Well after last weekend’s mammoth list of mainly runs, this weekend is a little bit more manageable on the events front. We have eight listed – there may well be more, but these are the ones we were notified of. If you are holding an event, please do email us at diarydates@irishvintagescene.ie to get it listed in the magazine completely free, and be listed here … Read more
Well, what a weekend this May Bank Holiday promises to be. It’s going to be so busy, all over the island. Below are a few events we are attending ourselves or have been to in the past, as well as a full list of everything that’s happening over the weekend. By Tom Heavey, Managing Editor The Galway Classic Motorcycle Rally is based in the Clifden … Read more
The 43rd Galway Classic Motorcycle Rally will take place from the 28th to 30th of April on the unique roads of Connemara, with route sheets provided along with an optional timed element. This year’s Rally will be again located at the Clifden Station House Hotel, and is open to all classic two- and three-wheeled, pre-1993, motorised vehicles. This year the organisers are celebrating the BSA … Read more
Having missed two years due to Covid, this year the Midland American Auto Club is looking forward to holding its 21st birthday show on Sunday the 23rd of April from 11am at its showgrounds opposite Kilbeggan Racecourse in Co. Westmeath, and is inviting all American car, truck, van and bike clubs and owners across the island of Ireland to attend. Always held on the last … Read more
The events are really ramping up this weekend there are quite a few events on so there is something for everyone with a large geographical spread. 21st to 23rd April Imp Club in Ireland weekend away, based at the Commercial & Tourist Hotel, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim; for details, call John Sheppard on 087 9883450. 22nd & 23rd April: Crosshaven Veteran, Vintage & Classic Motor Club’s … Read more
Well, what an offering there is for enthusiasts all over the country this weekend. Below is a brief look at the event listing for this weekend in Irish Vintage Scene Magazine – there may well be others that haven’t been listed in our magazine, if so feel free to post them in the comments section. To be included in our weekly online update, please ensure … Read more
A magnificent collection of automobilia, enamel signs, antique furniture and lots more from McNean’s Antique & Salvage Shop in Blacklion, Co. Cavan will go under the hammer next Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th of March at 2pm on both days. McNean’s is one of Ireland’s largest antiques emporiums, but after many years in business its owner, Hugh has decided to retire. The collection … Read more
Silverstone Auctions are out of the blocks really quickly for 2023 with a spectacular line-up for their Reis Race Retro sale, taking place on Friday the 24th and Saturday the 26th of February. With 170 cars and 150 pieces of automobilia going under the hammer, there are bound to be a few record-breakers in there. Why do we say that? Well one of the lots … Read more
It’s been some time since I attended Race Retro. Back then I thought it was the best event I had ever travelled to, and sure enough it now holds the title of Europe’s number-one historic motorsport show. Run by Clarion Events, Reis Race Retro take place in Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire, England over the weekend of the 24th to 26th of February and encapsulates all … Read more
Killarney Valley Classic & Vintage Club hosted the raffle for their Toyota Starlet, as featured in the December 2022 issue of Irish Vintage Scene, on Thursday, November 24th at Kellihers Toyota in Tralee. The forty-year-old car was lovingly restored by the members of Killarney Valley Classic & Vintage Club, who sold tickets over the past six months to support four local charities that included the … Read more
US-based automotive enthusiast brand Hagerty has revealed the ten cars selected as the 2023 Bull Market List stars. For this annual compilation, experts from the unrivalled Hagerty Valuation Team spend months identifying cars from all eras that offer a great ownership experience while also using their industry-leading market data to determine which of those models may appreciate in value. While this list was compiled for … Read more
Earlier in 2022 Ford launched their online Heritage Vault, packed with photos, brochures and other period documentation relating to their cars, and accessible to anyone with an interest in classic Ford vehicles, anywhere in the world. Now, Ford UK have added more than 1,600 new photos showcasing every car produced there, from Anglia to Zodiac, and Transit to Fiesta. The searchable artefacts are downloadable for … Read more
Each year fans and owners of the cars, vans and motorcycles built by innovative German manufacturer DKW meet up for their European treffen. DKW Club Austria were the hosts for 2022, in the town of Ybbs in July, during which there was much chat about how pleasant and successful the last Irish treffen had been, back in 2016. On their return to Ireland, members of … Read more
Irish Vintage Scene has received a communication from the board of directors of the Great Dorset Steam Fair in England regarding next year’s event, a summary of which follows. ED “Following a thorough review of the 2022 show, it is with great sadness and disappointment that the Great Dorset Steam Fair Ltd Board of Directors have to announce that unfortunately we will be taking a … Read more
The long-awaited 2022 edition of the Gerard Murphy Memorial Classic Show & Run took place in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford on the 2nd of October, and was another mammoth event that attracted in the region of a thousand cars, by our own rough reckoning. While we will be bringing you a full report on this event in an upcoming issue of the magazine, we’ve been asked … Read more
Containing what’s described as a “lifetime collection of agriculture bygones”, an upcoming auction in Co. Cavan will certainly be of interest to vintage enthusiasts. The vast collection belonging to Tommy Shannon includes vintage tractors, machinery, enamel signs, engineering machinery and lots of automobilia, andwill go under the hammer over a two-day auction. Viewing in advance of the auction will be in Tommy Shannon’s yard, close to … Read more
The largest Automotive Aftermarket Exhibition in Ireland takes place this weekend. 190+ Stands, Representing over 900 Brands, 8110 Visitors over two days. The Auto Trade EXPO will again prove a great experience for mechanics, technicians and apprentices from independent garages and main dealerships alike. Most trade stands will be interactive with real demos. All visitors will be able to touch and feel the parts, tools … Read more
Upcoming events listed in Irish Vintage Scene magazine: 16th October: CART Carriganima Tractor Run; for info, call Danny Lane on 087 2213848. 16th October: Yesteryear Motor Club meet at Scanlon’s Yard car park, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, X35 NT68 at noon. All cars welcome; for details, call Noel on 087 9700720. MODEL SHOWS: 15th October: Toy & Model Auction in the Castle Arms Hotel, Durrow, Co. … Read more
Upcoming events listed in Irish Vintage Scene magazine: 9th October (CORRECTED DATE): Wicklow Vintage Club Terence Dunne’s Annual Threshing & Vintage Day at Muskeagh House, Tinahely, Co. Wicklow, Y14 E882; for details, call Terence on 087 2794761. 9th October: Annual Moynalty Steam Threshing Autojumble & Outdoor Event at Moynalty Museum, Moynalty, Co. Meath, A82 C6K7; for details, call Willie on 087 2962772 or Sean on … Read more
Upcoming events listed in Irish Vintage Scene magazine: 1st October: Irish Veteran & Vintage Car Club’s autumn social run for cars up to 31st of December 1992; for further details, see www.ivvcc.ie. 2nd October: The Connacht Pre-War Run, based at Hotel Westport, Westport, Co. Mayo; for further details, call Keith on 086 8523782. 2nd October: The Gerard Murphy Memorial Classic Car Show & Run, Co. … Read more
