IRISH DIVISION RALLY HANDBOOK 2009

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1 IRISH DIVISION RALLY HANDBOOK 2009 IRISH DIVISION NATIONAL RALLY EASTER 2009 CITY OF DERRY RUGBY CLUB 1

2 LEINSTER Sun 18 th January WINTER WALK A winter walk will take place on Sunday 18 th January 2009 Contact Christy Dunne for details. Please book by Wed 14 th TEL: From NI Mob From NI LEINSTER 30 th January 1 st February CURRYHILLS HOUSE, PROSPEROUS, CO. KILDARE RALLY TYPE: Frostbite DESCRIPTION OF SITE: Tarmac-Hard Standing ROUTE: From Dublin on M50 take Exit 7 to N4 West to M4. Leave M4 motorway at Exit 3 signposted Straffan. Then left onto R406 signposted Naas/Clane. At T-junction turn right onto R403 signposted Clane. In Clane village turn right at traffic lights towards Prosperous. Site is on right just before Prosperous. Follow CC signs. ATTRACTIONS: Villages of Clane and Prosperous nearby. Canal walks also nearby. ACTIVITIES: Saturday Night Social RALLY FEE: RALLY MARSHALS: Mark & Adele Sharpe, Graham Welsh & Family and Jim & Liz Jordan and Family. RALLY BOOKING TO: Jim & Liz Jordan, 28 Park Drive, Cabinteely, Dublin 18. TEL: , or from NI Mobile LIMIT: 26 TIME RALLY STARTS: 4.00 pm REMINDER: Have you booked for the National Rally? 2

3 MUNSTER 30 th Jan 1 st Feb THE OLD HEAD, KINSALE RALLY TYPE: New Year Dinner at The Speckled Door DESCRIPTION OF SITE: Mobile home park, all hard standing ROUTE: From Kinsale take the R600 in direction of Ballinspittle after 4 miles take the R604 in direction of the Old Head. Site on right after 3 miles (opposite The Speckled Door Pub/Restaurant) ATTRACTIONS: Saturday night Dinner ACTIVITIES: Dining and taking the fresh Atlantic air RALLY FEE: incl. EHU per person inclusive of Saturday night meal. Children half rate for child meal. RALLY MARSHALS: Colin & June McCarthy, Donal & Kay Bourke RALLY SLIP TO: Colin McCarthy, 15 Bromley Court, Midleton, Co Cork with full rally fee not later than 16 th January 2008 TEL: (021) from NI ( ) juneandcolin@gmail.com LIMIT: None RALLY TIME STARTS: 3:00pm ULSTER 8th 10 th February GOSFORD FOREST PARK MEET TYPE: Hearts inclined. DESCRIPTION OF SITE: Hard standing commercial site. ROUTE: From Belfast or thewest take M1, exit at junction 11 and proceed to Portadown. Take A3 Portadown Armagh road for approx 5 miles. At roundabout take left to Richhill, then B111 to Markethill. Follow signs to Forest Park. From Newry take A28 Newry Armagh road, at Markethill, Forest entrance on right. ATTRACTIONS: Forest walks, Armagh city, astronomical delights of Markethill and Armagh. MEET FEE: To be agreed. CONTACT: Alex Shiels, 9, Richmond Crescent, Ballymoney, BT53 7BN TEL: (028) from ROI (048) LIMIT: TBA TIME RALLY STARTS: TBA 3

4 LEINSTER 20 th 22 nd FEBRUARY TREE GROVE CARAVAN AND CAMPING PARK, NEWROSS ROAD, KILKENNY CITY RALLY TYPE: Mid Term Relaxer DESCRIPTION OF SITE: Commercial Site with hardstanding & EHU ROUTE: From Dublin M50 take Exit 9 to N7, M7 to M9, N9 to N10 to Kilkenny. At Dublin Road roundabout turn left onto N10 Ring Road sp Waterford. At Bennetsbridge Road roundabout turn left onto R700 sp Thomastown and New Ross. Site is on right in 150m. ATTRACTIONS: Kilkenny City within walking distance. Kilkenny castle & gardens are worth a visit. River walk. Retail therapy in Medieval Kilkenny. ACTIVITIES: Trip to Kilkenny Castle. Saturday evening social. RALLY FEE: Outfit & 2 adults Families RALLY MARSHALS: Donal and Brigid O Connor and friends RALLY BOOKING TO: Donal O Connor, 22 Kilnamanagh Road, Walkinstown, Dublin 12. TEL: From NI Mobile LIMIT: 25 vans TIME RALLY STARTS: 4.00 pm MUNSTER 20 th 22 nd February PARSONS GREEN, CLOGHEEN RALLY TYPE: Relaxed Weekend DESCRIPTION OF SITE: From Mitchelstown or Clonmel take R665 to Clogheen. Site well signposted. ATTRACTIONS: The Vee, Mount Mellery, Lismore Castle, Cashel, Cahir Castle, Swiss Cottage, Mitchelstown Caves. ACTIVITIES: Anything goes! RALLY FEE: 40 inc. EHU. Extra adult 2, Child 1 to max. 3. RALLY MARSHALS: Tony & Margaret O Donovan, Simon & Catherine Kennefick. RALLY SLIP TO: Margaret O Donovan, Dunkereen, Innishannon, Co Cork. TEL: LIMIT: 20 RALLY TIME STARTS: 4:00pm 4

