Billed as Northern Ireland’s premier car show, Ballymena Carfest was back for its fifty year on the 8th of June last, bigger than ever, with great weather and a massive turnout of retro and classic machinery. Stephen McEvoy was there for Retro Classics, and brings us these photos from the event.  

The popularity of road runs in this country continues to increase. On the 14th of April last, the Drumcar Vintage Run, based in Dunleer in Co. Louth, saw an incredible 232 vehicles take part. In aid of designated charities, this was the third time that the event had taken place, and the organising Drumcar Tractor Club have to be commended on developing the event in … Read more

There’s no doubt that Co. Meath is a hotbed of vintage and classic activity, and one of the most recent events to take place in The Royal County was the 7th running of Nobber’s Fair Day & Vintage Rally. This popular event always attracts a large and varied turnout of collectable vehicles, and this year’s, held on the19th of May, was no exception. Shane Cranney … Read more

Historic military vehicles enjoy a loyal following all over the world, not least in Ireland, and one of the largest events on the calendar for these enthusiasts is the Military Vehicle Club of Ireland’s show in the Curragh, which this year was held on the 19th of May. Ian Shipley was there for Irish Vintage Scene, and took these photos; also see his report on … Read more

Sunday the 21st of April this year saw the annual running of the Durrow Vintage Show. This Co. Laois event is considered by many to be the main season-opener, and is one of the very largest classic and vintage vehicle shows of any kind in the country, regularly attracting well over 1,000 exhibits. This year's was no different, and as you can see from our … Read more