WHAT IS A RALLY A brief explanation to whet your appetite

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1 WHAT IS A RALLY A brief explanation to whet your appetite A rally is a gathering of Club members, for a weekend or longer, to promote friendship and peruse common pleasures and pastimes in a light-hearted manner, having fun along the way. You should never feel obliged to join in anything, which does not interest you, nor will you be pressurised to do so. The Rally Marshals are ordinary members who have volunteered to organise and run the rally. This includes liaising with the landowner, signing the approach to the site where necessary, marking out the site and organising the activities during the rally. Events may include a social on Saturday night, which is a family event, this can be a dance, games night, quiz session, or it may be a barbecue in the summer months. The rally marshals also make arrangements for a water supply, and facilities for disposal of waste water and chemical toilet emptying. Starting time is given in each rally entry so please do not arrive early unless the Chief Rally Marshal has given you permission to do so. On arrival you should stop at reception (usually the first outfit you meet on entering the site) where you will be welcomed to the rally. You will be given information about the rally programme of activities, and your rally fee will be collected. You will be directed to your pitch and shown how to park your outfit with assistance if requested. If this is your first rally with the Centre, tell the rally marshals. All you need in addition to normal caravan items is your own toilet, together with a container to fill it, a container or bag for dry rubbish, which it is normal to take home with you and your own battery (most rally sites do not have mains electricity). Levelling blocks and wedges are sometimes needed for uneven sites. Finally please read the instructions under Attending Rallies which follow and if you have any questions contact any officer or committee member for further information. We look forward to your company.

2 ATTENDING RALLIES The following notes are for the benefit of new members and to remind everyone of the procedures of the Centres. Where the word Caravan or derivatives are used this can also be taken to mean Motorhome or camper van. Where the word event is used, it stands for Rally, Meet or other event. 1. The spirit of good caravanning is based upon consideration for other people. Therefore, conduct by members, their families (especially children and their animals) and visitors to Centre events must not be prejudicial to the good reputation of the Centre, or the comfort or convenience of others. In cases of abuse, the Caravan Club rules permit Centre Committees to take disciplinary action. 2. Awnings and Tents: If you wish to erect an awning or tent please check with the rally marshals first. Teenage tents are allowed provided the site can accommodate them and that they are pitched in close proximity to the caravan of an adult member who will take responsibility for them. 3. Barbecues: These should not be lit in or near awnings. Charcoal barbecues should be well soaked with water before disposal and MUST NOT be emptied into hedges or other flammable materials. You should dispose of these safely. 4. Booking for a Rally or Meet: Please note some events have a limit, which is shown under each entry. All members wishing to attend an event MUST book in, by post, telephone or , not later than 9.00pm on the Wednesday preceding the event. 5. Cancellation of an event: If you are booked into an event and wish to cancel the booking, you must cancel not later than 9.00pm on the Wednesday preceding the event, otherwise you will be liable to pay a cancellation fee. If the event involves a pre-booked dinner and the organisers have to pay for your prebooked meal then you will have to reimburse the Centre for the costs involved. 6. Chemical Toilets: These MUST NOT be washed out at drinking water taps and must only be emptied at designated point. If no emptying point is available, they must be taken home for disposal. 7. Codes: You should be familiar with and observe the provisions of the Caravan, Country and Seashore Codes printed in this handbook. 8. Complaints: If you have a complaint concerning anything about a rally, you should raise this with the Chief Rally Marshal at the time. If the Chief Rally Marshal does not resolve this complaint to your satisfaction, you should then put the matter in writing to the Centre Secretary so that it can be investigated fully by the Centre Committee.

3 9. Drivers and Safety: The maximum speed limit within the boundaries of a rally is WALKING PACE i.e. if you pass someone who is walking, you are SPEEDING. Only fully licenced and insured drivers are permitted to drive on a rally site. Anyone who does not hold a full driving licence is not allowed to drive on site. 10. Dogs: Must at all times (when outside the caravan) be on a lead not exceeding 3 meters in length. All dogs must be exercised away from caravans and the owner must clean up any fouling IMMEDIATELY. Any person may, after due warning of a breach of these rules, be asked to leave the site by the rally marshals. 11. Duration of Rallies: The rally entry gives the start time for each rally. DO NOT arrive early unless the Chief Rally Marshal has given permission. With the exception of rallies on licenced sites DO NOT approach the land owner to extend your stay. 12. Evidence of Membership: Membership cards should always be available for inspection. 13. Family Membership: A family member is any permanent member of the full member s household, not less than 18 years of age whom, desiring the status of a member and in respect of whom the necessary subscription has been paid to headquarters. 14. Joint Membership: A joint member is a permanent member of the full members household, not less than 18 years of age, who desiring the status of a member, has been nominated as a joint member to Headquarters by the full member. 15. Fire Risks: You are advised to always carry a first aid kit, a fire extinguisher and fire blanket in your caravan. These should be regularly inspected to ensure their usefulness in an emergency. You should also acquaint yourself with the positioning of emergency equipment at each event. 16. Fire or other emergency: If there is an emergency affecting the rally site the following warning will be given LONG CONTINUOUS BLASTS ON A KLAXON OR CAR HORN or alternatively BY BANGING TWO PANS TOGETHER. On hearing the emergency signal all present on site will assemble as directed by the rally marshals. You should dress suitably for the weather conditions. 17. Generators: In line with Club policy, these should only be run between the hours of 9.00am and 8.00pm. If you wish to run a generator please tell the rally marshals on arrival as you may need to be sited independently. 18. Handbooks: Centre Secretaries will issue these to full members only on receipt of the nominal roll from Headquarters giving the members name and address. 19. Health Precautions: Boil your water. Some rallies may be dependent on water drawn from private sources. Please ensure that if there is any doubt about the supply that water is boiled before use in food preparation or consumption. 20. Noise: This should be kept to a minimum. People in adjacent caravans should not be able to hear your radio or television. Official or private parties should not, under any circumstances, annoy people not attending them. Please DO NOT BANG Caravan doors after 11pm or early in the morning.

