recent events
ANNUAL TOUR, WEXFORD
31 AUGUST-3 SEPTEMBER 2025
Fifty people and 28 cars attended this year's annual tour, staying at the wonderful Ferrycarraig Hotel outside Wexford town.
On our first day, we visited Hook Head Lighthouse for a very interesting tour of the Lighthouse. Later, some members took the short ferry ride to see Waterford's Copper Coast, while others visited the beautiful Tintern Abbey and abundant Walled Garden. Some went to Ormond Castle, an Elizabethan manor house in Carrick-on-Suir, Co Tippererary and the JFK Arboretum, Wexford.
Day two involved spending time touring Johnstown Castle and Garden and the fascinating Irish Agricultural Museum, followed by a hearty seafood lunch at the famous Mary Barry's, Kilmore and finally a visit to the Irish National Heritage Park.
We would like to thank Alan Haugh and Bryan Strahan for their time, effort and hard work in organising the year's Annual Tour.
We would also like to thank those below who kindly submitted photos and videos.
ANNUAL TOUR 2025 - photos
We would like to thank Arnold Bos for taking the beautiful photos below and Ann & Bryan Strahan for sending them to us.
Video and photos below of our visit to Johnstown Castle taken by Nicholas Foote.
Click here to visit Nicholas' Flickr page. Members' cars are featured towards the end of the photostream & at the very end,there's a wonderful drone shot of the cars parked up outside the Castle.
Photos taken by Vivienne.
NOGGIN & NATTER
16 MARCH 2025
Some pictures from our March Noggin & Natter. Many thanks to Ken Byrne for the photos.
43RD ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
2 February 2025
Thirty-eightmembers attended the 43rd AGM of the Club at The Gathering Grounds cafe, Kilternan. Following elections, the officers and committee remain as last year apart from the addition of the position of Vice Chairman, which has been filled by Ken Byrne.
The Lodge Matrix Person of the Year Award was won by Ken Byrne, while the Attendance Award was given to Eric Byrne. The Best Car Award was attained by Joe McGhee for his impeccable MGB. The meeting concluded with tea, coffee, biscuits and conversation. Many thanks to all those who attended.
ANNUAL TOUR, CARLOW
8-11 SEPTEMBER 2024
Fifty people and 27 cars attended this year's annual tour, staying at the lovely Mount Wolseley Hotel, Tullow, Co Carlow.
On our first day we took in the sensory gardens at the Delta Centre, the Castlecomer Plateau, the Coal Mining Museum at the Castlecomer Discovery Park and Ducketts' Grove, one of Ireland's Great Houses. Our own Robert Kemp has a connection with Ducketts' Grove as it was home to his grandmother for a time and he used to visit it as a child.
On our second day, we drove the Mount Leinster Heritage Drive and visited Huntingdon Castle, built in 1625. A very enjoyable time was had by all and the weather was mostly pleasant!
The photos below are from Ken Byrne and cover both days of the Tour. Thank you very much to Ken!
The images below were taken by John Meehan and Vivienne Maher. Thank you to John!
BBQ at GAP, Glencullen
16 August 2024
Thirty-five people attended our recent evening BBQ, where we enjoyed lovely food served by friendly and efficient staff at the GAP, Glencullen.
NOGGIN & NATTER
19 MAY 2024
Once again, many thanks to Ken Byrne for the wonderful photos of our recent meeting at Stepaside Golf Centre.
OCTAGON RUN
11 MAY 2024
The annual Octagon Run was attended by 20 people and 13 cars.
Thanks to Ken Byrne for the photos of our recent run from Portmarnock to Ardgillan Castle, followed by lunch in Balbriggan Golf Club.
The Octagon Cup was presented to Michael Jordan.
We hope you enjoy this video of the Run, beautifully filmed by Ben Clay.
NOGGIN & NATTER & GLENCREE RUN
24 MARCH 2024
Thirty-six people attended our recent Noggin & Natter meeting, followed by a run through the Sally Gap to Glencree Reconciliation Centre. Thank you to Ken for the photos below.
Noggin & Natter
18 February 2024
Forty-two people, including 7 non-members, attended our recent Noggin & Natter meeting in Stepaside.
The sun shone and the weather was mild, which no doubt encouraged the excellent turnout.
Many thanks to Ken for the lovely photos.
42nd ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Thirty-six members attended the 42nd AGM of the Club at The Gathering Grounds cafe, Kilternan. Subsequent to the elections, the officers and committee remain as last year, apart from the departure of Paul O'Brien, whose place on the Committee has been filled by Bryan Strahan.
The Person of the Year award was won by the Hon. Sec. Noel Willis, while the Attendance Award was given to Chairman Alan Haugh. The Best Car award was attained by James Abbott. The meeting finished with tea, coffee, biscuits and a chat. Thank you to all those who attended.
