Held on Sunday 4th February the 9th Carnew Model Exhibition in Colaiste Bhride, Carnew Co. Wicklow. It’s one of the best model shows in Ireland. Incorporating the 1st All Ireland Miniature Steam Engine Rally, Model Steam, Farm Diorama’s, Cars, Trains, Boats, Planes, Circus, Trucks, Tractors, Lego, Remote Control, etc. Read the full report in Irish Vintage Scene issue 143 (April 2018)
IRELAND’S BIGGEST AND BEST CLASSIC CAR SHOW RETURNS TO DUBLIN CAROLE NASH ANNOUNCED AS TITLE SPONSOR OF THE RIAC NATIONAL CLASSIC CAR SHOW THIS MARCH The fourth RIAC National Classic Car Show returns to Dublin this March with leading classic car and motorcycle insurance broker, Carole Nash, being named as the title sponsor. The theme of this year’s show will be ‘Celebrating Italian … Read more
Monday 26 February 2018: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising all road users to prepare for the extremely cold weather conditions which are forecast for this week. Snow showers and icy conditions are expected from Monday evening onwards, these conditions will mainly affect eastern areas on Tuesday and will progressively become more widespread and heavier through the week. A spell of persistent and heavy … Read more
Norbert Sheerin went along to the Western Veteran & Vintage Motor Club’s West Run on 28th and 29th of July last, and brings us these photos from the day.
Tommy Byrne is back in Ireland for a few days and has been signing copies of his book in various locations. Tommy dropped into the office yesterday for a visit and while here signed a few copies of his book which we now have on sale. There is a very limited supply , so when they’re gone they’re gone! Don’t miss out; order yours today. Tommy … Read more
23 November 2017: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising all road users to take extra care when using the roads as Met Éireann have issued yellow weather warnings for low temperatures and scattered snow showers. Low temperatures are expected across the country from 11pm tonight until 11am tomorrow morning with temperatures reaching lows of -3 or -4 degrees in places. Lower temperatures will mean … Read more
Norbert Sheerin went along to the biannual Eyrecourt Vintage Show in Co. Galway in June this year, and brings us these photos from the day.
Although once again less than fortunate with the weather, the Mountbellew Vintage Club’s annual rally in July stuck in there and produced another memorable event, as these photos from Austin Lambe and Norbert Sheerin attest.
After a short absence from the scene, the Ballymena Carfest & Truck Show was held this year on Saturday the 3rd of June, and Pat Mullan was there to bring us these images. Photos by Pat Mullan
· RSA & An Garda Síochána urge pedestrians & cyclists to wear hi-visibility clothing · 10 killed and 40 seriously injured in October Bank Holiday weekend crashes since 2011 The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána have urged pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists, ahead of the October Bank Holiday weekend and clocks going back, to ensure they can clearly see and be seen … Read more
So it’s been a three year wait and battle but finally the new legislation regards testing has been published today. From 2020 cars and commercial vehicles over 40 years of age will be NCT & Doe exempt. From May 2018 vehicles between 30-40 years old will have to undergo a test every two years. Two great points from this is it’s a rolling rule and … Read more
We’ve a family pass to GIVEAWAY to Limerick’s 7th Diecast Model & Diorama Show on Sunday 10th September 2017 from 10am to 6pm in South Court Hotel, Raheen, Co. Limerick To enter just complete the below form:
The Shamrock Car & Machinery Club held their annual show on the May Bank Holiday Monday at the Hamlet Court Hotel in Johnstown Bridge in Co. Kildare, and Irish Vintage Scene’s Andrew Pollock was there to bring you these photos from the day.
Amanda McLaren opens McLaren Exhibition Amanda McLaren, daughter of founder Bruce McLaren, opened the exhibition dedicated to McLaren in the Louwman Museum in The Hague on Thursday 6 July. Sixteen McLarens are on display dating from 1971 to 2016, providing an excellent overview of the glorious years of the British manufacturer of racing cars and high-performance sports cars. Founder Bruce McLaren started his own racing … Read more
The well-known Neal Egan Memorial Club hold regular cars & coffee meets in Sligo, and at the one on the 26th of March 2017 Pat Mullan was there to bring us these photos. Full report in issue 26 of Retro Classics.
This year the Irish Escort Owners Club and Opel Vauxhall Club Ireland decided to merge their early-year Sligo-based events into one, to raise funds for the Irish Coastguard in light of the Blacksod helicopter disaster. Pat Mullan was there to document the day for us. Full report in issue 26 of Retro Classics.
The Galway Plaza’s Car Exhibition RETURNS! In association with Cancer Care West and Kiltullagh Pioneers FC. Fun activities for the whole family. Monster Energy Truck and Competition! All clubs welcome! Featuring exotic, classic, modified, vintage and American muscle cars. Exhibit registration 10am – 12.30pm.
