Cannonball to visit Offaly towns as part of opening day route next month

Radio Nova's PJ Gallagher and Jim McCabe helped to launch this years edition of the showpiece event

placeholder image — Radio Nova's PJ Gallagher and Jim McCabe helped to launch this years edition of the showpiece event

The supercar spectacle will be travelling around the country over three days in September

The 2025 edition of Cannonball is set to return to Offaly once again next month. The family event which will boast over 200 of the world's finest supercars will begin in the Johnstown Estate in Meath.

Fans will be able to visit the luxury estate on the 10th and 11th of September to view some of the prestigious cars that will be participating before the event officially kicks off on the 12th of September at 10am.

The road trip across Ireland will pass through Offaly on the opening day appearing in Edenderry, Daingean and Tullamore with thousands of spectators expected across the Faithful County to take in the festivities. The route on Friday 12th of September will then culminate at the iconic Brehon Hotel in Killarney marking an unforgettable end to the first day.

Cannonball has already raised over €2 million for Irish children's charities and it expects over 200,000 spectators this year across its duration where it will be once again be bringing an electric atmosphere to all the host towns around the country.

Cannonball founder Alan Bannon confirmed that Cannonball, the action-packed supercar spectacle is set to roll on September 12th-14th from Johnstown Estate in Enfield. It will then visit Offaly, Ballymaloe, Killarney, Clare, Sligo and Cavan along the way before finishing in Naas, Co. Kildare.

Cannonball, fuelled by Miles+ and Circle K, is the largest organised road trip in Europe featuring the finest cars on the planet from the awe inspiring power of Ferrari, Lamborghini and Maclaren to the grace and elegance of Porsche, Maserati and Aston Martin.

The Jack and Jill children's foundation will be the official charity partner for Cannonball 2025. Radio Nova's PJ Gallagher and Jim McCabe were on hand to help announce the partnership this week.

Speaking at the launch, the presenters showcased their excitement for this year's edition saying "we broadcasted our show from the start line at Cannonball last year and were blown away by the atmosphere and buzz of it all. We can't wait to be there at the start line again at Johnstown Estate on the 12th of September".

The duo also spoke on the partnership with the official charity for this years event commenting "we've been long supporters of the Jack and Jill children's foundation and are proud to help raise awareness for what promises to be a spectacular fundraiser for this fantastic charity".

Cannonball will be offering spectators a unique opportunity to witness the world's most prestigious and sought after supercars up close and enjoy the festival atmosphere it will bring to the Faithful County as well as the rest of the country when it kicks off next month.