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Irish Independent
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Irish Independent
Supercars making their way to Kerry as part of special charity road trip
The organisers of the Bumblebee 1000 Supercar charity road run have scheduled the event for June 13 to 15. The three-day trip begins in Dublin on Friday, June 13. The convoy will make its way through Kildare, Tipperary, and Limerick before reaching its day one finish line at the Neil Armstrong Way in Tralee. The supercars are expected to arrive in Tralee at 4pm on Friday, marking the end of the first leg of the journey. Newly crowned Kerry Rose Laura Daly and Mayor of Tralee Mikey Sheehy will be on hand to meet the drivers on their arrival into Tralee, where a spectacular show is promised and timed to coincide with he opening events of the Féile na mBláth festival taking place in the town park the same weekend. The road trip will feature over 100 supercars. These include the Italian Ferrari SF90, which has a twin-turbo V8 engine producing 986bhp. Also expected is the Ferrari 296 GTB, which features a twin-turbo V6 engine and generates 819 bhp. There will be a selection of Lamborghinis taking part, including Huracáns and the track-inspired STO, plus Aventadors and the super rare SVJ model. Ireland's only 2025 Bentley Continental GT Mulliner will be there, alongside German sports cars, including plenty of Porsches like the GT3 RS, and a range of BMW M cars. Participants will then travel to Killarney for their overnight stay at the Hotel Europe. All money raised from the 'Talladega Nights' Road Trip will go to Little Blue Heroes. This charity is run by An Garda Síochána and provides support for sick children. To date, Bumblebee 1000 has raised over €608,649 for this charity. On Saturday, June 14, the convoy will go on traverse the Ring of Kerry, with a fuel stop in Cahersiveen and lunch in Sneem, before arriving at the Lewis Road Car Park in Killarney at approximately 3pm. Sunday, June 15, will see the cars depart from the Europe Hotel in Killarney, heading through Cork before finishing in Portlaoise. The event is made possible with support from the Tralee Municipal District Office, Kerry County Council, Tralee Chamber Alliance, Kerry Motor Club and Mikey Sheehy, Mayor of Tralee. Further details about the event can be found on or through their social media channels.
Irish Independent
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Kingdom County Show turns 75 as this year's outing is officially launched ahead of event in May
The launch saw supporters and friends of the show – the Kerry Rose hopefuls amongst them – gather to look back on the journey so far and look ahead to what promises to be a landmark weekend on Saturday May 10 and Sunday, May 11 in the beautiful setting that is Ballymacthomas in Tralee. The weekend, which always proves hugely popular, is once again promises something for everyone with an unforgettable mix of entertainment, tradition, and fun for all ages set to be on offer. From exciting livestock competitions and top-class equestrian events to a lively dog show, vintage tractors, food and craft stalls, and the ever-popular kids' zone and petting farm, the show will be bursting with attractions. Families will be able to enjoy live music, interactive exhibitions, and delicious local food, while farming enthusiasts can explore the latest in agricultural innovation and machinery. In celebration of its 75th year, the Kingdom County Show also said this week that they are incredibly proud to support the incredible Little Blue Heroes Foundation, a charity dedicated to helping families of seriously ill children, many of whom dream of one day becoming little Gardaí. The show will be raising funds and awareness for this much-loved cause throughout the weekend. Speaking at the launch, Show Chairperson Michael Costello said: 'Reaching 75 years is a remarkable achievement. It speaks volumes about the unwavering support of our community, the tireless efforts of our volunteers, and the passion of all who've contributed over the years. We're delighted to celebrate with a two-day event that has something for everyone — and we're proud to support Little Blue Heroes as part of it.' With the countdown now on, the Kingdom County Show is gearing up to welcome thousands of visitors for a weekend that celebrates all that's great about Kerry, its heritage, its future, and its vibrant community.
Irish Independent
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Festivals
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