January 28th, 2013
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Hello
I wonder if you could possibly help me.
A TV company flew in from New Zealand late last year to interview me as the author of “Travelling With Mr Turner”.
It turns out that one of the characters in my book who took part in a motorcycle ride sponsored and filmed by ESSO in 1953, had a double life
and they have made a documentary about him to be broadcast on prime time TV.
Triumph’s Edward Turner rode from Lands End to John O Groats on a 149cc Triumph Terrier in 1953 as a publicity stunt. However one of the
directors who travelled with him had absconded from the Indian army (and much else), reinvented himself at Triumph Motorcycles. The difficulty is we
can’t say too much about what happened because the family haven’t yet been told and all this is going to be filmed.
The reason I am bringing this to your attention is to see if you can help me find the film of the ride known as the Gaffers Gallop. I have
turned over my website –
www.fiftiesroadtrip.com to finding the film. It is ofcourse the 60th anniversary year of the Gaffers Gallop so it would
be great to find the film in any event. However, I have to find it in the next 6 weeks if it is to feature in the documentary. Can you put out
an appeal?
It’s a needle in a haystack search and the only real chance I’ve got is if www.fiftiesroadtrip.com goes viral – I know you should be careful what you wish for but
please feel free to pass on or link the site to as many people as you feel may have an interest. I hope that all will enjoy the period photographs in any event. To that end I have’nt compromised on the quality of the photographs and consequently they take a couple of seconds to download.
January 25th, 2013
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Hi lads
Its getting near Easter once again so it,s show time for us in Wexford
with the “5 counties Challenge ” this years show once again is based on New Ross quay front on Easter Saturday.
With the 101 mile road run on Sunday , taking in Wexford,. Kilkenny, Waterford ,Tipperary and Carlow.
with lunch – stop over at Gowran Race course and a few laps of ambulance track.
It would be great if you could support us again as your club has done in previous years.
Best Regards Ger Kielthy
January 23rd, 2013
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*************************************************************** ** IT WAS ANNOUNCED ON THE 10th. NOVEMBER THAT THE ORGANIZERS OF THE LONG-ESTABLISHED DUBLIN TOYFAIR AT THE CLONTARF CASTLE HOTEL, ARE RETIRING, WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT. THE SHOW ON THE 10th WAS THEREFORE, THEIR VERY LAST SHOW AFTER 17 YEARS OF CONTINUOUS EVENTS IN DUBLIN – THE END OF AN ERA. IN THE LIGHT OF THIS WE ARE PROPOSING TO RUN FOUR SHOWS IN DUBLIN IN 2013; the next two dates to follow 17th.February 2013 will be SUNDAYS 19th. May 2013 and 15th. September 2013 (further future dates tba).
** STOP PRESS! The Dublin show has just grown as we will be using additional space at The Stillorgan Park Hotel on Sunday 17th. February 2013. We will now be able to accommodate 100+ tables as opposed to the previous “ceiling” of 75 tables.
January 20th, 2013
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Trevor Slattery wrote:
Hello, can you let any members who might be interested
know of the event below.
Thank You!
THE HARRYFERGUSON STORY
An evening looking at the life of Harry Ferguson
from a historical, farming, engineering
and Christian perspective
Thursday 24 January 2013
at 8.00pm in the
‘The Anner’ Hotel, Thurles
EVERYONE WELCOME -
REFRESHMENTS SERVED - ADMISSION FREE
guest speaker:
GEORGE CONN
George Conn served his apprenticeship in R. Hewitt Motors
Ltd., Portadown (part of the W.H. Alexander Group - later
Charles Hurst) in the mid 1970’s.
He later taught motor vehicle engineering for
a few year in Dungannon Technical College.
He is now working with the Faith Mission and
has a keen interest in vintage
tractors
Event organised by
Thurles Baptist Church
January 20th, 2013
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MAKE SURE YOU GET A LOOK AT THIS MONTHS IRISH VINTAGE SCENE MAGAZINE AS IT HAS A FEATURE ON TWO EVENTS THAT HAVE HAPPENED LOCALLY.
THE FIRST IS OUR MAIN EVENT IN JAMES’S PARK AND THE SECOND IS THE KILKENNY DIE CAST MODEL SHOW
WELL WORTH A LOOK
REMEMBER THE DATE FOR OUR MAIN EVENT NEXT YEAR IS SUNDAY 25th OF AUGUST IN JAMES’S PARK ………………….SO SPREAD THE WORD
January 18th, 2013
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MORE DETAILS AND TERMS AND CONDITIONS ON THEIR WEB SITE
January 14th, 2013
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ANYONE INTERESTED OF GOING TO WALES THIS YEAR CONTACT PAUL KENNA AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.. AS YOU WELL KNOW THE HOTELS AND THE FERRY AND ENTRANCE TO THE FIELD NEED TO BE SORTED PAUL CAN BE CONTACTED ON 087 2844370
Llandudno Transport Festival 2013
Gwyl Cludiant Llandudno 2013 |
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Sat. May 4th
Sun. May 5th
Mon. May 6th
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Bodafon Fields
Llandudno
North Wales |
Regular Events:
Saturday
The Saturday road run normally takes in a tour of the World Heritage town of Conwy, via Llanrhos and Deganwy. Further details of the Saturday road run will be available on the Festival Field during the late afternoon.