Visit to Marino Casino
4th November 2023
Eighteen members attended a very interesting visit to the Marino Casino, following soup and sandwiches in Clontarf Golf Club and a short run along the coast.
Many thanks to Ken and Alan for organising this event and to Ken for the photos.
ANNUAL TOUR, CONNEMARA
3rd-5th September 2023
For this year's annual tour, 58 people and 29 MGs and one Triumph TR3A enjoyed the wonderful hospitality of the Renvyle House Hotel in county Galway.
Along the Wild Atlantic Way, one route visited Killary Harbour and Leenaun, Louisburg and Westport, while another went south to Clifden along the Sky Road, then to Roundstone and finished back at Kylemore Abbey. The weather was perfect, which topped off a terrific trip for all.
Many thanks are due to the organisers Geoff Seymour and Noel Willis.
A massive thank you to Ben Williams from Renvyle House for these lovely images
Many thanks to our Members who submitted these gorgeous shots
BBQ, GLENCULLEN
7 JULY 2023
Over thirty people attended our annual barbeque in the Glencullen Adventure Park (GAP).
The weather obliged, the food was lovely and a very relaxing evening was had by all.
Many thanks to Geoff Seymour for his work in organising this event.
EVENING RUN, WEST WICKLOW
9 JUNE 2023
Thirteen classic cars and thirty peopletook part in a scenic evening run along the Blessington lakes in west Wicklow. We finished up with a tasty dinner in the Hollywood Cafe. Many thanks to Geoff and Ken for their work on the route.
OCTAGON TOUR
14 MAY 2023
Twenty cars and thirty people took part in this year's event. Setting off from Rathcoole, we then drove 100km cross-country to Lough Boora Discovery Park, Offaly. The Visitors' Centre and talk was very interesting and informative and we walked and took in the lovely views on such a fine day. After a thirty-minute drive, we ate a lovely lunch at the Tullamore Court Hotel. A really enjoyable day was had by all.
RUN TO GLENMALURE, WICKLOW
16 APRIL 2023
A few pictures from our run through Roundwood, Laragh and finishing for food and beverages at Glenmalure, Co Wicklow.
RUN TO KILMACURRAGH, WICKLOW
5 MARCH 2023
Here are some photos from our recent run to the National Botanic Gardens at Kilmacurragh, Co Wicklow.
41st ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Forty-six members attended the 41st AGM of the Club at Kilternan Parish Centre. Following the elections, the officers and committee remain as last year, apart from the addition of Ken Byrne. Ken replaces Eamon Moore, who sadly passed away in January. Prizes were awarded and a convivial chat washad over tea, coffee and biscuits.
AFTERNOON TEA
5 NOVEMBER 2022
Thirty-four people and 17 classic cars
took part in a run through Wicklow,
ending with a lovely afternoon tea in Woodenbridge.
Many thanks to Oliver Deacon for the wonderful photos.
OCTOBER RUN
1 OCTOBER 2022
There was an excellent turnout for our Saturday run
along the Wicklow coast and inland through
Rathdrum and Glenmalure. We finished up with a
tasty burger and chips meal in
Byrne & Woods Bar & Restaurant, Roundwood.
RIAC Picnic in Marlay Park
21 July 2022
Many of our members attended this RIAC event.
Many thanks to Oliver Deacon for the wonderful photos.
OCTAGON RUN 29 MAY 2022
About twenty cars took part in a very successful run,
including a lovely lunch and a tour of Mount Lucas Wind Farm, Co Offaly.
Many thanks indeed to Ben Clay for making the brilliant video below.
RUN 6MARCH 2022
About twelve cars took part in our rescheduled run through beautiful Wicklow
on Sunday 6th March. We ended up visiting the National Botanic Gardens in Kilmacurragh.
NEW YEAR'S DAY RUN
1 JANUARY 2022
A great turnout, a lovely run through the country roads of Wicklow and beautiful weather!
Once again, thanks to Geoff and Noel for organising.
AFTERNOON TEA, ARKLOW BAY HOTEL
7 NOVEMBER 2021
A scrumptious afternoon tea followed
a glorious, sunny drive along Wicklow's coast.
Many thanks to Geoff for organising this event.
SUMMER BBQ, GLENCULLEN ADVENTURE PARK (GAP)
23 JULY 2021
52 people (& several dogs) enjoyed a
tasty meal in beautiful surroundings.
Many thanks to Geoff Seymour
for his work in organising this event.
Noggin & Natter, 20 June 2021
Twenty cars and about 30 people
attended our first Noggin & Natter
meeting in almost a year.
It was terrific to be back and
everyone is looking forward to
the events still to come this year.
EVENING RUN, 14 AUGUST 2020
Another fantastic turnout for an evening
drive through beautiful Wicklow.
Noggin & Natter, 19 July 2020
A terrific turnout from our members in sunny Stepaside,
with delicious refreshments and a chance to catch-up.
All in a socially distanced way of course!
