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MALAHIDE CLASSIC & VINTAGE SHOW
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Malahide Cricket Club, 21 August 2011
RTE STAR BLATHNAID NI CHOFAIGH OPENS A FABULOUS DAY OF NOSTALGIA AND FAMILY FUN IN AID OF CHARITY.
Malahide Cricket Club is undergoing redevelopment as one of the premier Cricket grounds for Ireland. For this one day only, before the earthmovers moved in, the Cricket Club made their grounds available to charities Malahide Lions Club and Dublin North Rotary Club to host this special occasion to raise funds for Lions and Rotary charities and causes.
And what a great day it was! Almost 130 magnificent classic and vintage cars and motorbikes displayed on the day with owners coming from all over the Dublin and the wider Leinster region. The Cricket Club looked amazing with this fabulous collection of old vehicles and the drivers appreciated the exceptional quality of the grass surface which, being a cricket pitch, was like driving on a golf putting green.
Exhibitors started to arrive from 10.30 with most on site by 12 in time for the official opening by RTE personality Blathnaid Ni Chofaigh, fresh from hosting the live final of “Charity ICA Bootcamp” on RTE television the previous day.
There was a wide variety of old makes and models and among the notable marques were the Bristols, Lancias, Jaguars, Mercedes and Rovers. American classics also featured and there was a strong contingent of MG’s and Fords. In a feature unique to this Show the car drivers themselves were asked to vote for Car of the Show and the award was won by Tommy Sheridan of Swords for his 1910 Talbot.

Malahide Lions Club would like to thank all our sponsors for their generous support on this historic day.

McAllister Volkswagon | First Ireland Insurance
Greenstar Waste | Sierra Support Services

Car of the Show

Hundreds of car lovers, day trippers, families and the plain curious turned up on this fine day with lots of warm sunshine to enjoy the festive atmosphere. Malahide Market stalls and local band “The Fossils” entertained and the children were treated to slides, an obstacle course, face painting and story telling. They also got to try out the fire hoses on two 'Green Goddess' fire engines from the 1950’s! Food was supplied by local Asian restaurant Kajjal and by Bensons Circuit Catering and the Clubhouse helped the thirsty deal with the warm temperatures!. Altogether a most glorious day was had by all.
The support received from corporate sponsors and supporters McAllister Volkswagen, First Ireland Insurance Brokers, Sierra Communications and Greenstar will ensure that every cent received from the gate receipts will go to a range of local and third world causes and needs which the Lions Club and Rotary Club help to meet in their roles as registered charities.

The success of the day and the exceptionally positive reaction of car owners and visitors alike make the likelihood of another show in Malahide next year a distinct possibility. So keep those beautiful old cars polished over the winter….

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We would like to acknowledge the support received from our sponsors.