Classic car Cannonball convoy on the way to Tipperary

RETRO Cannonball is coming to Tipperary this year with an overnight stowith a lunch stop at Bru Boru Heritage Centre in Cashel at 1pm on Saturday May 27th where spectators can vew the cars, take photos and meet the drivers.

 The event starts in Wexford this year on May 26th and takes in magnificent drives along the copper coast featuring 100 classic cars, free family entertainment and that unique festival atmosphere that Cannonball is renowned for as they raise money for The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation.  

Cannonball has already raised €1,477,052 for Irish Charities and is a much-anticipated free family event for spectators.  On day two the RETRO Cannonballers will make their way from Little Island in Cork to Cashel for lunch taking in the famous Vee Drive in full bloom on the way and then up through the Hidden Heartlands for a big finish in Tullamore at The Credit Union on Patricks Street on Saturday May 27th 6pm.

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The classic car convoy, sponsored by Tullamore Credit Union, will include some rare  Jaguar E-Types, Ferrari will be well represented with a number of 348 GTS, some beautiful Mercedes-Benz SL classics, a Lancia Beta, a BMW 635CSI, a Porsche 911 Carrera and a Porsche 911 Targa, an MG Midget, a Ford Escort Cosworth, a beautiful Chevrolet Corvette, a classic VW Beetle, a Ford Thunderbird, a mini cooper and many more. 

“We are welcoming cars from the golden era of the 60’s,70’s, 80’s and early 90’s to take in stunning drives and many famous Irish landmarks.” said Cannonball founder Alan Bannon “Classic cars not only appeal to car lovers, but also to lovers of engineering, design, art and history.   They retain an incurable romance and that is the reason why people do, and always will, love classic cars.”

Last remaining spaces to register a car entry for Retro Cannonball and all details to take part are on www.cannonball.ie. Registration is also now open for Cannonball Ireland, the supercar event, taking place on September 15th-17th this year. RETRO Cannonball is an altogether more laid-back experience but drivers and spectators still enjoy one of the most unique motoring fraternities in the world with breath-taking driving routes, luxurious hospitality and that rare ‘camaraderie’ that makes Cannonball a truly unforgettable experience. See www.cannonball.ie for details.