5 ULSTER 6 th 8 th March CL MEET WEEKEND RALLY TYPE: CL Meet. DESCRIPTION OF EVENT. On Wednesday 20th February when booking is closed all names and sites will go into the draw. You may ring on Wednesday evening to find out where you are heading for the weekend DESCRIPTION OF SITE: The 5 sites we have booked are Aghalee, Islandmagee, Newry (Eddie Halliday), Dungannon and Downhill. ROUTE: For directions to each site please see back of this handbook in the Certified Locations section.. ATTRACTIONS: Each site is in a beautiful area of Northern Ireland. You will have 4 other club members and families to meet and mix with if you so wish. ACTIVITIES: Meet the site owners, explore and see around the location, meet and make some new friends. SITE FEE: You pay the site owners their standard fee. CONTACT: Neil Stevenson, Hopeso, 1 Cedar Grove, Bangor, Co. Down, BT20 3EA. TEL: From NI (028) from ROI (048) neilstevenson7481@btinternet.com LIMIT: 25 TIME RALLY STARTS: Please check with the site owner if you wish to arrive before 2pm LEINSTER 13 th 15 th March CARLOW MART RALLY TYPE: St. Patrick s Weekend DESCRIPTION OF SITE: Hard Standing ROUTE: From Dublin take N7, M7, M9, N9 to Carlow. At 4 th roundabout entering Carlow follow signs N80 Portlaoise & Castlecomer. Continue on to 4 th and last roundabout and here follow signs R430 Castlecomer. Site on right in 300 metres. ATTRACTIONS: Carlow town. River and hill walks. Scenic drives. ACTIVITIES: Saturday Evening Social. RALLY FEE: RALLY MARSHALS: Donal & Briget O Connor and Jack & Ethne Ryan RALLY BOOKING TO: Donal O Connor, 22 Kilnamanagh Road, Walkinstown, Dublin 12. TEL: From NI Mobile LIMIT: 60 TIME RALLY STARTS: 6.00 pm 5

6 MUNSTER FOSSA C+C PARK, KILLARNEY 13 th 17 th March RALLY TYPE: Paddy s Bank Holiday Weekend DESCRIPTION OF SITE: Commercial Site with hard standing and all facilities. ROUTE: Site situated 3.35 miles west of Killarney on Killorglin road. First site past Hotel Europe, entrance on right before Fossa Church. ATTRACTIONS: Quiet site near lakes & mountains and close to Gap of Dunloe. Visit Muckross House & Gardens in Killarney, Ross Castle & National Park. Boat trips available at Ross Castle. ACTIVITIES: The wearing of the green! RALLY FEE: 90 for 4 nights or 25 per night incl EHU. Extra adult 2, Child 1 to max. 3. RALLY MARSHALS: Paula O Flynn & Committee RALLY SLIP TO: Paula O Flynn, 61 Gate Lodge, Castle Road, Blackrock, Cork TEL: Mobile pkoflynn@eircom.net LIMIT: 20 RALLY TIME STARTS: 5:00pm COME & LET YOUR HAIR DOWN! ULSTER Rushin House Caravan Park, Belcoo 20 th - 22 nd March RALLY TYPE: Paddys Weekend DESCRIPTION OF SITE: Commercial Site ROUTE:. From Enniskillen take the A4 (signposted Belcoo, Sligo) to Belcoo. Turn right into Railway St (signposted Garrison) and continue for 0.5 miles. Rushin House Caravan Park is on the left. Distance: 13 Miles. ACTIVITIES: The usual fun & frolics ATTRACTIONS: Rushin House Caravan Park is located on the shores of Lough MacNean with spectacular panoramic views in all directions. It is 1 mile from the picturesque village of Belcoo, 13 miles from Enniskillen and 25 miles from Sligo. The park, which is located on a family farm, provides high-quality facilities in a tranquil lakeside setting and has recently been accredited 5-star classification by the Northern Ireland Tourist Board. RALLY FEE: Standard SITE FEE: 15 per night including EHU RALLY MARSHALS: Smyths, Rankins, Lamonts & The Bradys CONTACT: Amanda Brady, Carricknamart, Manorcunningham, Co Donegal TEL: From NI (00353) NUMBER from ROI (074) Mobile (00353) amjohnston@eircom.net LIMIT: 30 TIME RALLY STARTS: Site will be available from 2pm 6

7 ULSTER CENTRE 3 rd 9 th April BUSH CARAVAN PARK, BUSHMILLS, CO. ANTRIM BT57 8UJ PRE NATIONAL RALLY Description of Site: Commercial Site. Route: From Belfast take M2 to Antrim, A26 to Ballymoney. Take B26 to Portrush. In approx 5 miles turn right into Priestland Road, signposted Bushmills and Bush Caravan Site. Site 275 yards on left. Attractions: Ulster s scenic north coast, including The Giant s Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Bushmills Distillery and The Glens of Antrim. Activities: Good old fashioned fun. Rally Fee: Friday and Saturday, 3 rd and 4 th April, 35.00, There after per night. Rally Marshals: Bertha Hewitt, Fiona, Greg, Patricia & Kathryn Simpson, Thelma & Desmond Taylor, Robin & Sylvia McGarry. Bookings to: Robin & Sylvia McGarry, 27, Lombard Park, Lisburn, Co. Antrim, BT28 2UJ. Tel: (028) Limit: 45 outfits. Time Rally Starts: Friday 3 rd April at 2.00pm. When booking please indicate which nights you wish to stay ULSTER 14 th 17 th April The Showgrounds, Omagh, Co. Tyrone RALLY TYPE: Follow-on rally from Irish Division National Rally. DESCRIPTION OF SITE: Hard-standing with adjoining grass areas; EHU points; toilets available during daytime. ROUTE: On A25 from Derry Road Roundabout at North end of Omagh bypass, exit West on B50 (Drumquin) into Gillygooly Road. Entrance 250 yards on right-hand side to Tyrone Farming Society (BT79 7TZ) showgrounds. ATTRACTIONS: Historic county town of Omagh, on River Strule, with leisure complex. Ulster American Folk Park (5 miles North on A25) ACTIVITIES: Winding-down and relaxing. Get-together each evening. RALLY FEE: Standard SITE FEE: 8.00, incl.ehu. RALLY MARSHALS: Jim & Kay McCarrison, Victor Proctor and Roy & Dorothy Shaw. RALLY SLIP TO: Roy Shaw, 16 The Close, Holywood, Co. Down, BT18 0AW TEL: From UK or from ROI LIMIT: 30 TIME RALLY STARTS: 2.00pm 7

