The fifth running of this celebration of pre-war motoring ventures further north than ever before as it crosses the midlands and explores the mountains and coast of the ancient kingdom of Connacht.

6 to 9 May 2024

Stunning Irish scenery, hospitality and charm.

View the published entry list by clicking the link below!

No.CrewVehicleCCYearClass
-Andrew Bailey (IE) / Philippa Bailey (GB)Bentley Supersports45001923-
-Hans Kuipers (NL) / Marien Kuipers (NL)Bentley 3/4½45001924-
-Graham Goodwin (GB) / Marina Goodwin (GB)Bentley Supersports53001925-
-Jonathan Procter (GB) / TBA ()Bentley 3/4½45001925-
-Nick Sleep (GB) / Jessica Sleep (GB)Bentley Supersports53001926-
-Nigel Batchelor (GB) / Gina Batchelor (GB)Bentley 4½ Tourer43981928-
-David Roberts (GB) / Jo Roberts (GB)Chrysler 75 Roadster40781929-
-Tim Mullins (USA) / Tara Mullins (USA)Bentley 4½ Tourer45001929-
-Hugh Apthorp (GB) / Lesley Apthorp (GB)Bentley 4½ Blower45001931-
-Mickey Gabbett (IE) / Edwina Gaisford-St Lawrence (IE)Alvis 12/60 Beetleback16451931-
-George Beale (GB) / Angus Forsyth (GB)MG J37501932-
-Peter Morton (GB) / Louise Morton (GB)Alvis Speed 2043001932-
-Hans Abrahams (USA) / Jonathan Shears (GB)Frazer Nash-BMW TT Replica15001933-
-Chris Woodhouse (GB) / Ingrid Woodhouse (GB)MG L1 Special10871933-
-Stuart Dytham (GB) / Ann Dytham (GB)MG K2KD11001933-
-Michael Jackson (IE) / Mary Jackson (GB)Talbot AV10530001933-
-Eric Kavanagh (IE) / TBA ()Frazer Nash-BMW TT Replica14951934-
-David Long (GB) / TBA ()Talbot AV10534001934-
-Andrew Boland (IE) / Ann Boland (IE)Talbot AV10535001934-
-Anthony Boland (IE) / Orla Boland (IE)Talbot AV10530001934-
-Jack Brien (GB) / Olivia Holroyd (GB)MG NA Magnette12711934-
-Peter Gordon (GB) / Jacqueline Gordon (GB)Talbot 9023001934-
-Anthony James Boland (IE) / Eoin Boland (IE)Alvis Speed 2027001934-
-Rob Jeurissen (NL) / Jeanne Jeurissen (NL)Bentley Derby35001934-
-Carl-Peter Forster (DE) / Carl-Ferdinand Forster (DE)Lagonda LG 45 Rapide45001936-
-Kenneth MacEwan (GB) / Susan Godfrey (GB)Riley Kestrel 424431936-
-Chris Abrey (GB) / Sara Banham (GB)BMW 32819711936-
-Tomasz Dzitko (PL) / Beata Siwek (PL)MG Magnette12711936-
-Diarmaid Boland (IE) / TBA ()BMW 319/5519001937-
-Robert Cook (GB) / Geoffrey Morson (GB)Chevrolet Coupe33001937-
-Jim Boland (IE) / Neil Sutton (IE)Frazer Nash-BMW 32819711937-
-Jim Gately (USA) / Tony Brooks (GB)Cadillac 60 series56701937-
-Eugene Larkin (IE) / Yvonne Larkin (IE)Bentley Derby42501937-
-Stephen Owens (GB) / Nicholas Bloxham (GB)Jaguar SS10019921937-
-Richard Phillipson (GB) / Catherine Phillipson (GB)Alvis Special43001937-
-Keith Wickham (GB) / Sophie Kavanagh (GB)Bentley 4.6 Sport40001937-
-Keith Ashworth (GB) / Norah Ashworth (GB)Frazer Nash-BMW 32819711938-
-Gavin Henderson (GB) / Rory Henderson (GB)Frazer Nash-BMW 32819771939-
-Austin Baird (GB) / TBA ()MG TB12501939-
-Jeff Urbina (USA) / Chris Pike (NZ)MG TB Supercharged14661939-
-Mick de Hass (NL) / Grace de Haas (NL)HRG 150015001939-
-Jean Steinhäuser (LU) / Anne Collard (LU)Ford Coupe36001939-
-Manuel Dubs (CH) / Irene Dubs (CH)Ford Coupe36191940-
-Declan Costello (IE) / TBAMG TB12501943-
-Tim Eades (USA) / Jim McLaren (USA)MG TC12501949-
-Adrian Brooks (GB) / Lee Brooks (GB)TBATBATBA-
-Ben Brooks (GB) / Ria Brooks (GB)TBATBATBA-
-Michael Cotter (IE) / TBA ()TBATBATBA-
-Simon Brien (GB) / Juanita Brien(GB)TBATBATBA-
-Clint Smith (GB) / Dawn Smith (GB)TBATBATBA-
-John Bacon (AU) / Lyndall Bacon (AU)TBATBATBA-
-Jason Smith (GB) / Sarah Smith (GB)TBATBATBA-
-Francis Rhatigan (IE) / Marie Rhatigan (IE)TBATBATBA-
-Nigel Woof (GB) / Sally Woof (GB)TBATBATBA-
-Sholto Gilbertson-Hart (GB) / William Gilbertson-Hart (GB)TBATBATBA-

