Phoenix Festival Tullamore July 17th -19th

by **Paschal** » Sun, 01 Feb 2009 5:17 +0000

Guys. Have been thinking about a Midlands run during the phoenix festival in Tullamore. The festival is the usual mix of food, drink, music, entertainment etc. The core to the weekend is Hot Air Balloons (Tullamore was destroyed by fire caused by a hot air balloon in the 1700's, hence the significance). More details for the historians at www.offalyhistory.com.

Anyway back to the run. Have spoken to the organisers of the festival and they would be delighted to include MX5Ireland on the program of events. Just guaging interest at this stage, what I am proposing is meeting up on Sunday 19th July, say 11.00 am, somewhere on route, say Tyrrelsspass (Castle) for a photo shoot and going to Tullamore via Clara (Brian Cowens town!). Couple of runs around town, with a run down the main street (will be closed to normal traffic!). Park in town with lunch break. Run over the more senic parts of Offaly in the afternoon (Banagher on Shannon, Clonmacnoise, Birr etc), this part can be agreed later.

Prize of a hot air balloon ride for the best turned out car on the day (for the driver and passanger, not the car!!)

What do you think, let me know if you are interested and I will progress further. Paschal.

Web site of the festival is www.phoenixfestival.ie

by **mx5ash** » Sun, 01 Feb 2009 6:25 +0000

Sounds like a good run I'd be up for it.

by **Steve** » Sun, 01 Feb 2009 8:09 +0000

cool!

by **Medic5** » Sun, 01 Feb 2009 8:26 +0000

Guess I'll HAVE to wash and polish it now!

by **Pete JB** » Sun, 01 Feb 2009 8:36 +0000

I'd be on for it, except I'm coming in top hat & tails, the prize is mine :twisted:

by **Paschal** » Sun, 01 Feb 2009 8:50 +0000

The car has to be the best turned out, not you!!!! Can't bring the car on the balloon ride, so driver and passanger will go instead. (wonder could we hook an MX5 up instead of the basket, just a thought!?). BTW, we can award the balloon ride for any other reason, ideas??

Thanks for the replies, we are up to 5 at this stage, we would really need 20/30 to make an impact, so its looking gooood

by **robmx5** » Sun, 01 Feb 2009 9:01 +0000

Sorry - wifes birthday on 20th - so 19th is out for me - always wanted a shot in a hot air balloon. If you just going on the Sat i'd be up for it.

Robin

by **mrges** » Sun, 01 Feb 2009 10:24 +0000

Sounds good, Paschal, thanks for efforts in arranging this. Will put it in the calendar - (provisionally) depending on summer hols.

Was trying to get through Tullamore last year on "Festival weekend" (I think) and it was busy as feck!

mrges

by **Cloggy** » Mon, 02 Feb 2009 12:35 +0000

I've put it in my calendar...

by **shenab** » Mon, 02 Feb 2009 10:48 +0000

Me too...

by **Midlifecrisis** » Mon, 02 Feb 2009 11:03 +0000

Definitely interested. Maybe a specific topic within this Forum for proposed calendar items for the year ......

by **clio** » Wed, 04 Feb 2009 2:46 +0000

yep i might be interested in that mx5 run to tullamore will we be staying the night ?

by **Paschal** » Thu, 05 Feb 2009 11:16 +0000

Staying over is no problem. Let me know who wants to stay and I will arrange a deal in a local hotel, closer to the time

by **Stig** » Sun, 08 Feb 2009 7:27 +0000

This all sounds good Paschal, count me in!

