Limerick Junction Easter Sunday 24th April 2011

[johnv]

I was over in Durrow Co Laois on Sun.17, April for the Annual Durrow Classic & Vintage gathereing
lots of interest in the 5 also some folk asking if there was a club for said vehicles.
Was talking with Seamus about his re-build at Limerick Junction on Easter Sunday . Can anyone tell me if the people that are travelling down is meeting up beforehand say around Cashel area
or Tipperary Town perhaps they might like to post a reply. I aim to be down for 11.00 o clock
that morning.


see you all there

Pat

i expect to be at tipp town around 11.00 so if any wants to set up a meet it will suit me ill be traveling from wicklow/ wexford

[Paschal]

I'll be joining the N7 at Portlaoise to travel to Limerick Junction. Anyone else passing that way? Seamus, what time do we need to be on site?

[Paschal]

1. Paschal
2. Chris
3. Kieran
4. Kilkenny Cat
5. John V
6. Aquarian5
7. Cashel MX5
8. eire4x4
9. Steve (prov)
10. John + Bernie

OK lets get a few more cars for Sunday. Where are our Mid West friends? I will talk to Seamus today and get details of times, location etc.

[Paschal]

Ok Spoke to Seamus. We should try and be there about 11.00 am They are expecting us at the gate and he tells me that we have the best location on the site. Site is approx 2 miles from the centre of Tipperary town on the Limerick road. I will post directions tomorrow. Lets make it a good one. Anyone bring a picnic, BBQ?? I will try and bring a gazaboo.

[aquarian5]

Ok guys forecast is looking good. I will bring some bits and maybe disposable BBQ if we are allowed use them.

Please everyone be aware of the speed vans out and about this weekend..!!! Especially the 30-40mph zones guys...!!

Paschal/John V. My mobile is 087 1356036 just in case you need it.


See you tomorrow.

Regards John.

[Paschal]

Great, looking good. I will try and bring a gazabo and table/chairs. Can we meet up in Tipperary at say 10.30/10.45 and go out in convoy to the site at about 11.00? Does anyone know a place to meet in Tipperary? Anyone coming down the M7; if so we can meet at the Midway Hotel in Portlaoise at say 9.15 am (take the Abbeyleix turnoff from the motorway and head for Portlaoise town. Hotel is just off the roundabout). See you all tomorrow. BTW My number is 086 3807738

[Paschal]

Just back from a very enjoyable day in Tipperary. Very well run event, weather was dull but rain did hold off. Thousands of people attended the event and there was a great array of cars, tractors etc. Met up with Seamus, Brian and the rest of their crew and they did an excellent job rebuilding the MX5. Got it driving before the day was out. Still needs the "finishing" touches, however all the mechanics etc now complete. Well done and thanks again to Seamus for the invite and for a great day out.















And the finished product

[aquarian5]

Yes indeed had a most enjoyable day today, think we had 19 cars join us for some part of the day.
Welcome to the new faces amongst us..Chris and Sean and others, your cars are a credit to you.

Great to see the 5 being restored to driving condition and well done to Seamus and all your helpers, we look forward to seeing the finished article in due course.

The whole event was very well run and thousands passed through to see the full array of cars.

Overall an excellent day out and thanks to Seamus for organising our 'cosy corner' for the mx5s. Another day where our cars created alot of interest and comment.

Thanks to all for a most enjoyable day.

Regards John.

[Paschal]

Besides Seamus' big project, quite a number of MX5'er turned up on the day. The organisers had us positioned in a lovely corner behind the main stand and there was huge interest in the MX5. At one point, we had 19 MX5's on show with lots of questions from the public and lots of new friends met. John C even got his big chance to speak about MX5Ireland over the public address system when he was interviewed by one of the organisers; Well done John, you did an excellent job and represented the club with distinction! Very enjoyable day with Picnics, BBQ (John C again) etc. It was great to see such a big turnout, interest in the MX5 is growing rapidly. Below are a few photos to give a flavor of the day.

[Paschal]

Don't seem to have a photo of Sean's beautiful 92 example (Shiny Red, John Leamy take note!); I do however, have a photo of the engine bay so this will give you a flavor as to what the rest of the car looks like, Sorry about that Sean, maybe someone else has a photo to post up here.

[aquarian5]

Brilliant photos Paschal, many thanks for uploading these to the site.

This event will help our 'club' greatly and our numbers continue to flourish.

Thanks to all for attending.

Regards John.

PS...Thanks for your kind words Paschal.

[OGDT]

Thanks to the guys for attending the show we are delighted you all enjoyed the day and you are all welcome back next year. As soon as we spray the old girl we will post the photos.
regards Seamus

[Steve]

Great photos, the shine off them.

That was some amount of horse work done on the '5 fair play!

[Paschal]

Thanks to the guys for attending the show we are delighted you all enjoyed the day and you are all welcome back next year. As soon as we spray the old girl we will post the photos.
regards Seamus

Thanks Seamus, we had a great day. Make sure to post those photos, can't wait to see the final product. Well done again.

[decoy]

damn should have arranged to pick up the new wheels while this was on, to comedown for a visit....