Event Highlights

The fifth Vintage Shamrock will start west of Dublin on Monday 6 May 2024, an easy drive from the international air and ferry ports. After a morning of Scrutineering and other formalities we’ll set out on the first afternoon to explore the estates, private houses and roads of Counties Meath, Kildare and Cavan.

On the second day we will strike further west (and a little north) to the rugged Wild Atlantic Way, basing ourselves in the beautiful estate town of Westport, County Mayo for the next three nights. This bustling hub, designed by the renowned architect James Wyatt and overlooked by the impressive Croagh Patrick mountain, is the perfect spot for an evening’s exploration of the vast array of restaurants, pubs and lively music sessions.

During the days we will avail of the best driving roads that this part of Ireland has to offer and explore more of the private estates and exclusive grounds that are normally not available to the public.

We will head both south into the remote mountains of the Connemara National Park and north to explore the less well trodden paths of this countryside that was so beloved by the poet W B Yeats and provided inspiration for many of his works including “Lake Isle of Innisfree”. Covering Counties Galway, Sligo and Mayo, which are all new territory for the Shamrock, the route will contain some of the best scenery on the Emerald Isle.

We invite you and your cars to enjoy the unique character of the Vintage Shamrock, in the company of fellow enthusiasts of pre-war motoring.

Where and when…

Monday 6 May

Scrutineering, Signing-On & Start at the Johnstown Estate west of Dublin

Tuesday 7 May

Johnstown Estate to Knockranny House Hotel, Westport

Wednesday 8 May 

Loop out and back to Knockranny House, free evening to explore Westport

Thursday 9 May

Loop out and back to finish in Westport for the Prize-giving dinner
Eligible Cars:

Pre-war cars of a specification produced before 31 December 1945. Please check with us if you are not sure if your car is eligible.

Competition:

There will be a number of Regularity sections each day on twisty but quiet minor roads. There will also be a variety of Tests on private land, ranging from car parks and farm tracks to hill-climbs and purpose built motorsport venues.

Roads used:

The route will be mainly on asphalt surfaces although some tests and regularity sections may use good gravel and grass surfaces. We use minor roads to explore areas that few tourists will ever see, some of which may be bumpy, but we go out of our way to avoid rough and pot-holed roads.

Hospitality:

Four nights’ accommodation is provided as part of the entry fee, along with a group dinner on three of those evenings. Refreshments at lunch and coffee halts will also be provided in a variety of venues. On Day 2 there will be a van to assist with transporting your luggage between hotels (sensible weight restrictions will apply).

Navigation:

All of the route will be defined in detailed Road Books issued on a daily basis. Non-competitive sections and some of the Regularity Sections will be defined by Tulip diagrams. Other sections may require some basic map reading but all of the required map extracts will be provided.

Event Category:

Request an entry form

To request more information and an entry form for Vintage Shamrock 2024 please click on the button below and fill in the required details.

You can also contact the Rally the Globe office on +44 (0) 113 360 8961, or email directly via info@rallytheglobe.com

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Reasons to book With Us!

Rally the Globe is a not-for-profit club that exists to support a broad family of motorsport enthusiasts who want to explore the world in historic and classic vehicles. All our club’s rallies come with highly experienced support crew and safety cover including:

Expert teams of sweep mechanics

On-call doctor or paramedic

Recommendations of experts in crew training and car preparation, shipping and insurance

Advice, encouragement and assistance from our friendly and knowledgeable team

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