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July 20th 2008 :: Martin Murrays Swapmeet

Ask Britt about the drive, he did the return trip on a cold wet day in January in the green westy. ;)
 
Ask Britt about the drive, he did the return trip on a cold wet day in January in the green westy. ;)
I did half that trip with Britt. his van was just in from the USA if wasn't ready for January Irish weather it was freezing in there. I think he left at 5am and got home at 12 midnight, its a long day but the show is worth it
 
Ask Britt about the drive, he did the return trip on a cold wet day in January in the green westy. ;)


your talking about a man that drives up mountains in feet of snow in a bus with more holes than a swiss cheese! on a yearly basis .

I think im a bit of a pussy in comparision :)
 
:lol:

Last time I went camping in the bus I took the Golf instead and stayed in a house.
 
Any info on the July 20th gathering in Tipperary would be great as we are heading over with friends to tour Sligo and Mayo for a week and hope to drop by the event then head back north.

Is there camping at it?

I noticed it starts at 12 on the Sunday, is it a small afair, any stuff being sold etc?

Cheers
Brian
 
As far as I know after the run on Sat evening Martin is organising a
BBQ at a pub close to where the show is held and I think there will
be camping there too. I can check with him tomorrow to confirm this.

Just spoke to Martin, there is a run (Monard - Fermoy) at 4:30 on Saturday but that's it, show is in Monard on Sunday at 12:30

This isn't far from Monard -

http://www.camping.ie/index.html

Anyone up for it?
 
Any info on the July 20th gathering in Tipperary would be great as we are heading over with friends to tour Sligo and Mayo for a week and hope to drop by the event then head back north.

Is there camping at it?

I noticed it starts at 12 on the Sunday, is it a small afair, any stuff being sold etc?

Cheers
Brian

Hey Brian,

There isn't much being sold as it has evolved into a static show on the Sunday from the swapmeet it was a number of years ago. I would definitely recommend it as the numbers go up every year and it's a very casual event......jeans and t-shirt is fine but chinos would be nice if you would like to make an effort :lol3:
The drive on the Saturday will bring you through some nice countryside too.
From a holiday point of view there are some lovely drives in the Limerick / Tipperary area so you get a show and touristy stuff while you're down this neck of the woods.
 
Hey guys, I'm pickin up my beetle on wednesday 16th so count me in for the Beetle run and show in tipperary. Can you let me know the details etc?
 
Well done on getting a Beetle. What did you buy?

Here's the details:

Martin Murray's 4th Annual Beetle Show

What:


Run on 19th July, starting at 4.30pm

Followed by

Show on 20th July, starting at 12.00pm

Where:


Toomey's Filling Station, Monard, Co. Tipperary


Air-cooled VW's only please.

Prizes for different classes.

Contact:
Mike 087 3264282 / Martin 087 2592448
 
Well done on getting a Beetle. What did you buy?

Here's the details:

Martin Murray's 4th Annual Beetle Show

What:


Run on 19th July, starting at 4.30pm

Followed by

Show on 20th July, starting at 12.00pm

Where:



Toomey's Filling Station, Monard, Co. Tipperary


Air-cooled VW's only please.

Prizes for different classes.

Contact:
Mike 087 3264282 / Martin 087 2592448

Bought myself a navy karmann beetle 1302LS, you can see it on classiccarsireland.eu, its a cabrio with a cream roof, so excited, my first vintage car. So do I have to pay o enter into the run or the car show?
 
Bought myself a navy karmann beetle 1302LS, you can see it on classiccarsireland.eu, its a cabrio with a cream roof, so excited, my first vintage car. So do I have to pay o enter into the run or the car show?

Think I remember that one, is it the one on Fuchs with a light coloured roof? Lovely car :)
 
No charge, just turn up. ;)

Very nice car, it was discussed on here recently - I think you have very expensive deep 6 Fuchs on it too. :D
 
Think I remember that one, is it the one on Fuchs with a light coloured roof? Lovely car :)

Thanks guys, ya they have those sweet alloys alright. Cant wait to meet all your guys next weekend, its all very exciting. I'm bringing my friends with me. Where is the drive going, from Monard to where?
 
I'll not know until closer the time whether we're heading down or not as it'll be at least £80-£100 on fuel alone, do you know if the campsite has to be pre booked? How far from Monard is it?