8 MUNSTER 1 st 4 th May CURRAGH CHASE, CO LIMERICK RALLY TYPE: Taking leaf of your senses! DESCRIPTION OF SITE: Fully serviced site on 242 hectares of Coillte Forest Park. ROUTE: Take N69 from Limerick City towards Foynes & then follow CC signs. ATTRACTIONS: Walks, lake, wildlife, Curragh Chase House. ACTIVITIES: Outdoor pursuits. RALLY FEE: 70 inc. EHU. Extra adult 2, Child 1 to max. 3. RALLY MARSHALS: Mark & Chris Winning, Evelyn Cashen, Dave & Aileen Desmond, Paddy & Delia Hetherington. RALLY SLIP TO: Mark Winning, 27 Linden Avenue, Beaumont, Cork TEL: mark.winning@gmail.com LIMIT: 25 RALLY TIME STARTS: 5:00pm BRING SENSE OF HUMBOUR! LEINSTER 1 st 4 th May RIVER VALLEY CARAVAN PARK REDCROSS CO. WICKLOW. RALLY TYPE: Bank Holiday DESCRIPTION OF SITE: Caravan Park with hard standing & EHU included. Dedicated rally area. Restaurant & bar (no children after 10pm), Italian take away, indoor & outdoor children s play area & 18 hole par 3 golf course on site. ROUTE: From Dublin M50 take M11 to N11 sp Wexford. In approx 40kms after passing Beehive Pub on left & Tap Pub on right turn right at Lil Doyle s Pub sp Redcross. River Valley Caravan Park is in Redcross village. From South on N11 past Arklow 3kms after Jack White s Pub turn left at Lil Doyle s Pub sp Redcross. ATTRACTIONS: Mote stone nearby, Brittas Bay 10mins. Arklow. ACTIVITIES: Saturday evening social. Food provided by 6.00 per person. RALLY FEE: 63. RALLY MARSHALS: Paul & Ann Blake and James & Maureen Batten. RALLY BOOKING TO: James Batten, 9 Bancroft Close, Tallaght, Dublin 24. Tel: From NI Mobile LIMIT: 35 vans TIME RALLY STARTS: noon. 8

9 ULSTER 1 st 4 th May DUNGANNON PARK, DUNGANNON CO. TYRONE RALLY TYPE: May Bank Holiday. DESCRIPTION OF SITE: Hard standing and grass ROUTE: Leave M1 at Dungannon exit. Follow signs to Dungannon, turn left at 2 nd Traffic lights opposite BP garage, follow signs for Dungannon Park Caravan site. Go past site to top of hill. ATTRACTIONS: Country Park,Walks, Linen Green. ACTIVITIES: Barbeque on Saturday night RALLY FEE: Standard SITE FEE : 7.00 Per night RALLY MARSHALS: Kay & Jim Mc Carrison, Adrian & Ruby Broadbent, Roy and Dorothy Shaw, and Victor Proctor. RALLY SLIP TO : Victor Proctor, 11 Dunamoy Road Ballyclare,Co Antrim TEL: (028) From ROI (048) LIMIT:50 TIME RALLY STARTS: 2.00 pm LEINSTER 15 th 17 th May MOAT FARM CARAVAN & CAMPING PARK DONARD CO. WICKLOW RALLY TYPE: Charity Rally DESCRIPTION OF SITE: Hard Standing, EHU & hot showers included. ROUTE: From Dublin M50 take exit 11 to N81 towards Blessington. 15kms south of Blessington turn left at The Old Toll House pub. In Donard turn right and immediately right again. GPS N53 o W006 o ATTRACTIONS: Scenic mountain drives, Russborough House. ACTIVITIES: Saturday Morning Bring & Buy Sale in aid of St Brigid s Hospice. Saturday evening barbeque. (weather permitting). Bring own food & barbeque. RALLY FEE: RALLY MARSHALS: Ron & Ann Condell and Val & Louisa Tomkins RALLY BOOKING TO: Val Tomkins, 6 Millbrook, Timolin, Co. Kildare. TEL: From NI Mobile LIMIT: None TIME RALLY STARTS: Mid-day. 9