4 21. Open Fires: These are not allowed on rally sites. 22. Parental Control: Must be exercised over children at all times. Games must not be played or bicycles ridden near the caravans or to the annoyance of other members. Flying Kites, Drones or model aircraft or playing with a ball is not allowed among or close to caravans. Parents are reminded of the dangers of leaving young children unsupervised in caravans; the children s safety and behaviour remain the parent s responsibility. 23. Parking of Caravans: You must park as directed by the rally marshals. Normal practice is to place the off side front corner of the caravan to the pitch marker and the tow car to the nearside of the caravan. This may be varied at the discretion of the rally marshal to take account of site conditions. 24. Pitches: If you wish to be parked beside other members, you should ideally arrive with them, as it may not be possible to reserve pitches for them. The Chief Rally Marshall has sole discretion in this matter. 25. Rally Fee: Please be ready to pay your rally fee to the rally marshals on entering the site. 26. Rally Marshals: These are volunteer members of the Centre who are responsible for the organisation and conduct of the event. The Chief Rally Marshal must ensure compliance with all arrangements made with landowners etc. You are therefore asked to comply with any request from the Rally marshals concerning the running of the event. In particular, you must report to the rally marshals on arrival at the site. 27. Route: CC or yellow rectangle signs with a black arrow will supplement the directions in the handbook entry where needed. 28. Visitors: If you are expecting visitors, you should notify the rally marshals and tell your visitors to report to the rally marshals on arrival so that they can be properly directed and sign the visitors book. 29. Yellow Flag: This rule is to prevent excessive damage to the landowner s property and applies to all vehicles even those with 4-wheel drive. When the rally field is wet and unsuitable for vehicular movement, a yellow flag will be flown. You must not move your vehicle on, off or about the rally field without the express permission of the rally marshals. REMINDERS Everyone loves your dog on a lead Speed limit on a rally site is walking pace I.e. 3 MPH / 5KPH Noise should be kept to a minimum especially late at night and early in the morning Remember the Irish Division Website The Caravan, Country and Seaside Codes are printed in this handbook

5 2016 RALLY SUMMARY DATE LEINSTER MUNSTER ULSTER 17-Jan Winter Walk ***** ***** Jan ***** Tralee ***** Feb ***** Kinsale Omagh 4-6 Mar ***** ***** Glenveagh Mar ***** Killarney ***** Mar Mar 29 Mar - 3 Apr PRE IRISH NATIONAL RALLY - KILLARNEY IRISH NATIONAL RALLY - CLONAKILTY POST IRISH NATIONAL RALLY - DUBLIN Apr ***** ***** Downpatrick 29 Apr - 2 May Townley Hall Lahinch Townley Hall May ***** Cueeaghchase Springhill May ***** ***** Cultra 3-6 Jun ***** Kinsale ***** Jun ***** ***** Limavady Jun Nurney Lakes Limerick ***** Jun ***** ***** The Rock 4-18 Jul Holiday in France ***** ***** 8-16 Jul ***** ***** Newcastle 29 Jul - 1 Aug ***** Youghal ***** Aug ***** ***** Enniskillen Aug Donard ***** ***** aug ***** Carrick on Suir ***** Aug ***** ***** Silent Valley 9-11 Sep ***** Cahir Loughgall Sep ***** ***** Crawfordsburn Sep Kilkenny ***** ***** 7-9 Oct IRISH DIVISION END OF SEASON RALLY - NAAS Oct ***** ***** Shepherds Rest Oct Virginia Killarney ***** Nov ***** ***** Cookstown 2-4 Dec ***** Tralee Hillsborough

