Once again Irish Vintage Scene Magazine will have their trade stand at this year’s National Ploughing Championships, which takes place in Athy, Co. Kildare from Tuesday the 20th to Thursday the 22nd of September. Also this year the Irish Vintage Scene Ferguson 20-Build Challenge will be on hand, neighbouring the magazine’s trade stand on Row H at Stands 220 and 221; these are on the main thoroughfare from Gate 4, close to the vintage display area and main catering arena. This year Irish Vintage Scene will have a number of special offers on the stand at the event, including a free polo shirt with every new subscription taken out over the three days, plus a free back issue when you buy the current issue.
Events
Open Day at Kevin O’Leary Opel Dealers, Bandon.
An Open Day will be held at the Opel showrooms of Kevin O’Leary Motor Group in Bandon, Co. Cork on Saturday the 10th of September from Noon to 4.30 pm. The event is being held in association with the Opel Owners’ Club of Ireland, and is an indication of the close and friendly relationship between the dealer and the club; only a few weeks ago the club held their annual run, which the Kevin O’Leary Group co-sponsored, and which had a total of 84 cars participating, from a 1964 Holden to a 2011 Insignia.
Open Day at Kevin O'Leary Opel Dealers, Bandon.
An Open Day will be held at the Opel showrooms of Kevin O’Leary Motor Group in Bandon, Co. Cork on Saturday the 10th of September from Noon to 4.30 pm. The event is being held in association with the Opel Owners’ Club of Ireland, and is an indication of the close and friendly relationship between the dealer and the club; only a few weeks ago the club held their annual run, which the Kevin O’Leary Group co-sponsored, and which had a total of 84 cars participating, from a 1964 Holden to a 2011 Insignia.
Rosdillig Steam & Vintage Threshing
The Rosdillig Steam & Vintage Threshing will take place on the 18th of September next at Rosdillig, Borris in Co. Carlow. This year the club are hosting a Fordson and High Nellie display, and there’s a trophy up for grabs for the best original tractor. Also on the day there will be a competition for the best-restoredFerguson and Massey-Ferguson, and for the winning tractor there will be the Martin Farrell Memorial Shield; this is going to be an annual event for both tractor classes.
Rosdillig Steam & Vintage Threshing
The Rosdillig Steam & Vintage Threshing will take place on the 18th of September next at Rosdillig, Borris in Co. Carlow. This year the club are hosting a Fordson and High Nellie display, and there’s a trophy up for grabs for the best original tractor. Also on the day there will be a competition for the best-restoredFerguson and Massey-Ferguson, and for the winning tractor there will be the Martin Farrell Memorial Shield; this is going to be an annual event for both tractor classes.
The Connemara Classic and Vintage Club
The Connemara Classic and Vintage Club will hold a run on Sunday the 21st of August, leaving the Connemara Gateway Hotel in Oughterard to head for Maam Cross and Maam Bridge, before stopping at Leenane for a half-hour’s break. Then it will be onwards to Kylemore Abbey, where there will be a two-hour stop, before returning to Oughterard via Inagh Valley. The club would welcome … Read more
Baltinglass Classic Car and Motorcycle run, 7th August
The second annual Baltinglass Classic Car and Motorcycle run, organised by West Wicklow Classic & Vintage Vehicle Club, takes place on Sunday Aug 7th.
The run is open to all Classic Cars, Motorcycles, Commercials and all interesting , unusual or sports vehicles. As in the previous year the event will be based in Germaine’s in Baltinglass and will cover an interesting route of about 40 miles with a stop off midway and return to Germaines for a meal and prizegiving etc. There will be something to keep the children and passengers amused and there will be a free draw for all entrants as well as a thank you token for every entry.
AUGUST 28th
Plans are well under way for Kilkenny Motor Clubs Static Display at Danesfort Field Day. The Morris Minor is our feature Car this year and we are glad to announce that THE IRISH MORRIS MINORS CLUB (IMMOC) have come on-board and are making this event their NATIONAL RALLY .This should greatly increase the amount of Minors at this event.We also have a Tractor build display and Model display and plenty of entertainment and a few more things to be finalised
JULY 17th
There will be a fundraising vintage run on Sunday July 17th Leaving the grounds of Drishane Castle in Milstreet Co.Cork. Sign on is at 11:15am run leaving at 11:45sharp, Mass will also be celebrated before the run At 10:30am all money raised on the day will be donated to the oncology Dept in Cork University Hospital. The Run is in memory of the Late Jerry … Read more