Closing Run 2015

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Cian McGovern — No Comments ↓

Breffni Vintage Club held their closing run for 2015 on Sunday the 4th of October 2015.
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The run began with refreshments at Belturbet Marina and then departed for the first stop of the day at the workhouse in Bawnboy, Co. Cavan.
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Everyone was treated to a number of guided tours around the various buildings of the workhouse which highlighted the work being done to preserve and protect the historical site.
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A special thanks to the committee of the Templeport Development Association and the tour guides who made the visit very enjoyable. More information on the Bawnboy Workhouse and the ongoing efforts to preserve and protect it is available at http://www.workhouse.bawnboy.com/
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The next stop brought the run to Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim to visit the newly extended Glenview Folk Museum where refreshments were kindly provided. Everyone got the opportunity to view the large collection of exhibits in the newly extended museum which included a unique street display, restored farm machinery, a garage display and many more preserved and restored items.
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A special thanks to Brian, Teresa and Alan and everyone at Glenview Folk Museum for their kind hospitality on the day. More information on Glenview Folk Museum is available at http://glenviewmuseum.ie/.
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The run finished in Belturbet, Co. Cavan at the Seven Horseshoes Hotel for a sit down meal. Breffni Vintage Club would like to thank all those who helped out on the day including the various stewards who kept everything running smoothly and those who helped to plan and organise the enjoyable run.

Bawnboy Vintage Show 2015

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Cian McGovern — No Comments ↓

Some photos from Bawnboy Vintage Show which took place on Sunday August 2nd in Bawnboy, Co. Cavan. Thanks to James, Patrick and all of the Bawnboy community for the enjoyable day out. A special thank you to all of the Breffni Vintage Club members who helped out on the day.

Autojumble, Craft & Model Fair

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Cian McGovern — No Comments ↓

Autojumble, Craft & Model Fair

Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre (Beside St. Patrick’s College, Cavan)

Sunday 8th March 2015 at 11am

Roadworthiness Testing of Vintage Vehicles

Posted on October 18, 2014 by Cian McGovern — No Comments ↓

The Government through the Road Safety Authority launched a public consultation on testing of Vintage Vehicles last Thursday the 16th of October 2014. This consultation is to be closed down by Friday November 14th 2014 and the legislation to be introduced in early 2015. At the moment any vehicles that were registered after the 1st January 1980 must be tested (NCT). The RSA are considering a number of options in providing an exemption from the requirement to undergo compulsory testing for vintage vehicles first registered either:

Prior to 1st January 1960
Prior to 1st January 1980
On becoming 40 years old
On becoming 30 years old

More information is available on the RSA website including how to give your feedback on the new proposals: RSA – Roadworthiness Testing of Vintage Vehicles

UPDATE:

At a recent meeting which a number of Breffni Vintage Club members attended, the following slides were presented which explain the new guidelines and what you need to do to give your feedback. The slides can be download here: RSA Public Consultation Presentation IVVCC
A blank response form can be downloaded here: Roadworthiness_Testing_of_Vintage_Vehicles_Response_Form_Blank

Breffni Memorial Run 2014

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Cian McGovern — No Comments ↓

The Breffni Vintage Club Memorial Run 2014 took place in Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim on Sunday the 25th May. Over 160 cars and bikes took part in the highly successful run.

The photos below show some of these cars during the run and at the stopover in Boyle, Co. Roscommon. Thanks to Margaret Dolan of Boyle Camera Club for providing a number of the photos.