PHOTOS: Fantastic Turnout In The Sunshine For Ballymac Vintage Club Event

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Gerard Healy from Knockysheehan, Headford with his 1948 Jaguar. Photo: Sean Moriarty

By Sean Moriarty 

A STAGGERING 157 classic and vintage cars and motorcycles and vintage cars took part in the 12th annual Car and Honda 50 run, organised by Ballymac Vintage Club on Sunday.

The O’Riada’s Bar and Restaurant-based event raised money for the nearby Glanageenty Walkways and followed a new for 2022 route via Ballymac, Raemore, Knocknagoshel, Brosna, and Mount Eagle before the finish line in the Mart Yard in Castleisland.

Gerard Healy from Knockysheehan, Headford, Killarney had the oldest cars on the run.  He has owned his 1948 Jaguar Mark 4 saloon for the last seven years.

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“This car was manufactured in Coventry after World War Two,” he said. “And it was then shipped to Ireland in kit form to avoid high import duty on complete cars. It was reassembled in Dublin and painted Emerald Green.

“This is a Sligo car, the first owner was a Miss Teresa Ferry, it was very unusual for a lady to own a car in those days.   The car was then sold to a vicar and then a soldier before, somehow, ending up in The Netherlands. There it underwent a full restoration in 1999.

Gerard bought the car from a restorer called Roberto Verboon.  “I was proud to bring the car back to Ireland,” he added.

Geraldine McElligott with her 1966 Ford Consul being presented with her prize by organisers Joan and George Glover and Paul Horan. Photo: Sean Moriarty

Thanks to generous sponsorship from local businesses and sponsors — O’Riada’s and BG Motors — over €500 worth of spot prizes were handed out on the day.

Blennerville’s Geraldine McElligott was one such winner after judges were impressed with her 1966 Ford Consul Classic. George Carey from Tralee won the motorcycle award with his finely turned out 1986 Honda 90. Scroll down for photos…

Glyn and Anne Wells from Tralee with their 1980 Triumph Dolomite. Photo: Sean Moriarty

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Tony and Kay Darmody from Listry with their 1960 Hillman Minx.Photo: Sean Moriarty

Kerry Motor Club members Jonathon O’Shea, Kerry O’Shea, Stephen O’Connor and Keith O’Shea, all from Keel. Photo: Sean Moriarty

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George Carey from Tralee with his Honda being presented with his award by organisers George Glover and Paul Horan. Photo: Sean Moriarty

Photo: Sean Moriarty

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Photo: Sean Moriarty

Photo: Sean Moriarty

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Photo: Sean Moriarty

Photo: Sean Moriarty

Photo: Sean Moriarty

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