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Irish Independent
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Irish Independent
Maserati, Porsche and Peugeot lead the pack as Wicklow vintage car show goes off with a bang
There was a truly unique selection of motors on display in St Patrick's Church, including a very original 1920s Bentley, a rare 1950s Maserati and a magnificent 1980s Ferrari, as well as a rank of unique Ford vehicles, spanning the decades, showing how the marque has evolved over the years. All were hoping to impress the special guest judge for the show, expert dealer and social media influencer, Nadia Adan from Ashford Motors. Remarking on the turnout, organisers Andrew and Philippa Bailey said: 'We are delighted with the huge amount of support for the show, both from those exhibiting cars and those attending as visitors. It was an event run by the community for the community and was a fantastic example of everyone coming together to create something special. "The atmosphere was really uplifting, with the Stedfast Band providing wonderful music, children playing games, the parish refreshment tent being a central focus for socialising and the golden ticket raffle for rides in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang causing great excitement. It was also an honour to have the winning Deutz tractor from the 1964 World Ploughing Championship on display too,' they continued. "We had a remarkable array of cars on show, many from private collections, but there could only be three winners. The public voted an exceptional 1956 Maserati 150S as their car of choice, the entrants voted for a 1933 Peugeot 301CR and Nadia Adan of Ashford Motors, who was the celebrity judge, chose a 1973 Porsche 911 E as her favourite. 'We would like to thank everyone who travelled to come to the show, all the amazing volunteers and also our sponsors: Ashford Motors, Auto Care, AXA, Glen Fuels, Goggin Insurances, King Tree Services, Panda, Pension & Financial and Powerscourt Estate,' they concluded.
Irish Daily Mirror
03-05-2025
- Automotive
- Irish Daily Mirror
Garage boss Nadia Adan leads epic supercar rally for Ireland's sick kids
Bighearted businesswoman Nadia Adan is leading the cheers for this Bumbleance charity run that gears up today. Bumbleance is a children's ambulance charity that has taken thousands of children to appointments at hospitals across Ireland. Heartbreakingly, the service also transports some kids back home for the last time. Nadia told the Irish Mirror: 'I will be leading the Bumbleance charity run. It's a brilliant cause and I am so happy to get behind it from the front. Bumbleance is a children's ambulance charity that has taken over 2,000 Irish kids to hospital appointments and some back home for their last time with dignity. It's a great cause and one that depends on this run.' Garage boss Nadia, who owns Ashford Motors in Wicklow, will be driving a Lamborghini to promote the charity and will be at all the stops. It launched on Friday, at 4pm from Railway Karting in Cookstown, Co Tyrone, and Nadia said: 'I really hope people can join us on the route.' The cars then cruise through Ballybofey in Donegal, Ballina in Mayo, Maam Cross in Galway's Connemara. They set off today from Galway city on their way to Tullamore in Offaly and swinging back up northward to Banbridge in Co Down, and finishing at the Titanic Hotel Belfast on Sunday. Organisers hope to raise tens of thousands of euro for Ireland's only dedicated children's ambulance service. Bumbleance was selected as the charity partner for the much-anticipated super car rally The Bear Run 74. Now in its fourth year, The Bear Run 74 showcases some of the world's most iconic and luxurious cars – all in support of a great cause. A spokesperson said: 'Bumbleance makes a difference by empowering the thousands of families who are unable to access their child's healthcare. It provides nationwide medical journeys in a safe, caring, and fun environment, completely free of charge.' He added: 'Bumbleance travelled over 600,000km across 2,389 trips last year, which was a 21% increase from the previous year. However, rising demand meant that unfortunately 348 trips could not be fulfilled due to limited resources. Fundraisers like The Bear Run 74 are essential to ensuring no child is left without access to the medical care they need.' The Bear Run 74 founder Keith Gamble said: 'The Bear Run 74 was set up in memory of my late father who passed away at the age of 74 to cancer. We have raised €153,636 for charity to date.'