6 2016 RALLIES AND EVENTS LEINSTER WINTER WALK 17 th JANUARY A gathering of Club Members will take place on Sunday 17 th January It will follow the same formula as previous years. We will tour a place of interest and complete the afternoon with a cuppa and a chat. Please book with Christy Dunne Tel: Mobile: Pre booking is essential as we will be using guides MUNSTER WOODLANDS, TRALEE 22 nd - 24 th JANUARY Rally Type: Frostbite Description of Site: Commercial Route: From Cork & East enter Tralee on N21. From West take new Tralee By-Pass as far as roundabout for Tralee/Castleisland and enter Tralee on N21. Follow signs for Dingle, N86. For full directions, see caravan park web site Attractions & Activities: Tralee Town, Aquadome, Tralee Bay Wetlands Centre, Kerry County Museum, Dingle Peninsula. Tralee area is very cycle friendly. Rally Fee: per van per night Rally Marshals: Rob & Christina Ussher Rally Booking to: Rob Ussher Mobile: 086/ houseofussher@hotmail.com Limit: 25 Time Rally Starts: 5.00pm MUNSTER SPECKLED DOOR, THE OLD HEAD, KINSALE 12 th - 14 th FEBRUARY Rally Type: Romance the Waves Description of Site: Mobile Home Park, all hard standing with EHU Route: R600 through Kinsale, after 6kms take R604 direction "Old Head" (N W ) Attractions & Activities: Dinner with music and craic on Saturday night Rally Fee: 27 per person, Inc. meal, children's meal 10 Rally Marshals: June & Colin McCarthy, Simon & Catherine Kennefick, Dave & Aileen Desmond Rally Booking to: Colin McCarthy Tel: Mobile: juneandcolin@gmail.com Limit: 25 Time Rally Starts: 4.00pm

7 ULSTER OMAGH SHOWGROUNDS, BT78 5PN 12 th 14 th FEBRUARY Meet Type: Romancing the Strule Description of Site: Hard Standing with EHU Route: On entering roundabout on Strabane side of Omagh follow signs for Drumquin. Site on right. Attractions & Activities: Shopping in Omagh Meet Fee: TBA Rally Marshals: Lindsay & Carole Arthur Rally Booking to: Lindsay Arthur, Tel: Mobile: Limit: 40 Time Rally Starts: 2.00pm ULSTER GLENVEAGH NATIONAL PARK 4 th 6 th MARCH Rally Type: Begin the season beside Lough Veagh Description of Site: Hardstanding (car park) NO EHU Route: On entering Letterkenny, follow signs for N56 and after Termon, follow signs for Glenveagh National Park. Attractions & Activities: Mountain walks, Visitor Centre, Castle Tours and meal on Sat Night Rally Fee: 50 for couple, 35 for single person (including meal, tickets for bus and castle) Rally Marshals: Trevor & Sharon Davis, Trevor & Juin Smyth and Samuel & Michelle Rankin Rally Booking to: Samuel Rankin Mobile: ssrankinltd@gmail.com Limit: 45 Time Rally Starts: 12.00pm MUNSTER WHITEBRIDGE, KILLARNEY 16 th - 24 th MARCH Rally Type: St Patricks Weekend + Pre National Description of Site: Commercial Site Route: From Cork Road: You pass through "60km per hour" calming procedure signs, take next left (signposted for Camping site & Ballycasheen Road. Archway entrance 300m on left Attractions & Activities: See all Killarney has to offer Inc. Muckross Abbey, Muckross House & Gardens, Torc Waterfall Rally Fee: 23 per van per night Rally Marshals: Colm & Trish Breheny, Simon & Catherine Kennefick, Brian & Geraldine Moran. Rally Booking to: Colm Breheny Mobile: 086/ breheny@gmail.com Limit: 25 Time Rally Starts: 4.00pm DOWNLOAD A BOOKING FORM FROM HOME PAGE OF THE IRISH DIVISION WEBSITE AT

8 **************************************************************************** IRISH DIVISION NATIONAL RALLY CLONAKILTY GAA CLUB, CLONAKILTY, WEST CORK HOSTED BY MUNSTER CENTRE MARCH DOWNLOAD A BOOKING FORM FROM HOME PAGE OF THE IRISH DIVISION WEBSITE AT **************************************************************************** LEINSTER POST NATIONAL RALLY 29 th MARCH 3 rd APRIL CAMAC VALLEY CARAVAN PARK, DUBLIN HOSTED BY LEINSTER CENTRE DOWNLOAD A BOOKING FORM FROM HOME PAGE OF THE IRISH DIVISION WEBSITE AT ULSTER DOWN HIGH SCHOOL, BT30 6EU 15 th 17 th APRIL Rally Type: Saints and Scholars Description of Site: School situated in centre of town - hard standing Route: Approaching Downpatrick on A7 (Belfast Road) continue to roundabout. Take second exit sign-posted town centre. In approx. 100m turn right into Bridge Street. Continue for approx. 400m and site will be on the right. Attractions: The site is centrally located in the ancient town of Downpatrick within easy walking distance of the Down County Museum, Down Cathedral and the Saint Patrick Centre. The surrounding area includes many interesting venues for a good day out, definitely something for everyone. Rally Fee: 12 per unit per night Rally Marshals: Ken & Mary Atkinson, Albert & Olivia Everett, Ian & Carolyn Johnston Booking to: Ian Johnston Tel: Mobile: igjfcj@yahoo.co.uk Limit: 35 Time Rally Starts: 4:00 pm NO EARLY ARRIVALS PLEASE Reminders Everyone loves your dog on a lead Speed limit on a rally site is walking pace I.e. 3 MPH / 5KPH Noise should be kept to a minimum especially late at night and early in the morning Remember the Irish Division Website The Caravan, Country and Seaside Codes are printed in this handbook