Sunday
Sunday sees two major events, there is the annual Crosville gathering of buses, coaches and enthusiasts ancient and modern and the Extravaganza street parade. Festival entrants join with walkers in costume, cyclists, marching bands, entertainers and traction engines to circle the town. The spectacle lasts almost an hour.
On Sunday evening the second road run normally takes place around the celebrated Marine Drive for superb coastal views and most unusual photo-opportunites. The half-way stop by the ‘Rest and be Thankful’ cafe is a transport spectacular in itself. There will be more information on whether the road run takes place on the Festival field.
The Extravaganza street parade around the town is repeated at midday on Monday
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Cars & Bikes
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| Last year Llandudno Transport Festival became the focus of club outings by the Automobile Club of North Wales, B.M.P.S., B.V.M.C., Jaguar Enthusiasts, North East Vintage Car Club (Ireland), Mini Cooper Club, TR Drivers, West Midland Classic Car and many others. |
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450 cars were entered, and over 100 motorcycles.Many vehicles take part in the Saturday and Sunday Road Runs. Some years ago we even saw a Penny-Farthing cycle at the summit of the Marine Drive, but it is not known if it was ridden, pushed or carried. |
The following car or cycle clubs have entered as a group this year. The number of individual entrants is given after in brackets:
| 105 Enthusiasts (5) |
North East Vintage Car Club
(Ireland)(33) |
Automobile Club of
North Wales (36) |
| American Car Owners (23) |
Five Towns Classic (6) |
Granada (5) |
| Granada MK1 (5) |
Hare & Hounds (12) |
Jaguar Enthusiast (7) |
| Liverpool & Cheshire (3) |
MG Owners (9) |
Midland Motor Enthusiast (9) |
| Morris Minor (4) |
North Birmingham (4) |
Potteries (4) |
| Rolls Royce Enthusiast (9) |
TR Drivers (8) |
Triumph Stag Owners (4) |
| Wirral Classic Car Club |
Wolverhampton Capris (7) |
Vauxhall Viva (3) |
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Some of the entries from 2007
January 10th, 2013
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On 9 – 10 February 2013 The Royal Irish Automobile Club will host The RIAC National Classic Car Show at Ireland’s premier venue the RDS, Simmonscourt Pavilion, Dublin.
Up to 150 classic cars will be on display from both the leading Irish Classic Car Clubs and private collectors. Vehicles from the 19th Century such as the 1896 Benz Patent Motor Car and the 1898 Benz Veto will stand along size a dazzling display of pre-war models such as 1937 Bugatti Type 57, the Jaguar SS100, the Derby Bentley or the Austin 7 Special and more modern models such as the 1972 Ferrari Dino, 1960 AC Cobra 427/sc or the 1951 Jaguar XK120 FHC.
As many as 50 individual stands, hosted by clubs and corporate exhibitors, will feature hundreds of vintage and classic cars at what is likely to be the most spectacular display ever seen under one roof in Ireland.
As well as a truly spectacular display of classic cars, visitors will have the opportunity to talk to expert car restorers, find tools and accessories, restoration products, memorabilia, art and collectables.
Book Your Tickets Now
Adult admission tickets are now available from as little as €15 when you book online.
RIAC
The Royal Irish Automobile Club, founded in 1901, organised Ireland’s first Motor Shows in 1907 and 1908 and promise an “unparalleled line-up of all types of classic, post-vintage, vintage, veteran and antique cars” at the first National Classic Car Show taking place in the RDS on 9th – 10th February 2013.
Partners & Supporters
The RIAC National Classic Car Show is supported by AXA Insurance, Ireland’s leading classic car and private motor insurer, as main sponsor, and partners, the Irish Veteran and Vintage Car Club and the Irish Vintage Scene magazine.
The RIAC National Classic Car Show will be feature:
• Car Club Stands
• Feature Stands
• History of Irish motoring
• Classic Supercars
• Historic Irish racing Cars
• Enthusiast Village
• Historic Irish Rally Cars
• Free parking for the first 250 pre-1980 cars each day
• Classic Car Club discount on pre-purchased tickets
• Tractor and Bike displays
• Tractor building competition
• Prize winning Barbershop group will serenade showgoers each day
• Novelty features and much, much more.
WWW.CLASSICCARSHOW.IE
January 10th, 2013
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OUR AGM FOR 2013 WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY 3rd FEBRUARY AT DANESFORT COMMUNITY HALL
K.M.C AGM SUNDAY 3rd FEB AT 3.pm DANESFORT HALL
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CONGRATULATIONS TO LISA AND DERMOT HOGAN ON THEIR WEDDING LAST WEEKEND . LISA IS THE SISTER OF MARIE KENNA AND PAUL WAS IN CHARGE OF TRANSPORT ,.
APART OF THE SPECIAL CARS FOR THE BRIDE AND THE FAMILY , A CONVOY OF VINTAGE CARS WAS ORGANISED FOR SOME OF THE GUEST TO TAKE THEM TO THE CHURCH AND BACK TO THE HOTEL
WELL DONE SEAN ,LOOKING AFTER THE MAIN MAN’S CAR
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