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07th Sep 2023

Record number of Lamborghinis to convoy through Ireland next weekend

Fiona Frawley

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Pulling up in a lambo isn’t typically an activity Irish people partake in – we’re loyally bound to our Skodas and the odd Yaris, and apart from the herd of Range Rovers trundling through South County Dublin we play it fairly safe and standard when it comes to car choices.

Which is why a flock of Lamborghinis cruising from one end of the country to another is sure to draw a crowd, giving car enthusiasts a chance to see the luxury vehicles up close.

The convoy is part of Cannonball, a charity event organised for next weekend with all funds raised going to The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation.

Photo: Kasia Farat & INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Cannonball is the largest organised road trip in Europe, featuring luxury cars from the likes of Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, Aston Martin, and Maserati. The event has already raised €1,538,602 for Irish charities and promises to bring a unique atmosphere to host towns all over the country.

This year’s event begins at Malahide Castle in Dublin on Friday September 15th, with spectators welcome to view the cars from Thursday evening September 14th. The event will depart Malahide at 10.30am, take a fuel stop in Circle K in Kells Co Meath before continuing to Cavan for a lunch stop at the Slieve Russell Hotel and then on to Ballina, Co Mayo for the first overnight stop. On Saturday September 16th the convoy will leave the Quay in Ballina at 10.30am and travel to Salthill Hotel Co Galway for lunch at 1pm, a fuel stop at 3.30pm in Circle K Moneygall and then onwards to Pery Square Limerick City for the second finish line in association with Limerick City and County Council.

On Sunday September 17th the supercars will leave Limerick City at 10.30am, then fuel up at Circle K Fermoy and then onwards to Cork for lunch at Fota Island Resort before a big dramatic final finish line in Kilkenny City at 6pm in association with Kilkenny County Council.

Photo: Kasia Farat

Spectators will have the chance to view the sought-after supercars up close, with plenty more entertainment including Brazilian Dancers, live DJs and bands scheduled across the host towns. The event is completely free and family friendly – organisers are also inviting spectators to dress up with prizes to be awarded for best dressed.

More information is available via the Cannonball website.

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