9 LEINSTER / ULSTER TOWNLEY HALL 29 th APRIL 2 nd MAY Rally Type: Return to this glorious Georgian House hidden in the trees! Description of Site: Very special Mansion in woodlands above the River Boyne. Hard Standing & Grass. Route: Leave M1 at J10, just north of the New Boyne Bridge. Take N51 towards Slane. 2km from roundabout, turn right at brown sign Townley Hall. Go straight through the open gate beyond the car park. Travel carefully up the bumpy lane. Attractions: Fri: 8pm reception in the Rotunda, then house tours. Sat: walks on & off site. Evening meal in beautiful annex (main meal at cost, free dessert) with live music. Sun: Afternoon heritage visit to Monasterboice. Evening: music around the campfire. Nearby Boyne Valley attractions are too numerous to list! Rally Fee: Cost for 3 nights 52 (couple), 44 (solo) 3 extra per child. Rally Marshals: Alan & Ann Brodigan, Mark & Michele Doherty & other Leinster & Ulster friends Booking to: Alan Brodigan anns1@eircom.net Tel: Or Booking to: Mark Doherty hodkram@hotmail.co.uk Tel: Limit: 40 Time Rally Starts: 4pm NO EARLY ARRIVALS MUNSTER OCEAN VIEW PARK LAHINCH 29 th APR - 2 nd MAY Rally Type: May Bank Holiday Weekend Description of Site: Hard standing. Route: From Limerick take M18 Galway Shannon road. Take exit for Ennis, Ennistimon N85 Go through 3 roundabouts keep on the N85 until you get to Ennistimon, turn left in Ennistimon for Lahinch N67. When you reach Lahinch Keep left drive through town towards the church at the top of the town. When you reach the church keep right, and follow the coast road for just over 1 km. You will see site on your left hand side. Attractions & Activities: Surfing, Swimming, Prom walks Golf. Pub restaurant, shop, games room on site. Rally Fee: 20 per night Rally Marshals: Martina O Connor, Derek O Connor Rally Booking to: Martina or Derek O Connor Mobile: 087/ or 087/ derekoconnor@live.ie Limit: 20 Time Rally Starts: 4.00pm

10 MUNSTER CURRAGHCHASE CARAVAN PARK 13 th - 15 th MAY Rally Type: Fun in the Forest Description of Site: Commercial Site Route: Turn of the M20 at Jn1, take the N18 exit to Galway. At Jn2 take the N69 exit to Listowel. At roundabout that the 2 nd exit onto N69, Foynes Road/Listowel Road. Attractions & Activities: Forest trails for cycling, walking. City of Limerick 20 mins away. Foynes Flying Boat Museum Rally Fee: per van per night Rally Marshals: Brian & Martina Condell, Rally Bookings to Martina Condell Mobile: 089/ martinacondell@gmail.com Limit: 25 Time Rally Starts: 5.00pm ULSTER SPRINGHILL, MONEYMORE 13 th 15 th MAY Rally Type: A beautiful National Trust Estate beside a pretty village. Description of Site: Hard standing & grass behind main house. Route: Moneymore is between Cookstown and Magherafelt. Signposts in village, site less than a mile away. Attractions: Sublime walks in grounds. Nice amble down to the village. Saturday House tours in afternoon (extra cost at group rate, free if NT member). Sat evening social in hall alongside. Rally Fee: 23 (couple), 20 (solo) 1 extra per child. Rally Marshals: John & Hilda MacBride & friends Booking to: John Macbride Tel: Mobile: hjmacbride@hotmail.com Limit: 25 Time Rally Starts: 3pm NO EARLY ARRIVALS Reminders Everyone loves your dog on a lead Speed limit on a rally site is walking pace I.e. 3 MPH / 5KPH Noise should be kept to a minimum especially late at night and early in the morning Remember the Irish Division Website The Caravan, Country and Seaside Codes are printed in this handbook

