One of Ireland’s premier motoring events, the 2016 IVVCC International Gordon Bennett Rally took place from the 10th to the 12th of June, and brought 165 pre-1931 cars to the event base at the Killashee House Hotel in Naas, Co. Kildare. Irish Vintage Scene’s Andrew Pollock was lucky enough to travel in two very fine vintage Vauxhalls on the day – the 1921 30/98E of … Read more
Each month we like to bring the recipients of our online newsletter something of interest from the worldwide web, be it a video, photo or a blog. This month, we bring you an example of the mad-hattery that surrounds Dougal Cawley, Managing Director of UK-based vintage and classic tyre specialists Longstone Tyres. Well-known in vintage motorsport circles for his hairy 1929 GN/Ford special, affectionately known … Read more
Organised by the Celtic Old Vehicle Owners Club each year in memory of one of their founder members, the 2016 Norman Pratt Run started off in Athboy in Co. Meath on the 1st of May, and Irish Vintage Scene Magazine were there to check out some of the cars taking part. Music: ͚Sunset Drive͛ by Husky Rescue
Organised by the Limerick Classic Car Club, the 2016 Limerick Classic Car Show took place at Limerick Racecourse on the 29th of May, with prizes sponsored by Retro Classics Magazine. Music: ‘Nearer Than Heaven’ by Delays
The sun shone on May the 15th 2016 for the Carlow Vintage & Classic Motor Club’s annual event in Duckett’s Grove, and what a day it produced, with well over 300 classic and vintage vehicles on display. Ken Sweeney was there for Irish Vintage Scene.
Organised specifically for cars of a hundred years old or more, the Royal Irish Automobile Club’s Pioneer Run took place this year on the 28th of May, and Paddy O’Rourke was there for Irish Vintage Scene to bring us these images.
Organised by the Limerick Classic Car Club, the 2016 Limerick Classic Car Show took place at Limerick Racecourse on the 29th of May, with prizes sponsored by Retro Classics Magazine. Music: ‘Nearer Than Heaven’ by Delays
For information on Opel Vauxhall Club Ireland and their outings, log onto www.opelvauxhallclubireland.com or call 086 3256751. Photos by Patrick Mullan
The Celtic Old Vehicle Owners Club’s main event of the year, the Norman Pratt Memorial Run was held on the 1st of May last, based in Athboy, Co. Meath, and Andrew Pollock was there to join in the spectacle and fun of the day. Photos by Andrew Pollock
The first of this year’s Classic Car Show, Sale & Autojumble events was held at the National Show Centre in Swords, Co. Dublin on the 10th of April, and Ian Shipley was there for Irish Vintage Scene to bring us these images. Photos by Ian Shipley
The Irish Escort Owners Club held their annual Clare Run on the 19th of March last, and Pat Mullan was there to capture these images for us. Words & Photos by Patrick Mullan
The well-known Ballinakill Vintage & Classic Owners Club Indoor Motorshow takes place indoors in the multi-storey car park of the Laois Shopping Centre in Portlaoise; the last event took place on the 25th of October, and Patrick Mullan was there for Irish Vintage Scene to photograph the event for us. Words & Photos by Patrick Mullan
The second of two static car shows organised by the Carlow Vintage & Classic Motor Club each year, this year’s took place on Sunday the 9th of August on the grounds of the former Whitelite Automation factory on O’Brien Road in Carlow. Bob Flavin was there for Irish Vintage Scene to bring us these images from the day. Photos by Bob Flavin
This year’s Junction One Ford Show took place on Sunday the 13th of September at the popular shopping outlet in Co. Antrim, and Pat Mullan was there to record the event for us. Photos by Patrick Mullan
Based at The Park Hotel in Sligo Town, the Connacht Veteran & Vintage Motor Club’s 31st Annual Rally from the 26th to the 28th of June last saw a great turnout of just under 150 cars. Patrick Mullan attended on Saturday the 27th to bring us these great photos.
The 20th of September last was the date for the second running of the Irish Veteran & Vintage Car Club’s Brass Brigade Rally, based at The Park Hotel in Dungarvan and taking in some very scenic roads around Co. Waterford. Tom Heavey took to the route in a 1914 Rover, and brings us the following photos from the day.
This year’s Shane’s Castle Steam Rally took place on its traditional date over the May Bank Holiday Weekend, and Tom Heavey was there with his camera for Irish Vintage Scene. Words & Photos by Tom Heavey (Featured in issue 111 August 2015)
Our managing editor, Tom Heavey braved the mud and rain at the start of last August’s Dorset Steam Fair to enjoy the sun later in the week, bringing back this selection of photos of the massive range of exhibits at the event.
