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Retro Cannonball 2025

Get Revved Up for Retro Cannonball 2025!

On June 13th -15th, RETRO Cannonball rolls once again featuring 100 classic cars, free family live entertainment and that unique festival atmosphere that Cannonball is renowned for. The event will commence this year in Little Island Cork taking in The Rebel County and then coming up through Counties Tipperary, Offaly Westmeath, Tyrone and finishing at The Cooley Peninsula in Co Louth. Spectators and families can get up close, see some rare classic cars, take photographs, meet the drivers and enjoy the timeless allure of vintage automobiles.

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Jack and Jill child and sibling with Jack Carter & Karen Byrne posing with Retro Cannonball cars

Supporting Jack and Jill Families

Cannonball has already raised €1,946,432 for Irish children’s charities and this year are raising funds for the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation. Featuring cars from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s & 90’s from vintage Mustangs to sleek Corvettes, an impressive array of iconic automobiles will rumble together, creating a nostalgic symphony as they roll through picturesque landscapes.

Retro Cannonball: A Timeless Two-Day Journey Through Ireland’s Heartlands

Classic cars are all about the experience, style, exclusivity and craftsmanship, all of which are universal and timeless. Retro Cannonball is a two-day odyssey and on day one Friday June 13th, the classic convoy will depart from the Radisson Blu Hotel in Little Island Cork at 10.30am and then roll through the picturesque landscapes of Cork, Tipperary, Offaly and Westmeath with a delicious lunch alng 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.

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DAY 1

DAY 2

DAY 3

FRIDAY 13th JUNE

Start Line: Radisson Blue Little Island, Co. Cork

Lunch: Kilshane House, Co. Tipperary

Coffee Stop: Kinnitty Castle, Co. Offaly

Finish Line: The Sheraton, Athlone, Co. Westmeath

SATURDAY 14th JUNE

Start Line: The Sheraton, Athlone, Co. Westmeath

Lunch: Corick house, Clogher, Co. Tyrone

Ferry Crossing: Greencastle to Greenore, Co. Louth

Regroup: Lily Finnegans, Co. Louth

Finish Line: Ballymascanlon Hotel, Carlingford Road, Co. Louth

SUNDAY 15th JUNE

Breakfast: Ballymascanlon Hotel, Carlingford Rd, Co. Louth

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Day One

FRIDAY 13th JUNE

Start Line: Radisson Blue Little Island, Co. Cork

Lunch: Kilshane House, Co. Tipperary

Coffee Stop: Kinnitty Castle, Co. Offaly

Finish Line: The Sheraton, Athlone, Co. Westmeath

Day Two

SATURDAY 14th JUNE

Start Line: The Sheraton, Athlone, Co. Westmeath

Lunch: Corick house, Clogher, Co. Tyrone

Ferry Crossing: Greencastle to Greenore, Co. Louth

Regroup: Lily Finnegans, Co. Louth

Finish Line: Ballymascanlon Hotel, Carlingford Road, Co. Louth

Day Three

SUNDAY 15th JUNE

Breakfast: Ballymascanlon Hotel, Carlingford Rd, Co. Louth

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Get Up Close with Iconic Classic Cars

The classic car convoy will include rare 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.