Retro Cannonball coming to Louth next month

Retro Cannonball, featuring 100 classic cars and free family live entertainment, is coming to Louth next month, with proceeds raised going to The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation.

The event will commence this year in Little Island Cork taking in The Rebel County and then coming up through Counties Tipperary, Offaly Westmeath, Tyrone and finishing at the Cooley Peninsula.

Spectators and families in can get up close, see some rare classic cars, take photographs, meet the drivers and enjoy the timeless allure of vintage automobiles at Ballymascanlon Hotel at 6pm for the overall finish line of the event.

The convoy will be taking the ferry crossing from Greencastle to Greenore with a quick regroup at Lily Finnegans and then on to the beautiful Cooley Peninsula for an exciting finish line at Ballymasconlon Hotel.

Cannonball has already raised €1,946,432 for Irish children's charities and this year are raising funds for the Jack and Jill Children's Foundation. Featuring cars from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s & 90’s from vintage Mustangs to sleek Corvettes, an impressive array of iconic automobiles will rumble together, creating a nostalgic symphony as they roll through picturesque landscapes.

Classic cars are all about the experience, style, exclusivity and craftsmanship, all of which are universal and timeless.
Retro Cannonball is a two-day odyssey and on day one Friday June 13th, the classic convoy will depart from the Radisson Blu Hotel in Little Island Cork at 10.30am and then roll through the picturesque landscapes of Cork, Tipperary, Offaly and Westmeath.

Following a lunch along the way in Kilshane House in Tipperary, followed by a coffee stop in Kinnitty Castle in Offaly the first overnight stay and finish line will happen at The Sheraton Hotel in Athlone. On day two, the Retro Cannonball convoy travels through the lake county of Westmeath and on to the sprawling hilly county Tyrone with magnificent scenery.

Cannonballers will have lunch at Corick House in Tyrone before crossing on the ferry from Greencastle to Greenore. The second overnight stay and overall finish line is coming to the Cooley Peninsula for the first time and takes place at Ballymasconlon house just 20 minutes from the bustling medieval town of Carlingford.

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“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.”

Registration is also now open for Cannonball Ireland, the supercar event, taking place on September 12-15th this year and a firm favourite with both drivers and spectators with proceeds to the Jack and Jill.

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 of all events.