The one time home of the Munster Motor Cycle & Car Club was destroyed by fire last night. Built in 1784, the building had been derelict for many years.
Picture by Kieran Minihane via thejournal.ie
Vernon Mount
61st Cork Veteran Run
A reminder that the event takes place this weekend. Full details below.
Cork Veteran Run
Just a reminder that it's less than 2 weeks to the 61st Cork Veteran Run on Saturday 16th July. We hope you will be able to enter!
Munster Vintage Motor Cycle and Car Club are grateful to Kearys BMW, Little Island, Cork who are providing sponsorship again for this years event. The start will be from Kearys BMW, Little Island and the lunch halt will be at The Springfort Hall Hotel, who have looked after us very well on previous visits. The finish and prizegiving will be at The Elm Tree, Glounthaune, which is near the start.
There will be two routes, a relatively short run of just under 80 miles and a longer run for those who prefer a greater distance. Both will go to the same lunch halt.
The Entry Fee will be €15 for entries received on or before Friday 8th July 2016 and €20 thereafter.
Full details are included in the attached Entry Form and Regulations for the event. Please send in your entries before Friday 8th July so that we can include your entry in the programme.
Best Regards
Alan Cavanagh, Clerk of the Course on behalf of MVMC&CC
Imokilly Summer Run
Just a reminder that the Imokilly Vintage & Classic Club are holding their Summer Run on Sun July 3rd. The run will be heading North from Midleton and stopping for lunch at the Wild Geese Mallow.
To download an entry form, please click link below.
Great Island Motors Cobh Classic 2016
The 5th running of the Cobh Classic will take place on Saturday 18th of June 2016. The event, which began as the Titanic Classic in 2012 to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the great ship, has established its place as one of the premier dates in the classic car calendar. Up to 50 cars, some over 100 years old, will traverse the roads of East Cork on a 60 mile route which has been designed to take in some spectacular scenery on smooth roads in deference to the age profile of the participating cars.
Cobh Classic Car Club are once again delighted to welcome Great Island Motors, for a third year, as main sponsor. This year as well as trophies for Best Car and Furthest Travelled sees the introduction of a Trophy for Best Competitor, in memory of past club member Barra O'Conaill.
The event will start from the Commodore Hotel in Cobh at 11.30 and will follow a route via Midleton and Cloyne to a coffee break in Shanagarry. Thereafter the route continues via Garryvoe, Ladysbridge, East Ferry and back to Cobh where the cars will be on display while the crews enjoy a post event meal and prizegiving ceremony.
Check-in for the event is from 09.30 and the cost of entry is €25 (three course meal included). Secure parking is available for cars and trailers.
This years nomintated charity is Cobh Family Resource Centre
Further details can be had from Event Secretary Alan Cavanagh on 085 7399549.
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Email: cobhclassiccarclub@gmail.com
Ballincollig Gougane Barra Run
Ballincollig & District Vintage and Classic Car Club 's Gougane Barra Run and Memorial Service takes place this Sunday the 22nd of May.
Starting at Applegreen Service Station, Classis, Ovens, (beside Ballincollig Rugby Club) @ 12 noon sharp with registration from 11:00am
Travelling to Gougane Barra where Mass will celebrated in St. Finbarr's Oratory for deceased members of vintage clubs including family members. Mass will take place at 1:30pm. Anyone who wishes to have names mentioned during the Mass should send name to the club chairman in advance.
From Gougane Barra the run will return to Macroom via the Top of Coom and to the Riverside Hotel for optional Dinner and presentation of prizes at 3pm.
The event is open to all Vintage Enthusiasts and the 20 year rule will apply – Vehicles up to 1996 will be accepted.
Note: This year's annual show is on July 22nd-24th at the usual venue, Ballincollig Shopping Centre.