11 ULSTER ROCKPORT SCHOOL SEAHILL, CRAIGAVAD, BT18 0DD 27 th - 30 th May RALLY TYPE: Bank Holiday by the sea Description: Grass Sports field overlooking Belfast Lough if weather is kind (Slightly sloping in places so bring levellers just in case) or alternatively level hard standing tennis court if weather unkind Route: From Belfast A2 Bangor Road turn left at 2 nd set of traffic lights past Culloden Hotel & Transport and Folk Museum and follow CC signs, turning left down Seahill Road and left again into Rockport Road. Please approach the school with caution as school traffic may still be on site Attractions & Activities: Coastal walks to Bangor and Holywood with direct access from site. Ulster Folk & Transport Museum is nearby and the Train Station is a 5 minute walk to take you into Bangor or Holywood or even Belfast to enjoy the shops or the newly opened Aurora swimming complex in Bangor. Saturday night BBQ (Please bring your own Meat but salads etc along with a selection of desserts will be provided) Sunday Evening social of sorts Rally fee: 30 for 2 nights 40 for 3 nights Rally Marshalls: The Trimbles, David Buick, The Everetts, The Johnstons (if they are in the country) & The SImpsons Rally booking to: Fiona Simpson Tel: Mobile: Fionasimpson2@hotmail.com Limit: 35 Time Rally Starts: 4.30pm NO VANS TO ARRIVE BEFORE 4.30PM, AS THE SCHOOL DOES NOT FINISH UNTIL 4.00PM MUNSTER ST. MULTOSE HALL, KINSALE 3 rd - 6 th JUNE Rally Type: Time for Old Heads Description of Site: Private Site Route: Go through Riverstick & Belgooly. At crossroads with Welcome to Kinsale sign, take the right fork and follow road, keeping left. Take the next left site on right. Please note NO EHU and NO awning space Sat Nav Loc8 Code: WCR-42 T36 Attractions & Activities: Historical Sites, Museums & Forts. Beautiful town of Kinsale Rally Fee: per night 35 for 3 nights Rally Marshals: Pat & Kathleen Barry and Jim & Mary Carroll Rally Booking to: Pat Barry Mobile: 086/ patajbarry@gmail.com Limit: 15 Time Rally Starts: 5.00pm

12 ULSTER LIMAVADY SHOWGROUNDS, BT49 0DF 10 th 12 th JUNE Rally Type: Summer is here Description of Site: Flat well-drained grass Route: From Lodge Road Roundabout, Coleraine follow Limavady, in 13 miles turn Left into Rathmore Road, site on Left approx. 500 yards. From L/Derry take A2 turn Right at sign A37, in 400 yards turn Right into Rathmore Road Attractions & Activities: Shopping, North Sperrins, Beaches, Roe Valley Country Park Rally Fee: 13 per night for a couple + caravan Rally Marshals: David Buick & Friends Rally Booking to: David Buick, Tel: sales@ephsuppliesltd.co.uk Limit: 35 Time Rally Starts: 2.00pm LEINSTER NURNEY LAKES 17 th - 19 th JUNE Rally Type: Mid Summer Rally. Description of Site: Gravel carpark and grass. Well stocked trout lakes. Friendly farm animals. Nature walks with gorgeous view. Relaxing coffee shop. Route: Leave M7 motorway at exit 13 & proceed along R415 for 5km. Turn left at Walterstown cross, Nurney Lakes Complex is 1km in on the left. Attractions & Activities: Kildare town is approx. 10km from the site, so the Kildare Village Outlet is on hand for those seeking designer brands at sale prices. The Japanese Gardens, National Stud and St. Fiachra s Garden are just a short drive away. PLEASE NOTE: No dogs allowed. Rally Fee: 30 Rally Marshals: Mary and Michael Byrne and Family & Friends Rally Booking to: Mary and Michael Byrne. TEL: or from NI kmbyrne05@eircom.net Time Rally Starts: 5pm MUNSTER CASTLECONNELL SCOUT HALL, LIMERICK 17 th - 19 th JUNE Rally Type: Scouting Fun Description of Site: Private Route: Take exit 28 from M7 (take R445 exit to Newport), at roundabout take 2nd exit onto R445. At next roundabout stay straight on R445. Turn left onto R525. Site on left after turnoff for Castleconnell. Attractions & Activities: Beautiful village of Castleconell, River Shannon, Killaloe Rally Fee: per van per night Rally Marshals: Ed & Julie O Sullivan Rally Booking to: Julie O Sullivan Mobile:086/ edju5k@eircom.net Limit: 25 Time Rally Starts:

13 ULSTER THE ROCK CARAVAN PARK, BT33 0QD 24 th 26 th JUNE Rally Type: Relax and enjoy the Mourne mountains Description of Site: Commercial Site with EHU Route: On entering Newcastle from Belfast, at r bout, take the Castlewellan Rd (A50). In 1.3 miles turn left onto Ballyhafry Rd (B180) and continue for 3.9 miles. Turn left onto Slievenaman Rd. Site is in 300 yds on right. DO NOT USE SAT NAV as this will take you to the Trassey Road - which is very narrow and unsuitable for caravans. Attractions: Castlewellan and Tollymore Forest Parks, Walking in the Mournes, Saturday evening social. Rally Fee: 35 for the weekend Rally Marshals: Alan & Pauline Kinghan, Terry & Ann Dowd, Desie & Jean Curry and Peter & Diane Dawson Booking to: Peter Dawson Tel: Mobile: info@dawsonphg.co.uk Limit: 20 Time Rally Starts: 2.30 p.m. LEINSTER BEAUTIFUL JARD SUR MER, VENDEE th 18 th JULY RALLY TYPE: French Holiday Rally DESCRIPTION OF SITE: Five star Commercial site beautifully positioned close to pretty and lively harbour at Jard Sur Mer ATTRACTIONS: Great Pool complex. Lovely town of Jard Sur Mer within walking distance RALLY MARSHALS: Leinster Centre Committee for booking form and rally details including rally fee kohanlon@eircom.ie LIMIT: 25 vans ULSTER ALL CHILDREN S INTEGRATED PRIMARY SCHOOL 8 th - 17 th JULY NEWCASTLE, BT33 0HD Rally Type: Summer holiday by the sea Description of Site: Hard standing and grass. No EHU. Route: From Belfast, go straight through Newcastle towards Kilkeel. Turn right before PSNI station into King Street. At top of hill, follow road to right. School entrance is on right. Attractions & Activities: Beach, Mourne Mountains, Walking distance into Newcastle, different events to suit everyone during the week. Fee: 10 per night Rally Marshals: Dawn & Paul Kelly and friends Rally Booking to: Dawn Kelly Tel: Mobile: ulstersecretary@hotmail.co.uk Limit: 30 Time Rally Starts: 2.00pm Priority will be given to those booking in for the full duration of rally.

14 MUNSTER YOUGHAL RUGBY GROUNDS 29 th JULY 1 ST AUGUST Rally Type: Holiday Rally Description of Site: Greenfield site, Rugby Club Route: From the N25 take the Youghal exit at the top of the hill, continue towards the town of Youghal, site is on the left hand side after the school. GPS: Latitude: Longitude Attractions & Activities: Pirates and seaside frolics Rally Fee: 10 per unit per night Rally Marshals: Michael & Paula O Flynn Rally Booking to: Paula O Flynn Tel: 086/ Mobile: pkoflynn@gmail.com Limit: 25 Time Rally Starts: 5pm ULSTER PORTORA ROYAL SCHOOL, BT74 7HA 11 th 14 th AUGUST Rally Type: Historic School Grounds beside the river & town. Description of Site: Hard standing in school grounds. Route: If coming from the East, go through town towards Sligo. Pass castle, go over bridge, turn right toward Belleek. Site gates are on right in ¼ mile. Attractions: Easy access to the riverside & this lovely town. Friday night get together. Saturday riverboat tour (extra cost). Saturday night is party night! Rally Fee: For 3 nights 48 (couple), 42 (solo) 2 extra per child. Rally Marshals: Mark & Michele Doherty & Friends Booking to: Mark Doherty Tel: hodkram@hotmail.co.uk Limit: 30 Time Rally Starts: 5pm Thursday NO EARLY ARRIVALS LEINSTER MOAT FARM C&C PARK, DONARD, CO WICKLOW 19 TH 21 ST AUGUST RALLY TYPE: AGM & Committee Rally DESCRIPTION OF SITE: Caravan Park. EHU & Showers included in fee. ROUTE: Leave M50 at exit 11. Take N81 to Blessington. 15 Km South of Blessington turn left at the Old Toll House Pub. In Donard turn right and immediately right again for Moat farm. ATTRACTIONS: Scenic Mountain Drives, Russborough House. RALLY FEE: RALLY MARSHALS: Leinster Centre Committee RALLY SLIP TO: Val & Louie Tomkins TEL: Mobile: TIME RALLY STARTS: 4pm

15 MUNSTER RIVERSIDE CARAVAN PARK, CARRICK ON SUIR 26 th - 28 th AUGUST Rally Type: Green Field Site Description of Site: Rally Field Route: 200m on left outside Carrick on Suir on the main Clonmel road. NB If coming from Clonmel direction, it is very difficult to turn right into the site with a caravan. Better to go to roundabout just after GAA. Attractions & Activities: Ormond Castle, Riverside Walks, Dove Hill Irish Design Centre Rally Fee: per night Rally Marshals: Brian & Martina Condell Rally Booking to: Martina Condell Mobile: 089/ martinacondell@gmail.com Limit: 20 Time Rally Starts: 5.00pm ULSTER SILENT VALLEY, BT34 4HU 26 TH 29 TH AUGUST Rally Type: Bank Holiday within the Kingdom of Mourne Description of Site: Hard Standing and grass NO EHU. Route: From Newcastle side of Kilkeel follow Silent Valley signs DO NOT TAKE THE SCENIC ROUTE FROM ANNALONG AS IT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR CARAVANS OR LARGE VEHICLES Attractions & Activities: Beautiful scenery, walking around Silent Valley and Ben Crom Reservoirs, or up mountains. Rally Fee: for weekend based on 2 adults (Prices may vary) Rally Marshals: Geoff & May Hayes & Friends Rally Booking to: Geoff Hayes, Tel: Mobile: geoff@wghayes.co.uk Limit: 45 Time Rally Starts: 2.00pm MUNSTER THE APPLE C&C PARK, CAHIR 9 TH - 11 TH SEPTEMBER Rally Type: AGM and apple fun Description of Site: Commercial Site Route: From M8 take exit 10. Site on N24 Cahir/Clonmel Road. 1 mile on left after roundabout. Attractions & Activities: Munster Centre AGM in Kilcoran Lodge at 12 noon preceded by tea/coffee at 11.30am. Family fun orchards, shop, Swiss Cottage, Cahir Castle Rally Fee: per night inc elec hook up Rally Marshals: Paul & Valerie Cahill, Colm & Trish Breheny, Brian & Ger Moran Rally Booking to: Paul Cahill Mobile: 087/ paulcahill@upcmail.ie Limit: 20 Time Rally Starts: 4.00pm Please support your Centre by attending the AGM on Saturday in Kilcoran Hotel. Tea/Coffee will be served beforehand at 11.30am

