Tagged: Model T

Stradbally Steam Fair 2022

After a recess of two years, on account of Covid-19, the annual steam rally at Stradbally, Co. Laois took place on 31st July 2022 and we took up our position in the manicured grassland plot where our Model T Ford cars and commercials were all...

Ballinadee 26th June 2022

It is hard to believe that three years have passed since we were guests of the O’Neill family in Ballinadee.  Much has happened since.  We endured COVID 19 and for all intents and purpose we were shut down.  What a pleasure it was for us...

1915 Model T

T Thoughts – Robert Lambert

As every Model T owner knows, starting the car by hand is fairly straightforward, or is it? Standard procedure before attempting to start the car is to prime the carb with fuel, set the advance/retard and throttle levers. Finally, when everything is set, turn on...

Mosney Pre War Run June 2022

Out of the blue, we received a call from the organisers of the North East Vintage Car Club to see if we could rally support for their Mosney pre war event on Sunday 19th June inst.  What made the call interesting and something that needed...

Virginia Spring Run May 2022

We very pleased that relatively new members of the Irish Model T Ford Club volunteered to host our second Spring Run based at their home.  Nearby the Coote’s family business, CRAFTS OF IRELAND, demonstrate and teach traditional skills and crafts to people of all ages. ...

Adare Run April 2022

Cars started to arrive on Saturday evening and were securely locked indoors. Participants have travelled far and wide, from Northern Ireland, Donegal, Dublin, Cork.  Most of those who arrived on Saturday stayed in Adare and enjoyed the local food and hospitality. From 9.30am on Sunday...

Veteran Car Club Minor Event April 2022

At short notice on the Tuesday of Holy Week, an invitation was extended to our membership to partake as guests in the Veteran Car Club week end event based at Celtic Ross Hotel, Rosscarbery.  Our membership was duly circulated and three days later four of...

T Thoughts – My Family and Vintage Cars

Hello, my name is Eimear (15) and today I’m going to be talking about my family and vintage cars I will be discussing My Grandad, The Irish Model T Ford Club, their rally’s, costumes members wear on these rallies, and I will be mentioning some...

Autumn Run October 2021

A short drive with long stops.  That was the order of the day heralded by Paul and John in advance of a members circulation to say that our Autumn Run would take place at a new venue in early October 2021.  To add to the...

IVVCC Brass Brigade Run September 2021

We were all pleased to receive an email in mid summer to the effect that all going well and with health regulatory approval, the delightful Brass Brigade would take place in early September 2021 where the rally base would be at Lyrath Estate, a quick drive...