About Our Club
Since its beginning in 2009, the Garden of Ireland Vintage Car Club has been about vintage classics of all makes and models, and the enjoyment of the sport.
We embrace individuals who share our interests, welcome the camaraderie and support the overall goals of the club. Affiliated with the IVVCC, we currently have in excess of 100 members and are very active, running events across the country, throughout the year. Our largest event annually is the Annual Garden of Ireland Run which takes place in September. This attracts vintage car enthusiasts from around the entire county and further afield.
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The club would like to express our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Tommy O'Neill who died on the 11th. of January.
Tommy was a very popular member of the club and will be sadly missed by all.
May he rest in peace.
Tommy was a very popular member of the club and will be sadly missed by all.
May he rest in peace.
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The members of the committee would like to take this opportunity to
wish all of our members and friends a very Happy and Healthy New Year.
At this time of the year we would normally commence motoring again and
be in the process of organizing the various events for the year,
however, with the upcoming level 5 restrictions imposed on us that
will not be possible. However, we must look to the future when we can
enjoy what our club is all about - motoring. So - lets keep
maintaining and polishing our vehicles and hopefully with the new
Vaccination the Pandemic will go away and we can return to our hobby
while enjoying the good company and craic that prevails.
We would like to thank all of our members and friends for their
continued support and and generosity throughout the year in helping
many charities who have lost out so much due to the Pandemic,
hopefully we will be in a position to renew our support this year.
Finally stay safe, stick to the rules and we shall overcome all of
these obstacles.
Once again, Happy New Year.
The Committee
Garden of Ireland Vintage & Classic Car Club.
wish all of our members and friends a very Happy and Healthy New Year.
At this time of the year we would normally commence motoring again and
be in the process of organizing the various events for the year,
however, with the upcoming level 5 restrictions imposed on us that
will not be possible. However, we must look to the future when we can
enjoy what our club is all about - motoring. So - lets keep
maintaining and polishing our vehicles and hopefully with the new
Vaccination the Pandemic will go away and we can return to our hobby
while enjoying the good company and craic that prevails.
We would like to thank all of our members and friends for their
continued support and and generosity throughout the year in helping
many charities who have lost out so much due to the Pandemic,
hopefully we will be in a position to renew our support this year.
Finally stay safe, stick to the rules and we shall overcome all of
these obstacles.
Once again, Happy New Year.
The Committee
Garden of Ireland Vintage & Classic Car Club.
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Happy Christmas
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Dear Members,
I would like to take this opportunity to wish you & your families a Very Happy & Safe Christmas & New Year. Hopefully things will improve in the new year when we can get back to normality & get motoring once again. In the meantime keep safe.
Kindest regards
The Committee
GOIVCC
I would like to take this opportunity to wish you & your families a Very Happy & Safe Christmas & New Year. Hopefully things will improve in the new year when we can get back to normality & get motoring once again. In the meantime keep safe.
Kindest regards
The Committee
GOIVCC
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Dublin in the good old days, and a great song.
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As with most of our events this year, due to Covid restrictions we have to cancel the Pumpkin Run next Sunday 25th.October.
The important thing is keeping each other and our families safe.
The important thing is keeping each other and our families safe.
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1980 to 1985 CLASSIC CARS FOR FILIMING AN RTÉ DOCUMENTARY.
The producer of this documentary for RTÉ is looking for the following cars to hire for filiming next Monday afternoon into the evening in Clara, Co. Offaly. If you have any of the following vehicles contact the producer 087 182 7204
Thank you.
* 1985 Garda Car, blue Ford Cortina or Renault 4
* ford Escort/ Cortina or Toyota Corolla
* Renault 20 or 30
* Toyota Crown.
* Ambulance from 85 era
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The producer of this documentary for RTÉ is looking for the following cars to hire for filiming next Monday afternoon into the evening in Clara, Co. Offaly. If you have any of the following vehicles contact the producer 087 182 7204
Thank you.
* 1985 Garda Car, blue Ford Cortina or Renault 4
* ford Escort/ Cortina or Toyota Corolla
* Renault 20 or 30
* Toyota Crown.
* Ambulance from 85 era
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Could all members attending The Coffee Morning next Sunday please wear their masks if going into Coffee Delights.
Thank you
Thank you
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Dear All.
The Tom Tracey Run in Laois planned for next Sunday has been cancelled due to Lockdown. It will now take place in 2021
Best regards
Eileen
The Tom Tracey Run in Laois planned for next Sunday has been cancelled due to Lockdown. It will now take place in 2021
Best regards
Eileen
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Great trip out yesterday to Ballyminane working Mill in Kiltealy, Co. Wexford
Great trip out yesterday to Ballyminane working Mill in Kiltealy, Co. Wexford
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The club had a great run to Ballyminane Mills Wholemeal Flour.