16 ULSTER LOUGHGALL COUNTRY PARK 9 th 11 th SEPTEMBER CO ARMAGH, BT61 8HZ Rally Type: AGM Description of Site: Well-drained grass. No EHU. Route: From M1 Junction 13 follow signs to Loughgall. Site on left at top end of Main Street. From North, via Dungannon, Moy, Charlemont, fork left and follow signs for Loughgall. Site on right as you enter village. Attractions & Activities: Golf, walking around lake, relaxation in the country. AGM & Saturday Night get together. Rally Fee: 20 for the weekend for 2 adults (prices may vary) Rally Marshals: Paul & Dawn Kelly and friends. Rally Booking to: Dawn Kelly Tel: Mobile: ulstersecrerary@hotmail.co.uk Limit: None Time Rally Starts: 2.00 pm ULSTER CRAWFORDSBURN SCOUT CENTRE 23 rd 25 th SEPTEMBER Rally Type: Be Prepared Description of Site: Scout Outdoor Pursuits Centre Grass, no EHU Route: From Belfast, take the A2 main Belfast - Bangor Road. At Ballyrobert Cars, turn left into the Ballyrobert Road (B20) and continue for 0.9 miles. Turn left into Bridge Road South, the entrance to Crawfordsburn Country Park is on the right in 0.3 miles. The Scout Centre is on left after approx. 300m. Attractions & Activities: The site is situated within the Crawfordsburn Country Park. The Ulster Folk and Transport Museum is close by and there are many woodland and coastal walks to enjoy. The site wardens can arrange outdoor activities for those interested in participating. Rally Fee: 12 per unit per night Rally Marshals: Greg & Fiona Simpson, John & Hilda MacBride, Ian & Carolyn Johnston Booking to: Ian Johnston Tel: Mobile: igjfcj@yahoo.co.uk Limit: 35 Time Rally Starts: 2:00 pm Please obey speed limits on this shared site. Dogs are NOT permitted. LEINSTER TREEGROVE CAMPING & CARAVAN PARK KILKENNY 23 rd 26 th SEPTEMBER RALLY TYPE: Relaxing DESCRIPTION OF SITE: Commercial site Electricity, Wi-Fi & hot showers included. ROUTE: 1.5km from Kilkenny City Centre, on R700 after roundabout in direction of New Ross ATTRACTIONS: All the attractions of Kilkenny city within walking distance. ACTIVITIES: Tea & coffee Friday RALLY FEE: RALLY MARSHALS: Maureen & Peter Horan, Elaine & Kevin O Hanlon RALLY SLIP TO: Peter Horan, 14 Tonduff Close, Greenpark, Walkinstown, Dublin mplj@eircom.net TEL NO: LIMIT: 25 vans TIME RALLY STARTS: 4pm

17 IRISH DIVISION NAAS RACECOURSE, NAAS 7 th 9 th OCTOBER Rally Type: End of Season Social Weekend Description of Site: Level Grass with tarmac paths Route: N7 / M7 to Dublin side of Naas, head towards town and follow Racecourse signs Attractions & Activities: Saturday night social with handover of chairman s chain to incoming Irish Division Chair. Naas town within walking distance Site Fee: 12 per night Dinner Fee: Adult 25, Junior 10 Rally Marshals: Alex & Isobel Shiels, Mark & Michele Doherty, Kevin & Elaine O Hanlon, Brian & Martina Condell, Paul & Dawn Kelly Rally Booking to: Dawn Kelly Tel: divisionsecretary@thecaravanclub.ie Limit: None Time Rally Starts: 2.00pm ULSTER SHEPHERD S REST, DRAPERSTOWN, BT45 7BH 28 th 30 th OCTOBER Rally Type: Annual return to our favourite cosy pub for Halloween. Description of Site: Commercial site, lovely country setting. Hard standing, EHU for most, bring splitters. Route: From the roundabout in Draperstown, take road towards Omagh for 5.5 miles in a straight line. Do not turn right on the B47. Site on left hand side at pub. Attractions: Delightful Sperrins views, play hut & cottage, pool table & table tennis for children/teens. Friday welcome cuppa & live music in pub. Saturday: exciting outdoor activity. Saturday night: fabulous value meal (extra charge) & fancy dress. Best dressed caravan prize. Photographic competitions bring your best shots! Commercial site, so extend your stay before/after at special rates. Rally Fee: For 3 nights 44 (couple), 40 (solo) 2 extra per child. Rally Marshals: Mark & Michele Doherty & committee. Booking to: Mark Doherty Tel: hodkram@hotmail.co.uk Limit: 40 Time Rally Starts: 5pm Reminders Everyone loves your dog on a lead Speed limit on a rally site is walking pace I.e. 3 MPH / 5KPH Noise should be kept to a minimum especially late at night and early in the morning Remember the Irish Division Website The Caravan, Country and Seaside Codes are printed in this handbook