by **mx5moore** » Thu, 23 Apr 2009 9:24 +0000

might go to that

Phoenix Festival Tullamore July 17th -19th

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	Author Message Phoenix Festival Tullamore July 17th -19th by Paschal » Sun, 01 Feb 2009 5:17 +0000 Guys. Have been thinking about a Midlands run during the phoenix festival in Tullamore. The festival is the usual mix of food, drink, music, entertainment etc. The core to the weekend is Hot Air Balloons (Tullamore was destroyed by fire caused by a hot air balloon in the 1700's, hence the significance). More details for the historians at www.offalyhistory.com. Anyway back to the run. Have spoken to the organisers of the festival and they would be delighted to include MX5Ireland on the program of events. Just guaging interest at this stage, what I am proposing is meeting up on Sunday 19th July, say 11.00 am, somewhere on route, say Tyrrelsspass (Castle) for a photo shoot and going to Tullamore via Clara (Brian Cowens town!). Couple of runs around town, with a run down the main street (will be closed to normal traffic!). Park in town with lunch break. Run over the more senic parts of Offaly in the afternoon (Banagher on Shannon, Clonmacnoise, Birr etc), this part can be agreed later. Prize of a hot air balloon ride for the best turned out car on the day (for the driver and passanger, not the car!!) What do you think, let me know if you are interested and I will progress further. Paschal. Web site of the festival is www.phoenixfestival.ie Paschal ** Posts: 594 Joined: Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:05 +0000 Location: Tullamore Top by mx5ash » Sun, 01 Feb 2009 6:25 +0000 Sounds like a good run I'd be up for it. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3099765 "When I make a key the on position and push the button, an engine works" mx5ash * Posts: 2234 Joined: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:34 +0000 Location: Dungarvan, Co Waterford Top by Steve » Sun, 01 Feb 2009 8:09 +0000 cool! Steve Site Admin Posts: 5524 Joined: Wed, 05 Mar 2008 10:16 +0000 Top Yep by Medic5 » Sun, 01 Feb 2009 8:26 +0000 Guess I'll HAVE to wash and polish it now! Last edited by Medic5 on Sun, 01 Feb 2009 8:59 +0000, edited 2 times in total. Medic5 Posts: 907 Joined: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 12:34 +0000 Location: Galway Website Top by Pete JB » Sun, 01 Feb 2009 8:36 +0000 I'd be on for it, except I'm coming in top hat & tails, the prize is mine Pete JB * Posts: 253 Joined: Tue, 08 Apr 2008 1:34 +0000 Location: Belfast, Norn Iron Top by Paschal » Sun, 01 Feb 2009 8:50 +0000 The car has to be the best turned out, not you!!!! Can't bring the car on the balloon ride, so driver and passanger will go instead. (wonder could we hook an MX5 up instead of the basket, just a thought!?). BTW, we can award the balloon ride for any other reason, ideas?? Thanks for the replies, we are up to 5 at this stage, we would really need 20/30 to make an impact, so its looking gooood Paschal ** Posts: 594 Joined: Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:05 +0000 Location: Tullamore Top by robmx5 » Sun, 01 Feb 2009 9:01 +0000 Sorry - wifes birthday on 20th - so 19th is out for me - always wanted a shot in a hot air balloon. If you just going on the Sat i'd be up for it. Robin robmx5 * Posts: 417 Joined: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 9:23 +0000 Top by mrges » Sun, 01 Feb 2009 10:24 +0000 Sounds good, Paschal, thanks for efforts in arranging this. Will put it in the calendar - (provisionally) depending on summer hols. Was trying to get through Tullamore last year on "Festival weekend" (I think) and it was busy as feck! mrges mrges ** Posts: 1062 Joined: Fri, 07 Sep 2007 11:31 +0000 Location: Midlands Top by Cloggy » Mon, 02 Feb 2009 12:35 +0000 I've put it in my calendar... Cloggy FUN is never a straight line! Cloggy Posts: 580 Joined: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:56 +0000 Location: Dromiskin, Co. Louth Website Top by shenab » Mon, 02 Feb 2009 10:48 +0000 Me too... shenab Posts: 768 Joined: Fri, 03 Aug 2007 11:20 +0000 Location: Dublin - Kildare Top by Midlifecrisis » Mon, 02 Feb 2009 11:03 +0000 Definitely interested. Maybe a specific topic within this Forum for proposed calendar items for the year ...... Midlifecrisis * Posts: 256 Joined: Tue, 01 Apr 2008 4:54 +0000 Location: Co. Clare Top Re: Phoenix Festival Tullamore July 17th -19th by clio » Wed, 04 Feb 2009 2:46 +0000 yep i might be interested in that mx5 run to tullamore will we be staying the night ? clio Posts: 43 Joined: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 8:19 +0000 Top by Paschal » Thu, 05 Feb 2009 11:16 +0000 Staying over is no problem. Let me know who wants to stay and I will arrange a deal in a local hotel, closer to the time Paschal Posts: 594 Joined: Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:05 +0000 Location: Tullamore Top by Stig » Sun, 08 Feb 2009 7:27 +0000 This all sounds good Paschal, count me in! Stig * Posts: 2419 Joined: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:22 +0000 Location: dn ʎɐʍ sıɥʇ Website Top Re: Phoenix Festival Tullamore July 17th -19th by mx5moore** » Thu, 23 Apr 2009 9:24 +0000 might go to that mx5moore * Posts: 5 Joined: Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:35 +0000 Top


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