Local Tipperary vintage club raises €15,000 for Tipperary charity

All roads led to Clonoulty village on Sunday, September 1 for the annual vintage rally in aid of South Tipperary Hospice Movement.

Tipperary was invaded with Volkswagens from every corner of the country and further afield, in what the club says was a fitting tribute to the 50th Anniversary of the VW Golf.

Irish Vintage Engine and Tractor Association were well represented on the day Seamus O'Grady, Chairman, and fellow committee members in attendance.

The club wish to thank the vintage and classic exhibitors who have supported them over the last 24 years, who have turned out in large numbers.

There is a large number of vintage cars, tractors together with a large collection of stationary engines and vintage memorabilia.

A touch of class was added to the day by the presence of the Cobh Animation Team, all dressed in period costume.

With over 20 trade stands, amusements, food, and live entertainment from Aishling Rafferty, Killian Music group and a DJ Francis there was something there for everyone.

The Sheaf Throwing competition ran in memory of one of the club's great supporters, the late Rory O’Dwyer.

The rally had competitors from all over Ireland with senior men, women, and junior competitions.

They would like to thank the sponsors of the perpetual cups, Simon’s Bar, Clonoulty and Bill Carey Engineering, Borrisoleigh.

With great enthusiasm ladies, gents, and juvenile teams all participated in a tug of war competition, which was a new addition to the rally.

They also wish to thank Tom Donovan, Padraig Kennedy and Joe Hammersley for the use of their fields on the day.

The club presented €15,000 to South Tipperary Hospice movement on Saturday, October 5.

The next big event will be the club's holding of their annual Light Up for Christmas together with Santa’s Grotto, Live Crib and Christmas Market on Saturday, December 14, in Simon's Bar, Clonoulty.

The magical light up consist of two components, trucks and tractors.

The trucks will travel from Clonoulty via Holycross to Cashel.

Registration starts at 3pm, with the trucks leaving Clonoulty at 5pm.

The spirit of Christmas will be truly alive, with the live Crib showing the story of the first Christmas.

By shopping at the market, you are supporting local crafters and are sure to find unique Christmas gifts.

If you want to book a stall at the market, contact TJ on 087 985 5745 or Mary on 087 820 0208.