Memorial Run 2018 – Full Details & Entry Form

Posted on March 4, 2018 by Bernie McGauran

We would like to invite you to join us for our annual run on the 27th of May. This year we have moved the venue to yet another scenic part of the Breffni realm, we have a very exciting base location and run planned for you covering quiet roads with fantastic scenery. If you can join us, please download and fill in the entry form below and return it to me by the 19th May.

Entry Form

Breffni Memorial Run 27th May 2018
Treacys Hotel, Carrickmacross, Monaghan
In memory of all deceased members of our club

Entry fee includes: Morning coffee at registration, and a full evening meal on return to the Treacy’s Hotel. A participating vehicle or motorbike must be registered prior to 1st January 1985 to be eligible for an award. Each entrant will receive a Souvenir Finishers Award.

Itinerary:

Saturday 26th May:

8 PM: Registration, Meet & Greet in the Treacy’s Hotel, Cavan

Sunday 27th May:

9 -10.30 AM: Registration, Tea and Coffee compliments of Breffni Vintage Club. Registration closes 10.30AM.

11 AM: Depart for a scenic drive at 11 AM taking in a refreshment stop

3.30 PM: Return back to Treacy’s Hotel for Dinner at 4 PM

Bernie McGauran
Amorset
Manorhamilton
Co. Leitrim

Coach Tour 2018

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Liam D'Arcy

Breffni Vintage club organised an outing on Sat 3rd February to the Ulster Transport museum.

On the day forty members turned out for the memorable outing. The group got off to a great start with a hearty breakfast at QUINN’S CORNER which stood to the group with all the walking and talking which occurred during the rest of the day. The Ulster transport museum is truly spectacular with trains, trams cars and horses. It was especially interesting to see trains and carriages from the Cavan Leitrim narrow gauge on display. The only complaint that I heard was “not enough time”. Many were disappointed that they did not have the time to visit the Folk village. Its always best to leave something for the next time.

From there it was on to Motoring Memories heritage museum in Ballygowan Co. Down where we got a right royal welcome from the owner Raymond Walls. It was like stepping back in time with the massive display of motoring memorabilia but especially his collection of petrol pump globes. Raymond then gave the group a talk on his collection and how it all started and how he travelled all over Ireland and England to amass his wonderful collection. His life story and wonderful hospitality was much appreciated and especially the tea and biscuits and it was all tea as nobody partook of coffee and Raymond says this was a first for any visiting group so the B.V.C. makes history again. Our grateful thanks to Raymond and may we suggest to anybody who has not had the pleasure to visit this treasure trove of a collection to do so in the future.Then it was on the coach and back home and everyone talking about the “next time”.

Our thanks to Denis Wright and Norman Whyte for organising the whole affair and not forgetting Noel Grainger and Richard Mee for the sweets.

New Years Day Outing 2018

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Liam D'Arcy

The now annual new years day motor cycle run organised by Denis and Anne Wright was organised with the usual efficiency that we have come to expect from them. Denis had a new menu this year which even included boxty so everybody was well fortified for the trip and the weather was passable.

Around eighteen vehicles took part on the usual circuit taking in Killeshandra, Crossdoney, Ballinagh and Cavan. Heads were quickly cleared after the new year celebrations.

A get together at a filling station in Cavan gave a great chance for everybody to have a “natter and a cupa ” Well done to every body concerned as it gets the new year off to a great start.

Closing Run 2017

Posted on October 27, 2017 by Liam D'Arcy

On Sunday 22nd Nov. 2017 the Breffni vintage club held their final run of the season. Noel Grainger and Raymond Mc Dermot were the organisers for the day and what a successful job they made of it, everything was run to perfection.

Over fifty cars assembled at Derrylin Hall for 10.30 where a wonderful reception awaited them. The hall was heated and a mouth watering array of cakes and breads and biscuits was on display and all home made. The members were very reluctant to leave this cosy atmosphere. Our gratitude to the ladies and the organisers for their hospitality.

We eventually took to the bye roads of Fermanagh taking in Kinawley and Killesher enroute to the museum in Enniskillen. Here the organisers had arranged for the museum to be opened specially for us and a guided tour was provided as well. The recently refurbished museum was enthralling with many wonderful artefacts, I think the staff thought we might never leave.

On the return journey the motorcade diverted via Knockninny before returning to the Seven Horseshoes in Belturbet where Francie Cahill and staff provided the usual customary hospitality and a fine meal was enjoyed by all before setting out for home and so another year of outings drew to a close with everybody looking forward to next year.