Owned by the Murphy family for almost 200 years, Ballyminane Mills was built around 1790. Ballyminane Mills was one of several local mills fed by the River Urrin, including the Davis Flour Mills in Enniscorthy. The mill was originally used as a or flax mill or ‘scutching’ mill. Like many other mills at the time, it was turned over for corn production in the 1830’s. Around this time, a second water wheel was installed to drive a sawmill. Over the years, the timber wheels have fallen into disrepair and have both been replaced. Both the sawmill and the grain mill are currently operational. The saw mill is powered by a water turbine, installed in 1949 to replace the old timber wheel. The grain mill was fitted with a new cast iron wheel in 1962 and is currently used to grind locally produced wheat. Ballyminane grain mill uses a traditional water wheel to power its operations. Water from the Urrin River is channelled into the mill race. It is released into the mill pond which feeds through the sluice gate and over the water wheel, causing it to turn. The water wheel then drives the mill engine and slowly grinds the wheat against the mill stone.
Owned by the Murphy family for almost 200 years, Ballyminane Mills was built around 1790. Ballyminane Mills was one of several local mills fed by the River Urrin, including the Davis Flour Mills in Enniscorthy. The mill was originally used as a or flax mill or ‘scutching’ mill. Like many other mills at the time, it was turned over for corn production in the 1830’s. Around this time, a second water wheel was installed to drive a sawmill. Over the years, the timber wheels have fallen into disrepair and have both been replaced. Both the sawmill and the grain mill are currently operational. The saw mill is powered by a water turbine, installed in 1949 to replace the old timber wheel. The grain mill was fitted with a new cast iron wheel in 1962 and is currently used to grind locally produced wheat. Ballyminane grain mill uses a traditional water wheel to power its operations. Water from the Urrin River is channelled into the mill race. It is released into the mill pond which feeds through the sluice gate and over the water wheel, causing it to turn. The water wheel then drives the mill engine and slowly grinds the wheat against the mill stone.
The club had a great run to Ballyminane Mills Wholemeal Flour.
Owned by the Murphy family for almost 200 years, Ballyminane Mills was built around 1790. Ballyminane Mills was one of several local mills fed by the River Urrin, including the Davis Flour Mills in Enniscorthy. The mill was originally used as a or flax mill or ‘scutching’ mill. Like many other mills at the time, it was turned over for corn production in the 1830’s. Around this time, a second water wheel was installed to drive a sawmill. Over the years, the timber wheels have fallen into disrepair and have both been replaced. Both the sawmill and the grain mill are currently operational. The saw mill is powered by a water turbine, installed in 1949 to replace the old timber wheel. The grain mill was fitted with a new cast iron wheel in 1962 and is currently used to grind locally produced wheat. Ballyminane grain mill uses a traditional water wheel to power its operations. Water from the Urrin River is channelled into the mill race. It is released into the mill pond which feeds through the sluice gate and over the water wheel, causing it to turn. The water wheel then drives the mill engine and slowly grinds the wheat against the mill stone.
Owned by the Murphy family for almost 200 years, Ballyminane Mills was built around 1790. Ballyminane Mills was one of several local mills fed by the River Urrin, including the Davis Flour Mills in Enniscorthy. The mill was originally used as a or flax mill or ‘scutching’ mill. Like many other mills at the time, it was turned over for corn production in the 1830’s. Around this time, a second water wheel was installed to drive a sawmill. Over the years, the timber wheels have fallen into disrepair and have both been replaced. Both the sawmill and the grain mill are currently operational. The saw mill is powered by a water turbine, installed in 1949 to replace the old timber wheel. The grain mill was fitted with a new cast iron wheel in 1962 and is currently used to grind locally produced wheat. Ballyminane grain mill uses a traditional water wheel to power its operations. Water from the Urrin River is channelled into the mill race. It is released into the mill pond which feeds through the sluice gate and over the water wheel, causing it to turn. The water wheel then drives the mill engine and slowly grinds the wheat against the mill stone.
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Great trip out yesterday to Ballyminane working Mill in Kiltealy, Co. Wexford
Great trip out yesterday to Ballyminane working Mill in Kiltealy, Co. Wexford
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Dear All
The next club Run will take place on Sunday 26th July to Ballyminane Mills, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford Y21K4P6 - Ireland's only automatic working water powered Mill - est 1832. We will meet at The Grove Bar, Kilpedder at 11am. As the tour lasting approx 1-1/2 hours is limited to 20 people we will take the first 20 replies received to this message, however, do feel free to join us for the spin without the tour. Look forward to hearing from you.
Kindest regards
Eileen
Secretary
The next club Run will take place on Sunday 26th July to Ballyminane Mills, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford Y21K4P6 - Ireland's only automatic working water powered Mill - est 1832. We will meet at The Grove Bar, Kilpedder at 11am. As the tour lasting approx 1-1/2 hours is limited to 20 people we will take the first 20 replies received to this message, however, do feel free to join us for the spin without the tour. Look forward to hearing from you.
