RETRO Cannonball classic car rally to begin in Cork this year

Cork is the starting point for this year's RETRO Cannonball classic car rally, which takes place from June 13-15, to raise for The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation.

Featuring 100 classic cars, RETRO Cannonball will commence this year on June 13 at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Little Island at 10:30am.

Cannonball has already raised €1,946,432 for Irish children's charities and this year they are raising funds for the Jack and Jill Children's Foundation.

The classic car convoy will include cars such as the Lamborghini Diablo, Jaguar E-Type, Ferrari 348 GTS, Mercedes-Benz SL Classics, Lancia Beta, BMW 635CSI, Porsche 911 Carrera and Targa, MG Midget, Ford Escort Cosworth, Chevrolet Corvette, VW Beetle, Ford Thunderbird, mini cooper and many more.

Spectators can get up close, view the cars and take photographs at each of the start and finish lines, pitstops and lunch stops.

After departing the Radisson Blu Hotel in Little Island, the classic car convoy will then roll through Cork, Tipperary, Offaly and Westmeath with a delicious lunch along the way in Kilshane House in Tipperary . followed by a coffee stop in Kinnitty Castle in Offaly and the first overnight stay and finish line at The Sheraton Hotel in Athlone.

On day two June 14, the RETRO Cannonball convoy travels through the lake county of Westmeath and on to Tyrone. They will then have lunch at Corick House in Tyrone, before crossing on the ferry from Greencastle to Greenore.

The second overnight stay and overall finish line is coming to the Cooley Peninsula in County Louth for the first time and takes place at Ballymasconlon house, located just 20 minutes from the town of Carlingford.

Registration is also now open for Cannonball Ireland, the supercar event, taking place on September 12-15 this year and a firm favourite with both drivers and spectators with proceeds to the Jack and Jill.

RETRO Cannonball is a more laid-back experience, but drivers and spectators still enjoy one of the most unique motoring fraternities in the world with breath taking driving routes, luxurious hospitality and that rare camaraderie that makes Cannonball a truly unforgettable experience.

For further details of all events visit www.cannonball.ie.