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64th Cork Veteran Run

Just a reminder that the Munster Vintage Motor Cycle and Car Club are holding the 64th Cork Veteran Run on Saturday 20th July.

The Run starts at Kearys BMW, Little Island, Cork, who are providing sponsorship for the event again this year. There will be two routes, a short run of approximately 50 miles, with an optional longer run of 80 miles for those who prefer a greater distance. Both will go to the same lunch halt at Garryvoe Hotel and finish at The Brook Inn, Sallybrook.

We hope to see you at the event – if you are planning to enter please send your entry form to arrive by Friday 12th July to be included in the Programme for the Run.

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Frost scrapbook 1915 – 1930

Corkonian, JP Frost was a very active participant in both motorcycling and sailing circles in the period 1915 to 1950. We are indebted to Robert O’ Riordan, great-grandson of JP Frost, for giving us access to his great-grandfather’s scrapbook and family photos and for allowing us to publish the motoring content of the scrapbook on …

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64th Cork Veteran Run 2019.

On Saturday 20th July 2019, the Munster Vintage Motor Cycle and Car Club are holding the 64th Cork Veteran Run, the first event took place in 1956 and the event has been run every year since then. There will be two routes, a short run of approximately 50 miles, with an optional longer run of 80 miles for those who prefer a greater distance. Both will go to the …

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1953 Le Mans

With the rather dramatic heading of

Espionage, glory and an Irish past: the absorbing, thrilling but forgotten tale of a sporting legend

this is a rather interesting little tale of Cork born Duncan Hamilton, winner of the 1953 Le Mans.

Link here.

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Inchigeelagh Motorcycle Run 2019

The club are holding our 29th annual V&V Motorcycle Run in Inchigeelagh on 11th & 12th of May 2019. This will consist of a run of approx. 100 miles on Saturday & a short social run on Sunday, starting at 11:00 a.m. sharp each day. The rally, as usual, is based in Creedon’s Hotel, Inchigeelagh.  Accommodation can be arranged by …

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