10 ULSTER 14 th - 17 th May COLERAINE HIGH SCHOOL RALLY TYPE: North West 200 weekend DESCRIPTION OF SITE: All weather hockey pitch ROUTE: A26 to Coleraine. At Lodge Road Roundabout take exit for town centre. Site approx 30 yards on right. BEWARE of tight entrance. Take left hand side of electric pole. ATTRACTIONS: NW200 Motor Cycle Races, shopping and the North Coast Beaches. ACTIVITIES: Bar-be-cue on Saturday, bring your own Barbecue and refreshments food supplied. RALLY FEE: Standard SITE FEE: RALLY MARSHALS: Richard Moloney, Alison, William & Alexander Allen, Ivan, Wendy, Hannah & Matthew McGarrigle. RALLY SLIP TO: Richard Moloney, 6 Dorset Court, Antrim, BT41 2SH, Tel: Mobile: LIMIT: none TIME RALLY STARTS: 2.00pm Thursday ULSTER 22nd 25th h May Ballyclare Rugby Club, Claughlin Lane, Ballyclare RALLY TYPE: Come to the Fair DESCRIPTION OF SITE: Level grass ROUTE: In Ballyclare town centre, at top of the square turn left towards Doagh. Site on right in.6 of a mile, signed The Cloughan. ATTRACTIONS: Ballyclare Fair Week. ACTIVITIES: Saturday night barbeque and social. RALLY FEE: Standard SITE FEE: EXTRA NIGHT: 9.00 RALLY MARSHALS: Brian and Jean Boal, Barbara Harford and Neil and Catherine Stevenson. RALLY SLIP TO: Neil Stevenson, Hopeso, 1 Cedar Grove, Bangor, Co. Down, BT20 3EA. Tel: (028) from ROI (048) neilstevenson7481@btinternet.com LIMIT: None TIME RALLY STARTS: 2.00pm Friday 10

11 LEINSTER Fri 29 th May Mon 1 st June RATHBEGGAN LAKES CO. MEATH RALLY TYPE: Bank Holiday DESCRIPTION OF SITE: Greenfield site. ROUTE: From Dublin on M50 take Exit 6 sp N3 Cavan. From end of Clonee dual carriageway bypass continue for 5.5kms on N3. Site on left signposted Rathbeggan Lakes Fishing. Site is 1.6kms up narrow lane. ATTRACTIONS: Fishing on site, archery, Frisbee, golf & lake walks. Blanchardstown shopping centre 8kms. Site close to Navan & Hill of Tara. ACTIVITIES: Saturday evening social. RALLY FEE: RALLY MARSHALS: Jordan Family, Cooper Family & Slevin Family. RALLY BOOKING TO: Damian Slevin, Augherskea, Drumree, Co. Meath. Tel: From NI LIMIT: 25 vans TIME RALLY STARTS: 4.00 pm MUNSTER 29 th May 1 st June KNOCKADOON RALLY TYPE: Sea breezes Bank Holiday rally. DESCRIPTION OF SITE: Large elevated playing pitch, bring levellers. ROUTE: In Castlemartyr at traffic lights, take R602 sp Ladysbridge, at Ladysbridge turn left onto R633 sp Ballymacoda, follow CC sings. ATTRACTIONS: Wonderful views over Youghal Bay, seaside & country walks. ACTIVITIES: Shell to Sea activities. RALLY FEE: 40 no EHU. Extra adult 2, Child 1 to max. 3. RALLY MARSHALS: Paul & Valerie Cahill, Edmond & Julie O Sullivan. RALLY SLIP TO: Paul & Valerie Cahill, 28 The Crescent, Beaumont, Cork. TEL: munstercentresecretary@eircom.net LIMIT: 25 RALLY TIME STARTS: 5:00pm LET S HOPE THEY CUT THE GRASS! 11

12 ULSTER 12 5th 7th June DELAMONT COUNTRY PARK, DOWNPATRICK, BT30 9TZ RALLY TYPE: A breath of Country Air DESCRIPTION OF SITE: Sloping grass, bring levellers ROUTE: From Newtownards take A22 in direction of Killyleagh and then towards Downpatrick, after about 1.5 miles, Delamont Park signposted on left. From Downpatrick, take A22 towards Killyleagh, Park on right approx 3 miles after bridge. From Crossgar, take the A22 on left signposted Killyleagh. Take left at next junction (at bridge). Park on right approx 3 miles after bridge. ATTRACTIONS: Country walks and large children s play area, train rides. ACTIVITIES: Rounders (for all ages), Saturday night get-together RALLY FEE: Standard SITE FEE: 6.50 per night (No EHU) RALLY MARSHALS: John & Hilda MacBride, Jim & Kaye McCarrison, Trevor & Linda Trimble & family and Paul & Dawn Kelly & family RALLY SLIP TO: Dawn Kelly, 23 Finsbury Gardens, Belfast, BT8 6GZ Mobile: From UK (028) From ROI (048) dawnpkelly@hotmail.com LIMIT: None TIME RALLY STARTS: 2.00pm LEINSTER STRADBALLY HOUSE 19 th 21 st June RALLY TYPE: Vintage Festival DESCRIPTION OF SITE: Greenfield Site ROUTE: From Athy follow R428 to Stradbally. Turn right onto main street in Stradbally. At Daniel Dunne s pub turn left onto Timahoe road (signpost for Bill Delaney GAA Park). Follow road for approx 1.5kms, entrance on right. From Portlaoise follow N80 towards Carlow. In Stradbally turn right at Daniel Dunne s pub onto Timahoe road (signpost for Bill Delaney GAA Park). From Carlow follow N80 towards Portlaoise. In Stradbally at Daniel Dunne s pub turn left onto Timahoe road (signpost for Bill Delaney GAA Park). Approx. 1.5kms, entrance on right. Follow CC signs. ATTRACTIONS: Relive the old days at the vintage rally. Forest walk in Oakvale woods nearby. Walks into the lovely town of Stradbally. Close to Portlaoise. ACTIVITIES: Saturday evening sing song & barbeque. Bring barbeques. RALLY FEE: RALLY MARSHALS: Brigid and Donal O Connor and Family, Lena Lawlor and Ann Reid and Mary and Michael Byrne and Family. RALLY BOOKING TO: Mary and Michael Byrne, Ballycorman, Ballylinan, Athy, Co. Kildare. TEL: or from NI LIMIT: 30 TIME RALLY STARTS: 5.00pm