Kindest regards
Eileen
Secretary
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This year you can enter the Liam Kelly memorial run 2020 on line by visiting http://www.gardenofirelandvintagecarclub.ie fill out the entry form and pay securely with PayPal, due to the current Covid-19 guidelines we will be unable to accept cash entries on the morning of the run.
Look forward to seeing everybody on the 5th September 2020
Look forward to seeing everybody on the 5th September 2020
This year you can enter the Liam Kelly memorial run 2020 on line by visiting http://www.gardenofirelandvintagecarclub.ie fill out the entry form and pay securely with PayPal, due to the current Covid-19 guidelines we will be unable to accept cash entries on the morning of the run.
Look forward to seeing everybody on the 5th September 2020
Look forward to seeing everybody on the 5th September 2020
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Due to Covid 19 and current Government Guidelines we are limiting this years Liam Kelly Run to forty pre-registered cars. Participants may register on our Web Page http://www.gardenofirelandvintagecarclub.ie. The registration fee of €25 can be paid via Pay Pal with registration closing on 8th August. NO entries will be accepted on the morning of the run and the forty participants will be selected on a first come, first served basis.
As all our charities are strapped for cash we would like to instead of finishers awards, make a donation to The Make a Wish Foundation.
Hotel accommodation is available, ring Samantha at 01 2015600 mentioning The Liam Kelly Memorial Garden of Ireland Run.
For further information ring Eileen 0878329235
Should anything change in the meantime members will be advised.
Thanks,
Ann Nolan,
PRO GOIVCC
As all our charities are strapped for cash we would like to instead of finishers awards, make a donation to The Make a Wish Foundation.
Hotel accommodation is available, ring Samantha at 01 2015600 mentioning The Liam Kelly Memorial Garden of Ireland Run.
For further information ring Eileen 0878329235
Should anything change in the meantime members will be advised.
Thanks,
Ann Nolan,
PRO GOIVCC
Due to Covid 19 and current Government Guidelines we are limiting this years Liam Kelly Run to forty pre-registered cars. Participants may register on our Web Page http://www.gardenofirelandvintagecarclub.ie. The registration fee of €25 can be paid via Pay Pal with registration closing on 8th August. NO entries will be accepted on the morning of the run and the forty participants will be selected on a first come, first served basis.
As all our charities are strapped for cash we would like to instead of finishers awards, make a donation to The Make a Wish Foundation.
Hotel accommodation is available, ring Samantha at 01 2015600 mentioning The Liam Kelly Memorial Garden of Ireland Run.
For further information ring Eileen 0878329235
Should anything change in the meantime members will be advised.
Thanks,
Ann Nolan,
PRO GOIVCC
As all our charities are strapped for cash we would like to instead of finishers awards, make a donation to The Make a Wish Foundation.
Hotel accommodation is available, ring Samantha at 01 2015600 mentioning The Liam Kelly Memorial Garden of Ireland Run.
For further information ring Eileen 0878329235
Should anything change in the meantime members will be advised.
Thanks,
Ann Nolan,
PRO GOIVCC
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10 years later, another Bogward Isabella Coupe owned by our Club member Gary King takes The Garden of Ireland Trophy at The now called Liam Kelly Memorial Garden of Ireland Run.
10 years later, another Bogward Isabella Coupe owned by our Club member Gary King takes The Garden of Ireland Trophy at The now called Liam Kelly Memorial Garden of Ireland Run.
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Winner of our very first Garden of Ireland Run 2009,
Borgward Isabella Coupe,
First original Borgward was built in June 1954
Borgward Isabella Coupe,
First original Borgward was built in June 1954
Winner of our very first Garden of Ireland Run 2009,
Borgward Isabella Coupe,
First original Borgward was built in June 1954
Borgward Isabella Coupe,
First original Borgward was built in June 1954
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The Irish Vintage Scene Vintage & Classic Show to be held in Galway Racecourse in Ballybrit on the 20th and 21st of June has been cancelled. We had been looking at other possible dates but these have not worked out thus far, leaving us with no choice but to cancel.
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THE TOM KENNEDY SHOW CANCELLED. Hi everyone we hope that all of you are well and staying safe at this time. Following the weekend release of the Government's information on the 5 stage plan to reopen Ireland it is clear that our Annual Vintage Show which was to be held on the 12th of July will be impossible to run with the restrictions that are still to be in place between now and July 20th. We look forward to seeing you all again soon.
THE TOM KENNEDY SHOW CANCELLED. Hi everyone we hope that all of you are well and staying safe at this time. Following the weekend release of the Government's information on the 5 stage plan to reopen Ireland it is clear that our Annual Vintage Show which was to be held on the 12th of July will be impossible to run with the restrictions that are still to be in place between now and July 20th. We look forward to seeing you all again soon.
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A blast from the past, Thanks to Pat Cullen
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