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• May 26th at 4pm| Wexford, Waterford, Cork, Tipperary, Hidden Heartlands, Finish line: Tullamore
• Cruising through the countryside in a classic sportscar taking in magnificent mountain views and rugged coastlines, mid-summer aromas infusing the warm breeze air, retro sounds blasting from the stereo and the authentic driving experience of a perfect classic – it’s a bucket list adventure.
• Classic cars are all about the experience, style, exclusivity and craftsmanship, all of which are universal and timeless

RETRO Cannonball starts in Wexford this year on May 26^th at 10am at Wexford County Council County Hall Carricklawn, 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.

RETRO Cannonball takes in the Copper Coast this year with lunch in Waterford City Centre and then on to Cork to Ballymaloe House at 4pm for a coffee stop and then on to Little Island in Cork at 6pm for the first overnight at the Radisson Hotel in Little Island. On day two the RETRO Cannonballers will make their way to Cashel for lunch and then up through the Hidden Heartlands for a big finish in Tullamore at The Credit Union on Patricks Street on Saturday May 27^th 6pm

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.