13 ULSTER 19 th - 20 th June Ballymena Rugby Club, Eton Park, Broughshane RALLY TYPE: Relax and Chill Out; between shopping. DESCRIPTION OF SITE: Hard Standing and grass. All level. ROUTE: Ballymena bypass, leave at Broughshane/Ecos slip and turn towards Broughshane, site on left in about700 yards ATTRACTIONS: Broughshane village, Ballymena Town Centre, Ecos, Slemish, Antrim coast and hills ACTIVITIES: Saturday night barbeque and social. RALLY FEE: Standard SITE FEE: 12 RALLY MARSHALS: Alan and Pauline, David and Gillian, and Margaret and Noel. RALLY SLIP TO: Noel Williams, 1, Grangeleigh Avenue, Ballymena, Br42 2AP Tel: (028) from ROI (048) noel@grangeleigh.freeserve.co.uk LIMIT: None TIME RALLY STARTS: 2.00pm Friday LEINSTER ENNISCORTHY RUGBY CLUB 26 th 28 th June RALLY TYPE: Strawberry Fair Weekend DESCRIPTION OF SITE: Hard standing ROUTE: From Dublin take N 11 to Enniscorthy. At 1 st roundabout (at BMW dealers) take 3 rd exit signposted Kiltealy & follow road to T junction ( at Pettitts supermarket) take right & immediately left. At end of road take right and follow CC signs. Rugby Club on right, brown sign. From Waterford follow N 11 out of Enniscorthy towards Dublin. At roundabout beside BMW dealers take 1 st exit & follow CC signs. ATTRACTIONS: Strawberry Fair from 26 th 28 th, 1798 Centre, Vinegar Hill, (Irish National heritage Park, Johnstown Castle, Dunbrody Famine Ship & seasides all within a short drive) ACTIVITIES: Saturday evening social. Please bring barbeques. RALLY FEE: RALLY MARSHALS: Boys of Wexford RALLY BOOKING TO: Marie Sinnott, Curragraigue, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. Tel: From NI Mobile: LIMIT: 30 vans TIME RALLY STARTS: 4.00 pm No arrivals before 4pm. No parking near site. 13

14 LEINSTER / ULSTER Joint rally Kilclief GAA Grounds, Strangford. Co.Down. 10 th - 15 th July RALLY TYPE: Relax by the Seaside and enjoy the Views DESCRIPTION OF SITE: Well Drained Practice Pitch. All level. ROUTE: On entering Strangford on the A25, Turn Right onto the Shore Road A2, (just at the Mace Supermarket), Proceed for 2.2 miles, site on the left hand side on the brow of a hill. Wide Entrance Gateway. ATTRACTIONS: Strangford Lough, Lovely Beaches, Kilclief Castle, Audley s Castle, Castle Ward, The Strangford Ferry, Portaferry, Exploris, Downpatrick, Ballyhornan, Ardglass ACTIVITIES: Barbeque and Social Evenings. RALLY FEE: 7 SITE FEE: 8:50 per night RALLY MARSHALS: Evelyn & Frank McClurg, Irene & Harold McGee, Ruby & Adrian Broadbent, Margaret & Denis Crone, Mary & Ulf Dietrich, Agnes & Gerard Sheehy. RALLY SLIPS TO EITHER: Adrian Broadbent, 14 Cranley Gardens, Bangor, Co. Down, BT19 7EZ Tel: OR: Gerard Sheehy, 1 White Ash Park, Milltown Road, Ashbourne, Co. Meath Tel: LIMIT: None RALLY STARTS: Friday 10 th. a.m. ULSTER 24 th 26 th July CASTLEWARD RALLY TYPE: And all that Jazz DESCRIPTION OF SITE: Rally field with grass pitches, sloping slightly. ROUTE: From Downpatrick head for Strangford, just before the town take the signposted entrance on left. ATTRACTIONS: Walks, Adventure Playground, Stately Home ACTIVITIES: Saturday night barbeque (weather permitting) and Jazz in the walled garden on Sunday afternoon RALLY FEE: Standard SITE FEE: 10 EHU: none RALLY MARSHALS: Linda & Trevor Trimble, Noel & Margaret Williams & William & Maureen Parry RALLY SLIP TO: William Parry, 80 Riverforde, Whitehead, Carrickfergus BT38 9TS Tel: (028) from ROI (048) (NO calls after 9.00pm, please) maureenparry@btinternet.com LIMIT: 30 TIME RALLY STARTS: 3.00pm Friday Ends 6.00pm Sunday 14