18 LEINSTER LOUGH RAMOR CARAVAN & CAMPING, 28 th 31 st OCTOBER VIRGINIA, CO CAVAN RALLY TYPE: Pumpkin Party DESCRIPTION OF SITE: Commercial Lakeside site with facilities included. It sits on the scenic shores of Lough Ramor and is a popular location for angling and boating. The caravan Park provides all the usual facilities plus boat hire. The Lakeside Hotel is situated nearby. ROUTE: Conveniently situated at Ryefield, near the border between the counties of Cavan and Meath. The site is just 500m off the N3 and 5km south of Virginia. From M50 take Junction 6 signposted Cavan via N3/ M3. Follow M3/N3 to Lisduff (toll charges apply) At Lisduff turn left onto L3024, site is 1km on right. GPS N W ATTRACTIONS: Virginia is the nearest town (5km) this is the home of the Pumpkin Festival which has something for everybody from Country Markets to street entertainment and fireworks; other local attractions include the Cavan County Museum (Ballyjamesduff) and Loughcrew Passage Tomb (near Oldcastle) ACTIVITIES: Tea & coffee Friday. See brochure for Festival Events. RALLY FEE: Inc. EHU RALLY MARSHALS: Claire & Derek Jordan RALLY SLIP TO: Claire ( ) Derek Jordan ( ) clairemjordan@sky.com LIMIT: 25 vans TIME RALLY STARTS: 5pm MUNSTER THE FLESK, KILLARNEY 28 th - 31 st OCTOBER Rally Type: Ghoulish & Ghastly Goings On Description of Site: Commercial Site Route: From Killarney Town, take the N71 south towards Killarney National Park. We are 1.5 km outside the town centre on the left, next door to Irelands National Events Centre (INEC) GPS: N W Attractions & Activities: Cycling, Gap of Dunloe, Ring of Kerry, Killarney, too numerous to list. Rally Fee: 20 per unit per night Rally Marshals: The Youth Committee Rally Booking to: Rob Ussher Tel: Mobile: houseofussher@hotmail.com Limit: 25 Time Rally Starts: 5pm

19 ULSTER DRUM MANOR FOREST PARK 11 th 13 th NOVEMBER Rally Type: Meet amongst the trees Description of Site: Commercial Site with Hard Standing and marked pitches Route: Leave Cookstown on A505 signpost Omagh. Forest Park on Left approx. 3 miles. Signpost Drum Manor Forest Park. Attractions & Activities: Forest walks, Saturday market in Cookstown. Meet Fee: T.B.A. Rally Marshals: Lindsay & Carole Arthur Rally Booking to: Lindsay Arthur Tel: Mobile: lindsayarthur77@gmail.com Limit: 20 Time Rally Starts: 2.00pm MUNSTER WOODLANDS, TRALEE 2 nd - 4 th DECEMBER Description of Site: Commercial Route: From Cork & East enter Tralee on N21. From West take new Tralee By-Pass as far as roundabout for Tralee/Castleisland and enter Tralee on N21. Follow signs for Dingle, N86. For full directions see caravan park web site Attractions & Activities: Tralee Town, Aquadome, Tralee Bay Wetlands Centre, Kerry County Museum, Dingle Peninsula. Tralee area is very cycle friendly. Rally Fee: per van per night Rally Marshals: Martin & Ruth Geaney Rally Booking to: Martin Geaney Mobile: 087/ martingeaney@impactirl.ie Limit: 20 Time Rally Starts: 5.00pm ULSTER DOWNSHIRE PRIMARY SCHOOL 2 nd 4 th DECEMBER HILLSBOROUGH BT26 6AR Rally Type: Christmas Party Description of Site: Hard standing playground. Route: From A1 into Hillsborough, in centre of village, turn into Ballynahinch Street. Site on left in about ½ mile. Attractions & Activities: Shopping at Sprucefield, Banbridge, Lisburn. Walks in Hillsborough forest and Saturday night Dinner and party for all the family. Rally Fee: See booking form - available from end of October from the Secretary. Rally Marshals: Committee Rally Booking to: Dawn Kelly Tel: Mobile: dawnpkelly@hotmail.com Time Rally Starts: STRICTLY 4.00 pm