This year for the first time the IVVCC will have a stand at the Beaulieu Auto jumble, the stand will be located just inside the entrance close to the Bonhams tent, which is across from the Brabazon Restaurant.
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Lough Rynn Festival
The 18th annual Lough Rynn Harvest Festival & Vintage Day will take place on the 2nd of September next,
This weekend: Kilkenny Motor Club Classic & Vintage Show
This Weekend: Kilkenny Motor Club Classic & Vintage Show plus Family Field Day in conjunction with “SOS” Kilkenny, Sunday 26th August. NEW VENUE at St. James Park, Freshford Road, Kilkenny For more information contact Eamonn 087 9441900 www.kilkennymotorclub.com
This weekend: Kilkenny Motor Club Classic & Vintage Show
This Weekend: Kilkenny Motor Club Classic & Vintage Show plus Family Field Day in conjunction with “SOS” Kilkenny, Sunday 26th August. NEW VENUE at St. James Park, Freshford Road, Kilkenny For more information contact Eamonn 087 9441900 www.kilkennymotorclub.com
This weekend: Girley Harvest Festival
Girley Harvest Festival takes place this Sunday 26th August. One of Ireland’s Largest Working Festival’s & Family Day Out. Tractor Pulling Steam Threshing, Combining, Threshing Reaping & Binding Ploughing, Tilling, Vintage Displays Model Farm Display Situated off the Kells/Athboy Road, Co. Meath For further information contact: John Curran 086 2494319 / Philip Tully 087 0575556 / Seamus McGovern 086 2522757 www.girleyharvestfestival.com
SHOW CANCELLED
Western Vintage Tractor & Engine Club’s 21st Annual Show at Hollybrook, Co. Mayo; has been cancelled again for details, call 086 8411989 or 096 8411986, or log onto www.westernvintage.com
Kilmeedy show takes place 30th September
The Kilmeedy show has been rescheduled to the 30th September (it was due to take place on Sunday 5th August).
SEPTEMBER ISSUE 76
The September issue of Irish Vintage Scene is on sale now, and as usual it’s packed with over 100 pages of news, event reports, great features and a whole lot more. On the cover this month is a real reunion story, where a 1957 Ford Prefect has been tracked down and restored by the same man that bought it as a runaround way back in … Read more
Portrush Ford Fair
If you’re a fan of Fords then this is just one event you have to check out; it’s Ireland’s answer to the Silverstone Ford Fair, with hundreds of Fords converging on the seaside town of Portrush for the weekend. Stephen McEvoy was there for Irish Vintage Scene, and bagged us these great photos.
Nobber Fair
The Nobber Fair is a long-established event, and in recent years the Nobber Vintage Club have had a display at the fair. This year’s event was the largest to date, sporting a massive vintage entry. Shane Cranney was there on behalf of Irish Vintage Scene, and here are some of his photos from the day.
Roscrea Show
Mick Kelly, an avid classic commercial fan, was at the 2012 running of the Roscrea show and sent us a large selection of photos from the event. There were far too many to publish in the report, so here we have included lots of others. It looks like it was a great event, so well done to all involved.
CVVMC Run
The Connaught Veteran & Vintage Motor Club hold their main event at the end of June each year. The run attracts enthusiasts and owners from far and wide, with almost all counties in Ireland being represented. Patrick Mullan was there for Irish Vintage Scene to capture the flavour of the event.
Breffni Memorial Run
The highlight of the Breffni Vintage Club’s events every year is their memorial run. There to capture some great photos for Irish Vintage Scene this time around was Patrick Mullan, and these are just a selection of what we received from the event.
Ballymena Car Fest
Ballymena Car Fest is a relativity new show, but it sure has hit the ground running. This event boasts a great mix of old and not-so-old vehicles, from cars to trucks and everything between. Stephen McEvoy was there for the first time for Irish Vintage Scene and Retro Classics, and he has advised us that he will be back at this event; to use his … Read more
Joe O’Connor Memorial Run
Joe O’Connor Memorial Run Sunday 19th August 2012 in aid of Liscarroll National School and Special Classes. Sign on the Hi-Land Newmarket from 10:30-11:30 Leaving Newmarket at 12 Noon on route to Reemount, Broadford, Dromcollogher stopping at Liscarroll National School for refreshments & entertainment. for more information call Joe O’Sullivan 087 2989277
Joe O'Connor Memorial Run
Joe O’Connor Memorial Run Sunday 19th August 2012 in aid of Liscarroll National School and Special Classes. Sign on the Hi-Land Newmarket from 10:30-11:30 Leaving Newmarket at 12 Noon on route to Reemount, Broadford, Dromcollogher stopping at Liscarroll National School for refreshments & entertainment. for more information call Joe O’Sullivan 087 2989277
The Mountbellew Vintage Club Spring Run
The Mountbellew Vintage Club kicked off their season on the 13th of May with a spring run for both cars and tractors, with a separate route for each, and this gallery has some photos from the 2012 event. The Mountbellew Vintage Club are a very active club with a strong membership, and run one of Ireland’s leading shows on the last Sunday in July each … Read more
The Clonmel Vintage & Classic Car Show
The Clonmel Vintage & Classic Car Show, Autojumble and Auction is only in its third year but has already firmly marked its place on the events calendar,