15 MUNSTER 24 th July 3 rd August HOLIDAY RALLY - TBA RALLY TYPE: Summer Holiday Rally DESCRIPTION OF SITE: Hard Standing and Grass, use of hall & facilities ROUTE: TBA ATTRACTIONS: Lets enjoy the summer! ACTIVITIES: Surprises & BBQ. RALLY FEE: 150 for 10 nights/ 15 per night. No EHU. Extra adult 2, Child 1 to max. 3. RALLY MARSHALS: Paul & Valerie Cahill & Committee. RALLY SLIP TO: Paul & Valerie Cahill, 28 The Crescent, Beaumont, Cork. TEL: munstercentresecretary@eircom.net LIMIT: None RALLY TIME STARTS: 5:00pm FURTHER DETAILS ON WEBSITE OR FROM RALLY MARSHALS ULSTER 7 th - 9 th August BARRONTOP FUN FARM RALLY TYPE: Junior Committee Farm Yard Fun. DESCRIPTION OF SITE: Sloping grass, bring levelling blocks.. ROUTE: From Dungiven take the A6 to L/derry, after 10 miles turn left, signposted Claudy/Donemana. From Donemana, take B49 to Artigarvan. Site on left in approx. 2 miles from Donemana. From Strabane take A5 to L/derry, then after approx. 1 mile, follow signs for Artigarvan and Donemana, site approx 3 miles from Artigarvan on right. Careful, narrow road to site from main road. ATTRACTIONS: Open Farm, Tractor rides, Kids play area, Tea rooms. ACTIVITIES: Saturday night barbeque. RALLY FEE: Standard SITE FEE: RALLY MARSHALS: JUNIOR COMMITTEE. RALLY SLIP TO: Andrea Stevenson, Hopeso, 1 Cedar Grove, Bangor, Co. Down, BT20 3EA. Tel: (028) from ROI (048) LIMIT: 40 TIME RALLY STARTS: 2.00pm Friday 15

16 LEINSTER 14 th -17 th August RALLY VENUE Birr Airfield, Birr, Co. Offaly RALLY TYPE: Aircraft fly-in & Birr Vintage Week Festival DESCRIPTION OF SITE: Grass, slightly sloping bring levellers. ROUTE: From Dublin take N7 to Roscrea, Follow signs for Birr (N62). Airfield on right approx. 10 miles from Roscrea and 2 miles short of Birr. ATTRACTIONS: Birr Castle Demesne and Great Telescope, Kinnitty Castle and Slieve Bloom Mountains. ACTIVITIES: Fly-in at airfield, Vintage Festival in the town that weekend. RALLY FEE: 25 (2 nights) + 5 for additional night. RALLY MARSHALS: Leslie & Heather Evans and Ger & Pat Lanigan Ryan. RALLY SLIP TO: Geraldine Lanigan Ryan, 10 Preston Park, Julianstown, Co Meath TEL: (From N.I ) LIMIT: None TIME RALLY STARTS: 12 noon Friday LEINSTER 28 th 30 th August STEAM MUSEUM STRAFFAN CO. KILDARE RALLY TYPE: Steam Rally DESCRIPTION OF SITE: Sloping grass, bring levellers. Some hardstanding. ROUTE: From Dublin on M50 take Exit 7 to N4 West to M4. At exit 3 on M4 take R406 sp Naas & Straffan. In Straffan village turn left sp Steam Museum.From N7 (Naas Rd) take Exit 7 sp Straffan. In 9kms turn right in village. ATTRACTIONS: Steam Museum. K Club, Maynooth, Naas & Bog of Allen nearby. ACTIVITIES: Guided tour of Steam Museum with live steam. Saturday evening social in tea rooms. RALLY FEE: including access to museum & gardens. RALLY MARSHALS: Alan & Ann Brodigan and Breda &Christy Dunne RALLY BOOKING TO: Breda Dunne, 38 Limewood Road, Raheny, Dublin 5. TEL: Mob From NI LIMIT: 30 vans TIME RALLY STARTS: 1.00 pm 16

17 ULSTER 28 th 31 st August Dromantine College, Newry RALLY TYPE: Peaceful Retreat DESCRIPTION OF SITE: Level grass playing field. ROUTE: On the A1 approx 6.5 miles south of Banbridge turn right onto the Derrycaw Road, signposted for Dromantine College. Continue to end of road (2miles). Entrance to the college is straight ahead. From Newry, north on the A1 for approx 1.5 miles, turn left onto Derrycaw Road and continue as above ATTRACTIONS: Beautiful grounds with lovely lake walks and shopping in Newry ACTIVITIES: Saturday night cold buffet and barbecue on Sunday night. RALLY FEE: Standard DONATION: 5per night to college RALLY MARSHALS: Bertha Hewitt, Des and Thelma Taylor and Alan and Joan Patterson. RALLY SLIP TO: Joan Patterson. 9 Grange View, Saintfield, Co Down, BT24 7NQ Tel: (028) from ROI (048) LIMIT: None TIME RALLY STARTS: 2.00pm Friday LEINSTER LARCHILL ARCADIAN GARDEN KILCOCK 17 4 th -6 th September RALLY TYPE: Relaxation. DESCRIPTION OF SITE: Level Grass and some Hardstanding. ROUTE: From Dublin take N4 / M4 to Kilcock exit. Turn up sliproad signposted Kilcock turn right across fly over straight at first roundabout turn right at second roundabout sp. R148 Kilcock & Trim. In 0.7ml over bridge turn left sp. Trim, Summerhill & Larchill Garden. In 0.4ml turn right sp. Larchill. In 2.5mls turn left sp. Larchill. Site on left in 0.5ml. ATTRACTIONS: Open farm, rare animals and fowl. Garden & lake walks, follies, children s playground and tea rooms. ACTIVITIES: Saturday evening social. RALLY FEE: RALLY MARSHALS: Ann and Gerard O Mahony, Ulf and Mary Dietrich, Maureen and Peter Horan, Máire and Hugh Dodd. RALLY SLIP TO: Máire Dodd, 31 The Nurseries, Killarney Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow. TEL: from NI LIMIT: 30 vans TIME RALLY STARTS: 5.00 pm REMINDER: THIS WEKEND IS YOUR CHILD S LAST OPPORTUNITY TO ENTER FOR THE MUGFORD ART COMPETITION

