage enthusiasts each year is the Leinster Classic Motor Cycle Club’s annual show, which took place this year at the CBS Academy in Carlow on the 20th of April. Andrew Pollock was there with his camera, trying his best not to buy everything in the autojumble… Words & Photos by Andrew Pollock  

Drumcar Vintage Run

Drumcar Tractor Club held their 4th annual charity run on Sunday the 13th of April, when over 200 vehicles of all shapes and sizes descended on the town of Dunleer in Co. Louth. Shane Cranney brings us these photos from the day. Photographs by Shane Cranney

Carrickmacross Vintage Run

The 2014 Carrickmacross Vintage Run took place on Easter Monday, the 21st of April last in the town of Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan, and Shane Cranney was there to bring us these photos. Photos by Shane Cranney  

Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club Show 2014

The Irish section of the Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club have been putting the ingredients together for the past couple of years to make their event at the National Show Centre in Swords, Co. Dublin a must-attend for any bike enthusiast, and their 2014 effort on the 4th of May really paid off, as Ian Shipley found out for Irish Vintage Scene. Photos copyright Ian Shipley 2014

IMPORTANT INFORMATION IF YOU’VE A VEHICLE DECLARED OFF THE ROAD

Irish Vintage Scene has received the following correspondence from the Motor Tax Policy section of the Dept. of the Environment regarding the upcoming renewal of off-the-road vehicle notifications: “The first declarations of non-use of a vehicle, as provided for in the Non-Use of Motor Vehicles Act 2013, were made in July 2013.  A large number of vehicles were declared off the road during the three … Read more

Nephin View Restoration Group

Vintage Show and Family Fun Day Sunday 15th of June From 11-6pm Glenhest rd., Newport, Co. Mayo Dancing from 3.00pm-5.00pm with Declan Nearny One of the largest Harvest scenes in Ireland featuring Garvie Mills, Jones Cub Stationary baler, Bale Elevator, Corn Crusher and Hammer Mill, Súgan Making, and much more!! OTHER EVENTS Modified Cars, Trade Stands, Vintage Vehicles, Dog Show, Wheel shoeing, Block Making, Craft … Read more

Shrule & District Vintage Club

Annual Vintage Rally Sunday 8th June 2014 Castlehackett, Tuam, Co. Galway Proceeds in aid of Ability West,  Tuam & Crann Mór Centre, Ballinrobe Vintage Tractor Display, Vintage Car Display, Threshing, Stationary Engines Display Commercial Display, Steam Engines Display, Working Vintage Display, Fire Engines Dog Show, Traders & Autojumble, Cooking Churning & Crafts, Music Entertainment all day & Last Two Cars Music by Various Artists on … Read more

Shrule & District Vintage Club

Annual Vintage Rally Sunday 8th June 2014 Castlehackett, Tuam, Co. Galway Proceeds in aid of Ability West,  Tuam & Crann Mór Centre, Ballinrobe Vintage Tractor Display, Vintage Car Display, Threshing, Stationary Engines Display Commercial Display, Steam Engines Display, Working Vintage Display, Fire Engines Dog Show, Traders & Autojumble, Cooking Churning & Crafts, Music Entertainment all day & Last Two Cars Music by Various Artists on … Read more

North East Vintage & Classic Car Show

Sunday 8th June 2014 Mosney, Co. Meath Autojumble, Cars for sale section, up to 30 awards for different categories Musical entertainment. For more details visit www.nevcc.net Seamus Langan 086 8326555 Sally Byrne 087 9918685 Club 085 8889321