Supercars set to roar through Cork as Cannonball returns

The official route for Cannonball Ireland 2025, which has stops in Cork, has been announced — with over 200 supercars on display.

Cannonball features free family festivals, celebrities, and over 1,000km of Irish open roads.

More than 200,000 spectators are expected from September 12-14, with all of the proceeds going to the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation.

It will feature the finest cars on the planet from the awe-inspiring power of Ferrari, Lamborghini, and McLaren, to the grace and elegance of Porsche, Aston Martin, and Maserati.

This year, Cannonball goes up a gear with the addition of a Koenigsegg Regera: A groundbreaking megacar that combines hypercar agility with luxury refinement.

Also joining Cannonball is the McLaren Senna. Spec’d by McLaren Special Operations in a stunning west livery, the Senna is a true one-of-one, mirroring the iconic paint scheme of its Formula One counterpart.

Ford GT Heritage Series

The stunning Ford GT Heritage Series, with the famous Gulf Livery, is also back on Cannonball this year.

On September 11, the Cannonball crew will roll into Johnstown Estate, Enfield, to get set for another adrenaline-fuelled spectacle and this year the sky is the limit for Cannonball, as helicopters circle overhead.

Cannonball drivers will start arriving throughout the evening, providing an opportunity for spectators to view their cars from 7pm.

On September 12 at 10am, the convoy will depart Johnstown Estate and do a parade through the town of Edenderry and continue towards Daingean and Tullamore ring road to Portlaoise, before heading south to Cork.

Spectators will be able to view the cars in Fermoy, Cork, for a fuel stop at Circle K J14 from approximately 12.30pm and Ballymaloe House Hotel, where the cars will arrive for lunch from 1.30pm until approximately 3pm.

The first overnight stop will be in Killarney, Kerry, and the cars are due to arrive at 5.45pm to the finish line at The Brehon Hotel —where spectators and families can view the cars at the car parks of the Brehon and The Gleneagles Hotel.

On September 13, the convoy will leave Killarney at 10am and arrive at Circle K Ballysimon, Co Limerick, at 11.30am to fuel up and then travel up through the country to Sligo.

Saturday finish

The Saturday finish line for Cannonball 2025 is in Sligo Town Centre at 6pm, where the cars will be on display for spectators and the drivers will have their second overnight pitstop taking place on September 14.

The supercars will leave Sligo from Rosses Point at 11am and then travel to the Slieve Russell Hotel in Co Cavan for lunch, where spectators can view the cars from 1pm to 2.30pm and then a fuel stop at Circle K Express Park Rí, Kells in Co Meath at approximately 3pm.

The dramatic final finish line for Cannonball 2025 is in Naas Town Centre, Co Kildare, at 6pm on September 14 — which will be the biggest finish line ever staged by Cannonball.

The finish will boast live performances, street entertainers, celebrities, and Brazilian dancers.