18 MUNSTER 11 th 13 th September GLEN OF AHERLOW RALLY TYPE: Early Autumn Break DESCRIPTION OF SITE: Commercial Site ROUTE: From Mitchelstown take Limerick road, then Tipperary road R513. At Galbally take R663 to site. ATTRACTIONS: Mountains, forests, walks, beautiful site. ACTIVITIES: Hillwalking & fresh air. RALLY FEE: 50 incl. EHU. Extra adult 2, Child 1 to max. 3. RALLY MARSHALS: Colm Breheny, Maurice & Marie Flanagan. RALLY SLIP TO: Colm Breheny, 13 Vale View Close, Cabinteely, Dublin 18 TEL: LIMIT: 20 RALLY TIME STARTS: 4:00pm ULSTER 11 th - 13 th September LOUGHGALL COUNTRY PARK RALLY TYPE: AGM with formality and fun DESCRIPTION OF SITE: Level well drained grass. ROUTE: From Belfast take M1 and exit at junction 13 for Loughgall/Peatlands Park (or go through Portadown) and follow signs to Loughgall. The Country Park is on left at the far end of the main street. From North and West go via Dungannon, Moy and Charlemont, fork left and follow signs to Loughgall. Park is on right after football club and church. ATTRACTIONS: 188 hectare estate of open farmland, orchards, formal gardens, lake and children s playpark. 2 National Trust properties nearby (Argory and Ardress house). ACTIVITIES: Lakeside and orchard walks, 18 hole golf course on site and 15 hectare coarse fishing lake with platforms. Social (barn dance?) on Saturday night. RALLY FEE: Standard SITE FEE: max 12 RALLY MARSHALS: Colin &Andrea McCloskey, Dave & Gillian Mitchell, John &Hilda MacBride RALLY SLIP TO: John MacBride, 1, Aberdelghy Grove, Lambeg, Lisburn, Co Antrim BT27 4QG Tel: (028) from ROI (048) hjmacbride@hotmail.com LIMIT: None TIME RALLY STARTS: 1.00pm Friday 18

19 Ulster September 2009 BALLYRONAN MARINA Rally type: Autumn Lough-shore Escape. Canoeing fun again! Site description: 4* commercial site plus hard standing alongside. Route: From M1 from junction 15, take A29 to Dungannon/Cookstown/Magherafelt. In Magherafelt, at roundabout, follow sign right to Ballyronan. From M2 go beyond end of M2, into Toome, turn left over bridge and follows signs, 2 left turns, onwards to Ballyronan. Attractions: Scenic Lakeside site, beside village. Woodland walk, Marina, Reception building. Activities: Saturday canoeing (extra cost), Saturday lunch (no extra cost) Rally Fee: To be announced. EHU for first 12 vans. Rally Marshalls: Dawson Family, H. MacNeill, V. Proctor, R. & D. Shaw, Doherty Family. Contact: Mark Doherty, 39 Rosetta Road, Belfast BT6 0LQ. Tel: (from NI) , (from ROI) Limit: 40 Time rally starts: 3.00pm. WARNING FOR PARENTS: THERE IS OPEN WATER AT THIS SITE 19

20 IRISH DIVISION 2 nd 4th October LOUGH RAMOR CARAVAN PARK, VIRGINIA CO CAVAN RALLY TYPE: Irish Division Dinner Dance Meet DESCRIPTION OF SITE: Caravan Park on lakeshore. Toilets, showers & some EHUs. ROUTE: From Dublin take N3 to Lisduff (5km Dublin ide of Virginia) Turn left at Lisduff. Site in 1km on right. From Dundalk take N52 to Kells and N3 signposted Cavan to Lisduff. From the Midlands take N52 to Kells & N3 towards Cavan. From the South to Dublin take M50 North to N3 exit 6 signposted Cavan. ACTIVITIES: Saturday evening Irish Division Dinner Dance. Handing over of Chairman s Chain of Office. MEET FEE: Payable in advance with Dinner Dance Fee. EHU(if available) payable on 2.50 per night. MEET & DANCE FEE together with completed booking form to: Paul Blake, Benitses, Rolestown, Kilsallaghan, Co. Dublin. Tel: From NI LIMIT: 50 VANS. TIME MEET STARTS: 12 noon Cheques / Bank drafts / (No cash payments please) payable to The Caravan Club Leinster Centre not later than September 18 th (Sterling cheques accepted subject to exchange rate on the day of lodgement) Payment cannot be accepted at the meet site other than for EHU and Bus. Refunds are made in exceptional circumstances. Due to limited space only members attending the dance can be accommodated at the meet 20

21 IRISH DIVISION DINNER DANCE. SATURDAY 3 rd OCTOBER 2009 at 8pm. LAKESIDE MANOR HOTEL DUBLIN ROAD VIRGINIA CO. CAVAN. Remittance per person (children s meal 15.00) before 18 th September 2009 (Total remittance, van and dance together where applicable, see below) to: Paul Blake, Benitses, Rolestown, Kilsallaghan, Co. Dublin. Tel: From NI DINNER & DANCE 8.00pm SHARP Dinner for each = Van parking Yes = Children s Meal for each = Total Remittance = Names Centre Car Reg Membership No: Address Telephone: Cheques / Bank drafts / (No cash payments please) Payable to The Caravan Club Leinster Centre not later than September18 th (Sterling cheques accepted subject to exchange rate on the day of lodgement) Payment cannot be accepted at the meet site other than for EHU and Bus Refunds are made in exceptional circumstances. Due to limited space only members attending the dance can be accommodated at the meet site. 21

