Tagged: Model T

T Thoughts – John Brady

Mick Melia’s Ford Model T Ton Truck As a child I listened to my father’s childhood stories about Mick Melia’s Ford Truck. Mick was a neighbour who had returned from America, having spent over thirty years there. On his return in 1926 he bought a...

T Thoughts – Ann Duffy

Hello Members, My first introduction to Model Ts was when we traveled to England to bring home our 1913 Tourer. Twelve months later 2013 I was asked if I would like to go for a weekend away. Sure I thought all my birthdays had come together....

President’s Greetings April 2020

MEMBERS, Our country is in the midst of a health crisis due to a dreadful Coronavirus. Many of our members are cocooning at home and keeping a safe distance from others so that we may protect ourselves and our fellow citizens. For now there is...

Callen May 2018

The early Summer Run of the Irish Model T Ford Club took place on Sunday 13th May 2018. This year, for the first time, it was in a new venue – Callan, Co Killkenny where our rally base was the home of Una and Jerry....

VD Trophy 2016 Celebrations Cork June 2017

We were asked by the Cork Convention Bureau whether part of the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Henry Ford & Son Limited setting up a manufacturing plant at Marina in Cork, whether we would showcase our ubiquitous vehicles by chauffeuring special guests from Germany...

Sam’s Cross August 2016

Sam’s Cross was the birth place of Michael Collins. He was born on 16th October 1890 and died on 22nd August 1922 at Beal an Blaith. Today, 21st August 2016, the President of Ireland becomes the first head of State to deliver an historic Michael...

De Courcey Harvest and Ploughing August 2014

Encouraged by John & Mary O’Neill, members from Cork attended at Barrel’s Cross, Kinsale, on the Monday of the August week end 2014 to see and admire a collection of Ford agricultural tractors demonstrate the art of harvesting followed by ploughing, ranging from the primitive...

Bandon Run June 2014

This year our run took place on Sunday 15 June 2014.  Drivers’ briefing by Bob Clarke We gathered at Bandon Motors where we were greeted by our hosts Bob and Catherine Clarke. Tea, Coffee and scones were served before we set off in glorious sunshine...

Youghal May 2014

The 8th Annual Blackwater T Run – The annual Model T trip in West Waterford took place in Sunday 18 May 2014 and we had 19 T’s cars and commercials present. As usual we gathered at Ardsallagh Lodge, home of Tim and Elizabeth for morning coffee and...

Adare April 2014

Model T Run Easter Sunday April 2014 DAVID and MARIAN Cuddy hosts of Spring run 2014 Irish Model T Ford Club The first run of the Irish Model T Ford Club took place on Easter Sunday20 April 2014. It was great to meet up again...