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Celtic Old Vehicle Owners Club
Norman Pratt Memorial Run
Sunday 1st May 2011
Proceeds of the day in aid of local Charities
Vehicles must be pre 31st December 1984
NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED ON THE DAY
Entry Fee: €30 per Adult €10 per child
NO. OF ADULTS ………………. NO. OF CHILDREN ……………
Commemorative Video of the Event will be available on request
Fee includes:
Special category prizes for pre 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and 70’s and 80’s cars
A chance to win the Norman Pratt Memorial Trophy
Special category for Commercial Vehicles
Special Category for Motor Bikes
Reception in Ballivor at lunchtime hosted by the Ballivor Town Council
Dinner at The Marriott Hotel, Ashbourne
Finishers Award (for first 150 pre-paid Entries only)
Assembly from 9.00 a.m. at The Marriott Hotel, Ashbourne
Departure at 11.00 a.m. SHARP
Return the completed Entry Form below before Friday 15th April
with a cheque payable to The Celtic Old Vehicle Owners Club to:
Maeve Geraghty, ‘Arkadia’, Hanlonstown, Navan, Co. Meath. (Tel. 086 3669384)
Name: …………………………………………………………
Address: …………………………………………………………………………………
e-mail………………………………………………… Mob No. ………………………………
Vehicle Make:…………………………………………Model:…………………………….Year:………………..
Reg. No.: ………………………………..Club:……………………………………………….
Indemnification
In consideration of this entry being accepted, I declare that the vehicle will be covered by insurance under the Road Traffic Acts and I confirm further that the driver of the vehicle will hold a current Driver’s Licence and that the vehicle has been deemed fully roadworthy by a qualified scrutineer. The COVOC, itsCommittee and members will not accept any liability or responsibility whatsoever in respect of any claim for damages arising as a result of any vehicle or person participation in this event. I further agree to be bound by the rules governing this event and to undertake to abide by the instructions of the organising committee.
Signed: …………………………………………………………….. Date: ……………………………………
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Most of you will not be aware that the Fry Model Railway, owned by Dublin Tourism and housed in a purpose built building in Malahide Castle grounds has been given notice by Fingal County Council, the owners of the premises.
The reason for the eviction is not clear.
Again, many of you will have visited the Fry Model Railway at some time, and would be aware of the significance of this working layout, and associated static displays. It is the only working layout on the island to represent the history of our railways over the past 170 years or so, with the main line representing Belfast – Dublin – Cork, and including the narrow gauge and such delights as the mail boat sailing from Dun Laoghaire, and the Guinness barges on the River Liffey.
The layout, as far as we can ascertain, is to be put into storage, following its dismantling. The deadline for this is the end of February. No further details are available, and the future of both public and enthusiast viewing is uncertain.
An alternative location should be found, if possible, and we are appealing to ALL of you to come up with suggestions, north, south, east or west, in order that this magnificent collection should be kept available for public viewing. One suggestion is that it be re-erected in the grounds of Collins Barracks Museum in Dublin, which would have the advantage that it would be on a Luas route, close to Heuston/Kingsbridge station and on numerous bus lines. This is an area which should be explored further. It must be remembered though, that the layout is effectively a living organism, and requires maintenance on a regular basis, and the possibility of a continuous upgrading, as it has had over the last 20 years or so. Money will be required on an ongoing basis to maintain it; hence, it cannot be free entrance, wherever it may end up.
Timing is somewhat fortuitous, as the politicians in the South will now be more amenable to pressure, with an upcoming election, so I appeal to all of you to exercise whatever influence you have to ensure that the Fry Model Railway has a future in the public eye.
There will be one more opportunity to see the layout in action before its demise in its current form, and when we find out when that is to be we will notify the community of modellers and railfans on the Island. We would be keen to see a large turnout for that event to ensure that the authorities see that there is a huge interest in this collection.
There is also a requirement for a more formal support group for the Fry Model Railway, and a Friends of the Fry Model Railway is now in the process of formation. You are invited to give it your support.
I also appeal to you to ensure the widest possible circulation of this e-mail by whatever means possible among the model and prototype railway community.
John Hamill
Chairman Model Railway Society of Ireland
Interim Convenor, Friends of the Fry Model Railway
jghamill55@gmail.com
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Headhunters Barber Shop & Railway Museum
5 Darling Street, Enniskillen, Co.Fermanagh, BT74 7DP.
Located in the town centre, ten minutes walk from Enniskillen Bus Station.
Contact: Tel. (048) 6632 7488 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (048) 6632 7488 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or Email: info@headhuntersmuseum.com
Web: www.headhuntersmuseum.com
Facilities: Museum, toilet facilities and traditional barber shop.
Opening Hours: Open all year round, Tuesday-Saturday 9.00am – 5.30pm. Closed Bank Holidays.
A trip to Headhunters Barber Shop & Railway Museum is like taking a remarkable journey into the past bringing the golden age of the railway vividly to life. Although the railway network within Fermanagh closed in 1957 visitors can recall the memories, emotional appeal and excitement associated with the nostalgic era of steam travel. Admission to the museum is free and is certainly a unique way of learning about Fermanagh’s railway heritage. Established in 2002, with the help of former railway employees and enthusiasts this exhibition lovingly recreates working environments such as the General Manager’s Office, Station Booking Office and Railway Signal Box. This is complemented by a remarkable collection of railway memorabilia including uniforms, signalling instruments, signs, lamps, tableware, timetables, tickets and photographs from the three railway companies which operated throughout Co. Fermanagh and the border counties – The Great Northern Railway (Ireland), The Sligo, Leitrim & Northern Counties Railway and The Clogher Valley Railway. Whether you are a railway enthusiast, former railway employee or just a child brought up on ‘Thomas the Tank Engine’, why not combine your visit with a unique opportunity to have your hair professionally styled in the most nostalgic surroundings. It certainly is a Barbers Shop with a ‘rail’ difference!
The General Manager’s Office – a classic of the little seen Trompe l’œil genre.Other Local Attractions: Within ten minutes walking distance are Enniskillen Castle Museums, The Buttermarket Craft Centre, Forthill Park & Coles Monument and the MV Kestrel Waterbus to Devenish Island. Other local attractions include Marble Arch Caves, Belleek Pottery, Castle Archdale Country Park, Sheelin Irish Lace Museum and National Trust properties at Florence Court, Castlecoole and Crom.
Further information here: http://www.discovernorthernireland.com/
Headhunters Museum is a tribute to the collecting passion of Selwyn Johnston and professionalism with which he has approached the daunting task of building up such a niche collection from railways that disappeared from the local landscape more than half a century ago. If you’re in the North West be sure to drop in for a short back and sides.
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THE CLUB WILL BE ATTENDING THE SAINT PATRICK’S DAY PARADE IN URLINGFORD. THIS PARADE IS AT 12.30 .
MORE DETAIL OF OUR PLAN FOR THIS EVENT WILL FOLLOW SOON
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