Friday May 22nd to Monday May 25th - VBOA International Meeting, Cork, Ireland

Details at www.vboa.org.uk

Details of the 2015 VBOA International Meeting in Ireland have now been finalised by Bill Ryan of the Vauxhall Bedford Opel Club Ireland and confirmed entries are already in from Holland,Switzerland, Sweden, UK, Australia and, of course, Ireland.

The event will be based at the Hibernian Hotel & Leisure Center Mallow Co. Cork from May 22nd to the 25th 2015 and will be visiting some of the most beautiful areas and venues that counties Cork and Kerry have to offer, along with enjoying some of the most relaxing activities available . It looks like being an event that will be remembered by all. Mallow is a town in north Cork and is at the crossroads of Munster and is an excellent central location to base the 2015 VBOA International. (www.hibernianhotelmallow.com.  or Mallow on www.virtualtourist.com)

Friday May 22nd: entrants will arrive at the Hibernian from 3pm (15.00) and get to know each other and can also relax in the Hotel leisure centre . There will be an optional short run to Doneraile Wild Life park (7 miles - 11.5 klms) - entry free. See www.heritageireland.ie/donerailewildlifepark for details .

Dinner will be served at 9 pm (21.00).

Saturday May 23rd: depart Hotel at 9.30am (09.30) and drive (37 miles - 59.7 Klms) to the historic town of Cobh and spend 3 hours there . There is a wide selection of things to do like a visit to the Cobh Heritage Centre, a 1hour 15 minute cruise around Cork Harbour (Cork has the second largest natural harbour in the World) or a trip on the road train tour of the town (charges will apply). Or you can also just stroll around and explore this beautiful town and see what it has to offer at your own pace .(www.visitcobh.com).

Departure from Cobh will be at 2.00pm (14.00) and then we cross the river Lee on the River Ferry to the southern side of Cork habour and drive (13 miles - 21 klms) to the seaside village of Crosshaven, passing by one of the oldest sailing clubs in the world . Then drive a short distance to the amazing Camden Fort Meagher for a visit (www.camdenfortmeagher.ie). Entrance charge 5 euro.

We will leave Fort Camden at 4.30pm(16.30) and drive the 36.5 miles - 60 Klms back to Mallow and prepare for the Grand Dinner at the Hibernian at 8pm (20.00)

Sunday May 24th: depart Mallow for Kilgarvan at 9.30am (09.30) to visit the local Motor Museum - a distance of 50.5 miles - 81.3 klms.(www.kilgarvanmotormuseum.com) - entry 6 euro including tea /coffee.

Following our visit to this charming family run Museum we will  head for Killarney National Park at 1.00pm (13.00) via the beautifull town of Kenmare and a drive along the N71 over the famous Molls Gap passing Ladys View and Torc Waterfall a distance of 25.2 miles - 40.6 klms. At Killarney National Park (entry free) some excellent views of the Killarney lakes can be seen. (www.killarneynationalpark.ie)

We will have to tear ourselves away from Killarney at 5pm (7.00) and return to Mallow for our farewell dinner at 21.00 .

Monday May 25th: time to say farewell to new and old friends and depart the hotel after breakfast.

Bill has finalised a deal with the Hibernian Hotel for a three night stay including bed, breakfast, and dinner for two people sharing a room @ 277 euro per room. This will include the use of the leisure centre. Family rooms are available and single occupancy will cost extra.

All bookings at the hotel will be done directly by entrants after they first register for the the event at www.vbooci@gmail.com or www.corkbillkate@hotmail.com. and receive a booking code and entry number . The special hotel rate can be extended should people like to stay longer than three nights. They have also secured an excellent deal of 25% off your chosen ferry crossing with Irish Ferries, the official ferry company for the event. Check www.irishferries.com for routes, times, crossings and all ferry details. A special booking code with details for booking ferries will be given to all entries . Entry to the event is free.

This looks like a great event in the making. Please ensure all your club members , friends and relations know what is on offer. A flyer, giving a taste of some of the treats in store is attached. See you there!

If the ferry was cheaper I could be keen on this

Not surprised given your location. You are halfway there compared to the rest of us!

Not surprised given your location. You are halfway there compared to the rest of us!

makes up for you being 20 mins away from Billing every year John 

Sounds interesting then irish boys love cavs might be a taxi back lol

makes up for you being 20 mins away from Billing every year John 

Like that

Can get 40-60% discount on stena ferries paul,

Plus if frisco wants any discounts when he pops over i will do a swap for some turf!!!

Sounds like fun

We went to the last one and lets just say the VBOA had very little interest in anyone but themselves

lets go 

lets go 

if you're serious I shall join you  ;D

We went to the last one and lets just say the VBOA had very little interest in anyone but themselves

as in older cars Ivan or just there members

They came over in vintage stuff from the 20s-50s and had no interest in anything newer. They were just generally unfriendly.

If people from here come across we'll be there with bells on but I'm not bothered otherwise.

if someone wants to get some prices together if i have a car together i maybe up for this as well

if someone wants to get some prices together if i have a car together i maybe up for this as well

You have a car together Jase?  :o

i might have by then

They came over in vintage stuff from the 20s-50s and had no interest in anything newer. They were just generally unfriendly.

If people from here come across we'll be there with bells on but I'm not bothered otherwise.

stuff that ivan, our next euro trip is camping in your garden and driving round Ireland 

Detail now in first post.