Upcoming events listed in Irish Vintage Scene magazine: PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE: 9th & 10th July: Donegal Vintage & Classic Car Club Carrigart Show at Dunfanaghy Co Donegal, in conjunction with North West Donegal Vintage Club; for info, call Vincent O’Rourke on 087 6472476 or Eunan Kelly on 087 2366924. 9th & 10th July: Irish Model T Ford Club’s 34th Annual Rally, based at … Read more
Upcoming events listed in Irish Vintage Scene magazine: 1st to 3rd July: Historic Racing Car Association of Ireland’s 1st Gordon Bennett Reliability Trials, open to any type of pre- 1940 vehicle, based at Athy, Co. Kildare; for details, email 1903gordonbennett@mail. com or call 087 1720009. 3rd July: Classic Fest 2022. It’s back: Irish Vintage Scene’s vintage & classic show in Galway Racecourse. For 2022 it’s … Read more
Upcoming events listed in Irish Vintage Scene magazine: 24th to 26th June: The 36th Annual Connacht Veteran & Vintage Rally, based in Ballina, Co. Mayo; for further details, call Aisling on 086 7777383. 25th June: The Great Island Motors Cobh Classic Run from the Ballynoe Inn, Cobh, P24 Y778, hosted by Cobh Classic Car Club. Check-in at 9.30am; for details, call John Dennis on 089 … Read more
Upcoming events listed in Irish Vintage Scene magazine: 18th June: Millstreet Vintage Club Annual BBQ Run; for info, call Willie Fitzgerald on 087 2229874. 18th June: Muskerry Vintage Club’s Annual Gerard McSweeney Memorial Run to Gougane Barra, starting from the Abbey Hotel, Ballyvourney, Co. Cork at 3.30pm; for more info, call Lar on 087 2268752. 18th June: Tipperary Light Car & Motorcycle Club’s annual road … Read more
In an effort to engage proactively with the future of not only their own club, but of the old vehicle hobby in Ireland as a whole, the Kingdom Veteran, Vintage & Classic Car Club has appointed a Youth Officer at its recent AGM. Alan Fitzell from Lisselton was appointed to this new role, and hopes to encourage the next generation of vintage and classic enthusiasts … Read more
From May to early June this year a very special exhibition was hosted at Cork City Library on the City’s Grand Parade. Comprised of outstanding photos and memorabilia provided by the Munster Vintage Motorcycle & Car Club, Munster Car Club and other private enthusiasts and members of Cork’s motorsport community, part of the display centred around the motorsport connections with the city’s famous Carrigrohane Road, … Read more
Upcoming events listed in Irish Vintage Scene magazine: 10th to 12th June: Irish Veteran & Vintage Car Club International Gordon Bennett Rally for cars up to 1930; for further details, see www.ivvcc.ie. 10th to 12th June: INISHOWEN VINTAGE CLUB 20th ANNUAL SHOW, hosting Irish Vintage Society All Ireland Show 2022, for more details call Noel on 086 6062038 11th June: Donegal Vintage & Classic Car … Read more
Road Safety Authority and An Garda Síochána urge motorists to reduce their speed National ‘Slow Down Day’, to run for 24-hour period from 07.00hrs on Thursday 2 June to 07.00hrs on Friday 3 June New study shows over three quarters of drivers observed speeding in 50km/h zones*. A quarter of driver fatalities were exceeding a safe speedϮ Over three quarters of driver fatalities who were … Read more
Upcoming events listed in Irish Vintage Scene magazine: 5th June: Longford Vintage Club’s annual show & field day at Connolly Barracks, Longford, N39 EA43; for details, call Miceal on 086 0573965. 5th June: Benbulben Motor Show at Gilroy Business Park, Grange, Sligo from noon to 3pm. Stalls/sellers required to book in advance; for details, call 087 7110151. 5th June: Roughty Valley Vintage Club fair day … Read more
Upcoming events listed in Irish Vintage Scene magazine: 27th to 29th May: Duhallow Vintage Club annual display and autojumble at Mallow Home & Garden Show, Cork Racecourse, Mallow, pending public health guidelines. Open to all cars, motorcycles and lorries and all classic car clubs; for info, call John on 087 2989277, Pat on 087 2252554 or Rose on 087 2262223. 28th May: Autojumble, antiques and … Read more