22 ULSTER 16th-18th October Drumhoney Holiday Park, Enniskillen, BT94 1NB RALLY TYPE: Fermanagh Lakes DESCRIPTION OF SITE: Hard Standing ROUTE: From Enniskillen, take the A32 towards Castle Archdale. In approx 2 miles, take left onto B82 and follow signs for Castle Archdale. After entrance to Castle Archdale, take 1st road on right - Drumhoney Lane. Site at end of Lane. ATTRACTIONS: Children s farm, play area, recreation room, tennis court, basketball court and all weather football pitch (due to be completed in 2009). Horseriding, kids go carts, fishing lake, and wireless broadband - extra charge will apply. ACTIVITIES: Possible boat trip (weather permitting), Saturday night Mr & Mrs. RALLY FEE: Standard SITE FEE: 14 per night, inc. EHU. (Normally 18 per night) RALLY MARSHALS: Colin & Denise Hipson & friends RALLY SLIP TO: Colin Hipson, 8 Greer Park Heights, Belfast, BT8 7YG Tel: (028) from ROI (048) colinhipson@btinternet.com LIMIT: Approx 30 TIME RALLY STARTS: 3.00pm Friday LEINSTER 23 rd 26 th October TBA RALLY TYPE: Scary Halloween Bank Holiday DESCRIPTION OF SITE: TBA ROUTE: TBA ACTIVITIES: Evening Social, fancy dress, best dressed van competition. RALLY FEE: TBA RALLY MARSHALS: Teenage Committee RALLY DETAILS FROM: Kevin O Hanlon TEL: 0l From NI Mobile

23 MUNSTER 23 rd 26 th October WOODLANDS C+C PARK, TRALEE RALLY TYPE: Teenagers Charity Rally DESCRIPTION OF SITE: Commercial Site ROUTE: Site well signposted from all directions, close to Aquadome. ATTRACTIONS: Aquadome, Cinema, Blennerville, Tralee Town. ACTIVITIES: Charity Auction & Teen activities. RALLY FEE: 70 inc. EHU. Extra adult 2, Child 1 to max. 3. RALLY MARSHALS: Teenage Committee. RALLY SLIP TO: Emma Moran, 3 Edmundsbury Court, Lucan, Co Dublin. TEL: LIMIT: 30 RALLY TIME STARTS: 4:00pm ULSTER 30 th Oct 1 st Nov GLENVEAGH NATIONAL PARK RALLY TYPE: Halloween DESCRIPTION OF SITE: Hard Standing ROUTE: On entering Letterkenny look for the Signposts for the N56.After village of Termon approx 8 miles from Letterkenny take a left turn to R255 signposted Gweedore/Glenveagh National Park. Approx 6 Miles Park on Left. Make sure and use the Public Entrance not the Goods entrance which is the first you meet. ACTIVITIES: The usual fun & frolics ATTRACTIONS: Scenic Walks, Castle, Kids play area, Visitors Centre & Tea Rooms RALLY FEE: Standard SITE FEE: TBA RALLY MARSHALS: Robin & Sylvia McGarry, Desmond & Thelma Taylor, Bertha Hewitt & The Bradys CONTACT: Pat Brady, Carricknamart, Manorcunningham, Co Donegal TEL: From NI (00353) From ROI (074) Mobile (00353) patbrady@wealthoptions.ie LIMIT: 40 TIME RALLY STARTS: Site will be available from 2pm on Thursday 23

24 ULSTER 13th - 15th November DRUM MANOR FOREST PARK, COOKSTOWN, CO. TYRONE RALLY TYPE: Meet at Forest Park DESCRIPTION OF SITE: Hard standing with marked pitches. ROUTE: Leave Cookstown by A505, signposted Omagh, Forest Park on left in about 3 miles, signposted Drum Manor Forest Park.. ATTRACTIONS: Forest walks, Saturday market in Cookstown. ACTIVITIES: To be announced RALLY FEE: To be announced RALLY MARSHALS: Isobel and Alex Shiels CONTACT: Alex Shiels, 9 Richmond Cresent, Ballymoney, Co Antrim, BT53 7BN TEL: From NI (028) From ROI (048) LIMIT: 40. TIME RALLY STARTS: To Be Announced LEINSTER 11 th - 13 th December WARRENSTOWN HORTICULTURAL COLLEGE, MEATH RALLY TYPE: Christmas Party DESCRIPTION OF SITE: Hard standing with excellent indoor party facilities ROUTE: From Dublin on M50 take Exit 6 to N3 sp Cavan & Navan. After Clonee & Dunboyne exits turn left (maybe new roundabout) sp R154 Trim. Drive for about 5kms through Batterstown village & then take right turn sp R125 Dunsaughlin & Warrenstown. In approx 1.5kms turn left sp Warrenstown College. Entrance is on right hand side. Follow C.C. signs. ATTRACTIONS: Christmas Party on Saturday night. Nearby historical sites. ACTIVITIES: Saturday evening with Santa Claus. RALLY MARSHALS: Committee PARTY DETAILS: Details and Booking Form from John Sinnott. TEL: From NI PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED BOOKING FORM WITH PAYMENT NOT LATER THAN 27 th NOVEMBER LIMIT: 40 vans TIME RALLY STARTS: 4pm Members are welcome to attend the Saturday Party only, without vans. 24

25 ULSTER December 2009 Winter Social Early December Children s Christmas Party Early December New Year Meet at Gosford Forest Park 27th December - 1st January 2009 Details will be announced during the rally season, or alternatively details may be obtained from the Hon. Secretary from mid October. 25

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