Revealed: Best spots in Louth to watch Retro Cannonball 2025 in aid of the Jack and Jill Foundation
The rally in aid of the Jack and Jill Foundation sets off from Cork on Friday June 13, travelling through several counties up into Northern Ireland before coming to Co Louth for the first time.
The famous classic car road-trip 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.
This year's rally leaves Little Island, Co Cork on Friday June 13, travelling through Tipperary, Offaly Westmeath, Tyrone and finishing at the Cooley Peninsula on Sunday June 16.
The convoy will be taking two ferries from Greencastle arriving in to Greenore at approximately 4.15pm ,with a quick regroup at Lily Finnegans Pub in Whitestown from approximately 4.30pm and then on to the beautiful Ballymascanlon Hotel via the R175 and the R173 for an exciting finish line at approximately 5.30pm.
Car enthusiasts young and old will be able to get up close, see some rare classic cars, take photographs, meet the drivers and enjoy the timeless allure of vintage automobiles at Ballymascanlon Hotel at 6pm for the overall finish line of the event.
This year's event was launched by Dancing with the Stars judge, Karen Byrne and her fiancé, musician Jake Carter.
They urged people to support the event, saying 'family is so important to us both and when we were approached by Jack and Jill to help announce its partnership with RETRO Cannonball, it was a no-brainer. RETRO Cannonball is such a brilliant event, and a true celebration of rare and classic cars that will thrill the whole family.
"We hope that people will be inspired to get out onto the high-roads and by-roads along the route to check out this incredible spectacle. And most importantly, if they have a few euro to spare, please donate it to Jack and Jill, because you'll be making a meaningful difference for families who so rely on Jack and Jill to keep the show on the road at home.'
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