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Mercedes Benz Spring Run to the West

The Mercedes Benz Club cordially invite members and friends to visit Donegal on the weekend of  May 17th / 19th 2019. Hotel; We have arranged excellent accommodation at the Mill Park hotel in Donegal town.  €119pps Gala Dinner/B&B, €179 pps two nights with Gala Dinner on Sat, €229 pps for three nights B&B with Gala Dinner on Sat night. Friday: Meet at Mill Park Hotel by 6pm for short evening run / Boat Trip or similar. Return to Mill Park hotel for evening meal at 8pm. Saturday: Saturdays activities are being finalised. Gala Dinner on Saturday Night at Mill Park … Read more

Autumn Weekend Away 18th Oct – 20th Oct 2019

Arriving Friday afternoon at the Westgrove Hotel in Clane Co. Kildare. Saturday morning, visiting the Japanese Gardens and National Stud. Saturday afternoon, off to the Kildare Village Outlets for a bit of shopping. Saturday evening, Dinner at the hotel. Sunday, day of leisure and return home. Cost of Hotel for two people for 2 nights B&B + 1 dinner together with entrance fees to gardens and stud is €270. Cost for one person is €165. There is an option to stay an extra night – €90 per couple B&B or €70 for single. For more details, contact Victor Andrews on 087 988 1036 … Read more

NCT Regulations for Vintage Cars

Note: This refers to the current rules. There are proposed changes to this. See here The following information which we have received from the RSA will be of particular interest to members and all vintage car enthusiasts. SI No 567 of 2009 Road Traffic (National Car Test) Regulations Cars first registered prior to 1st January 1980 are NOT subject to testing. Cars over 10 years old and first registered after 1st January 1980 must now be tested  EVERY YEAR. This came into effect on 1st June 2011. Vintage cars used for hire or reward (a small public service vehicle—SPSV) must be … Read more