09/03/19 - Terry Cassidy Memorial Run

There was a great turnout of top quality motors for the Terry Cassidy Memorial Run in Carrickmacross.
Large crowds turned up to support the event with long queues in place for a spin in one of the supercars/
The event was in aid of the CRY Ireland charity - Cry Ireland

Terry's family with his Ferrari F430

02/03/19 - Irish Motorbike And Scooter Show Video

Here's a few short clips that I recorded at the show last Saturday. Click on the link below the photo.
That NR750 was so sweet.

05/03/19 - O'Flahertys Classic Mercedes Collection - 1911 Benz 8/18

There's an exciting prospect for classic and vintage car lovers in Ireland this year with the news that the O'Flaherty Classic Mercedes Collection will go on display over the course of the year at the premises of MSL Ballsbridge. 
The first car to go on display is a stunning 1911 Benz 8/18, which was fitted with a 1950cc 4 cylinder engine that produced 18bhp at 1800 rpm. Maybe it's a good thing that it wasn't so powerful, because it was only fitted with brakes to the rear wheels and they were applied by a leather belt being pressed against the transmission.
This car has been owned by some of Ireland's best known automotive collectors down through the years and is believed to be the only one in existence now. It was owned by the late Phil Monahan from 1988 to 1993 before he sold it to a UK collector who undertook an extensive and sympathetic restoration. It was bought at auction in the UK by Denis Dowdall on behalf of MDL in 2001.

03/03/19- Cars And Coffee North East

We were a bit nervous in the run up to the event as there was a storm due to sweep across the country but lucky enough it held off until after the show. Any fears that the storm would affect the turnout on the day were answered before 11am , because the main car park was full of top quality motors to see.

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A quick chat with the owner confirmed that this was one of the very last 1st generation 911s to be made.

03/03/19 - Cars And Coffee North East - 2 wheel demon

This machine rocked up to Cars And Coffee this morning and it just blew my mind. It has to be the best condition Ducati 916 that I've ever seen. The 916 is widely recognized as one of the most beautiful motorcycles ever built and this machine has lost none of it's beauty since it rolled off the Ducati line 1995.
I loved it that much, I decided to give it it's own mini album.

Show me a nicer motorcycle. I'll wait...

02/03/19 - The Carole Nash Irish Motorbike & Scooter Show

I had a quick run around the show this morning, it's always worth a visit and this year didn't disappoint. The Honda NR750 was the star of the show for me, but seeing Barry Sheene's bikes there on the Kells Road Races stand was a close runner up. 

01/03/19 - The Jumping Church, Kildemock

I took a few short movies and photos up around the Jumping Church in Kildemock outside Ardee this morning.
The light wasn't great , I will have to go back at another time. 

Click here to see the video - Jumping Church Video