Fancy a blood-red mid-engined sports car with the ability to get your pulse racing, but lacking the dosh for a Ferrari? Toyota’s original MR2 is an absolute gem for the keen driver, but you need to find a good one to have the most fun. Words & Photos by Andrew Pollock This article ran in Issue 8 of Retro Classics Magazine in 2012; all information … Read more
Upcoming events listed in Irish Vintage Scene magazine: 22nd May: North Galway Vintage & Heritage Club’s Mega Autojumble & Club Vintage Display in Glenamaddy Equestrian Centre, Glenamaddy, Co. Galway from 9am. Traders by invitation only; for details, call Danny on 086 8510445, Ted on 087 2724963 or Peter on 086 2478129. 22nd May: Irish Model T Ford Club spring run from the craft centre, Knocknaveigh, … Read more
7 penalty points in a 3-year period equals 6-month disqualification 6,460 penalty points notices issued to learner and novice drivers in 2021 1,323 vehicles seized from unaccompanied learner drivers between Jan – April 2022 Thursday 12 May 2022: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána are reminding learner and novice drivers that if they receive 7 penalty points in a 3-year period they … Read more
Upcoming events listed in Irish Vintage Scene magazine: 14th May: Austin Seven & Austin Twelve Centenary Event, organised by the Ulster Pre-War Austin Club, taking place at Loughgall Country Park, Co. Armagh from 10am. All welcome; for details, call 0044 (0)77 93198346 15th May: Clare Classic & Vintage Club’s Shannon Lions Club Run in aid of Bunratty Search & Rescue, meeting at Bunratty Castle, Co. … Read more
Beaulieu is inviting owners of Seventies classics to join a party to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Motor Museum. If your pride and joy is the glamorous Ford Cortina Mk III of its day, popular Escort or Mini, or even a Bond-style Lotus Esprit or Aston Martin Vantage – all are welcome to come to the 1970s Classic Car Drive-In Day on Sunday 3rd July. Owners of cars registered in 1972 … Read more
It’s summertime, and that means only one thing; a classic soft-top in which to enjoy the previous rays. This issue we take you through the pitfalls of one of the most popular and affordable classic sports-convertibles of all; the legendary MGB. Words and photos by Andrew Pollock This article ran in issue 6 of Retro Classics Magazine in 2012; all information was correct at time … Read more
Upcoming events listed in Irish Vintage Scene magazine: 7th May Irish Veteran & Vintage Car Club’s spring social run for cars up to the 31st of December 1992; for further details, see www.ivvcc.ie. 8th May Carlow Classic & Vintage Motor Club show at the new venue of Carlow Rugby Club, Oak Park, Carlow Town. Please note venue change from Duckett’s Grove, and date change to … Read more
To date in 2022 there have been 11* motorcyclist deaths Drivers urged to ‘look out for’ motorcyclists at junctions and intersections Motorcyclists reminded to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) All road users urged to use the roads safely over May Bank Holiday 28 April 2022: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána are appealing to motorists to be aware of and to … Read more
Upcoming events listed in Irish Vintage Scene magazine: 30th April to 1st May Kiltulla & District Vintage Club rally in Kiltulla, Athenry, Co. Galway on the R348, exit 16 off the M6. Free on-site camping area and 24hr security. Pre-booking for exhibitors appreciated, but essential for traders and autojumblers; for more details, call 087 1499688, email kiltullavintageclub@gmail.com or see the Facebook page. 30th April to … Read more
A new book that was launched by international racing driver Alec Poole before Christmas is now available in Ireland exclusively from ourselves at Irish Vintage Scene. For those of you who may not know, Alec was born in Dublin, son of Billy Poole, owner of Booth Poole Ltd who were the importers for MG and Wolseley. Alec went to Trinity College in Dublin, where he … Read more
