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Entry is open to all I.V.V.C.C. and affiliate club members – photos should be send to pro@ivvcc.ie before July 1st
The May Bank Holiday Weekend sees a host of events take place all over Ireland, all worthy of a visit, and every kind of enthusiast is catered for. Just some of the events are listed here, and we wish everyone involved in running events of all kinds the very best, as well as those attending them. We hope the sun shines on you, and that you enjoy your weekend.
The 2nd Armagh City Toy Fair & Display show, exhibits include farm construction trucks trains and cars Sunday 25th March 2012 in the Armagh City Hotel 12-6pm admin €4 adults kids £1 family 10. Last year there were some issues with parking Kev of Kevs models has told us there will not be a repeat of these problems this year for full details on the event call Kev 0044 (0)7742670023
The 2nd Armagh City Toy Fair & Display show, exhibits include farm construction trucks trains and cars Sunday 25th March 2012 in the Armagh City Hotel 12-6pm admin €4 adults kids £1 family 10. Last year there were some issues with parking Kev of Kevs models has told us there will not be a repeat of these problems this year for full details on the event call Kev 0044 (0)7742670023
This Sunday the 25th March: Ballyglass Vintage Club autojumble in Claremorris, Co. Mayo; call 086 8200652 for further details.
A road run in aid of Chernobyl Child Aid will take place in Loughrea on Sunday the 25th of March next, leaving the Loughrea Hotel & Spa at 11.30am. This event continues to grow in popularity, and the funds raised are used each year to help pay for the costs of local-man Francie Conway, who takes part in a convoy to Chernobyl to deliver much-needed aid.
A road run in aid of Chernobyl Child Aid will take place in Loughrea on Sunday the 25th of March next, leaving the Loughrea Hotel & Spa at 11.30am. This event continues to grow in popularity, and the funds raised are used each year to help pay for the costs of local-man Francie Conway, who takes part in a convoy to Chernobyl to deliver much-needed aid.
A new club has been formed in Co. Waterford, entitled the Yesteryear Motor Club. At a meeting on the 18th of January last, members elected Noel Coffey as Chairman, Michael Flynn as Treasurer and Pat Cliffe as Secretary. The club will be attending events in the coming months, and we at Irish Vintage Scene look forward to hearing more about them in the near future. … Read more
The Cortina Club Of Ireland are kicking off their 50th anniversary celebrations for the Ford Cortina at the Dunboyne Castle Hotel on the 27th and 28th of April next. As per usual with their Spring Run, participants will meet in the hotel on the Friday night; on Saturday morning the organisers have a very interesting run organised, which will be followed by a gala event … Read more
The ever-active Breffni vintage club will kick off 2012 with an autojumble and vintage and classic sale in Ballinagh, Co. Cavan on Sunday the 11th of March. This will be one of the club’s first events in what will be a busy year for them as they celebrate their 21st anniversary during the year.
Mad for Models Show
The 3rd Annual Mad for Models Farm, Construction & Truck Show will move to a new venue this year when it takes place on the 10th and 11th of March next. The new venue is the Dolmen Hotel on the Kilkenny Road in Carlow, which is just off Junction 6 of the M6, so is easily accessible.
The Innishannon Steam and Vintage Rally will take place on the June Bank Holiday Weekend 2012 Sunday June 3rd & Monday June 4th It is the largest rally in Ireland with over 25,000 people attending the 2 days. To-date we have raised over 970,000 euro for the Irish Cancer Society. For Further INFORMATION CALL: 021 4775808 www.innishannonsteamandvintagerally.com email: innishannon steam & vintage rally <info@isvrally.com> … Read more
Capri Club Irelandcaters for owners and enthusiasts of one of Ford’s greatest models, the Capri, which was produced from 1969 to 1986. The club are a very active bunch, with runs, track days and many other events held each year; they also attend many vintage shows around the country with their club marquee, and they are always up for a chat about anything related to … Read more
The first few months of the year host some of the best autojumbles all over the country. The season started off with the Abbeyshrule event run by the Lakeland Vintage Club, and this year’s jumble was without doubt one of the largest in recent years, with the indoor section packed to capacity and outdoor stalls extending beyond the village. Edre Mills, who organises the event, stated that it was great to see such a crowd attending, and after having two bad years due to poor weather conditions the mild day was very welcome.
19th February: Road run for tractors, cars, bikes and commercial vehicles, in aid of, Rathangan Day Care Centre, Rathangan, Co. Kildare, starting at noon; for more info, call 087 2332388.
Durrow Vintage Club are holding their 1st Die Cast Model & Diorama Show on Saturday 17th December 2011. It will be held in the Castle Arms Hotel in Durrow, Co. Laois and will run from 9.30am to 5.30pm. There is a lot of entries so far both from Model Traders and Exhibitors. Some of the traders that have confirmed their attendance is Mad for Models, … Read more
Durrow Vintage Club are holding their 1st Die Cast Model & Diorama Show on Saturday 17th December 2011. It will be held in the Castle Arms Hotel in Durrow, Co. Laois and will run from 9.30am to 5.30pm. There is a lot of entries so far both from Model Traders and Exhibitors. Some of the traders that have confirmed their attendance is Mad for Models, … Read more
The organisers of the great Charleville Vintage Rally are holding their bring-and-buy autojumble this Sunday the 6th of November in the showgrounds in Charleville, Co. Cork; all are welcome, the gates open at 8am and breakfast rolls and food will be available in the field that morning for everyone. For further details, contact John on 087 9624937.
The organisers of the great Charleville Vintage Rally are holding their bring-and-buy autojumble this Sunday the 6th of November in the showgrounds in Charleville, Co. Cork; all are welcome, the gates open at 8am and breakfast rolls and food will be available in the field that morning for everyone. For further details, contact John on 087 9624937.
The second vintage and classic sale of the year will take place in Kilkenny on Saturday the 29th of October; this event is held in the great facility of the Kilkenny car boot sale indoor venue, just a few miles from Kilkenny on the Callan Road, a simply brilliant venue for an indoor event (and as I have said before, serves a great breakfast also!). The event has increased in size, and the autojumble section is getting better with each passing year.
