Knockbridge Classic Rally returns this September

After a two 12 months break attributable to Covid, the annual Knockbridge Classic Rally and Working Day returns on Sunday 11 September to the center of Knockbridge simply exterior Dundalk.

There will likely be tons to maintain everybody entertained, be they younger or outdated, and a really satisfying household time out is assured. The listing of highlights on the day is infinite with many new sights added this 12 months. The membership are delighted to welcome again Declan Nerney, certainly one of Eire’s prime nation music entertainers. Declan will likely be on stage at 3pm to entertain everybody together with his quite a few chart hits. 

There will likely be a jiving competitors so when you’ve got the strikes that may flip heads then do not be shy and are available alongside. High prize is €100. The membership are additionally thrilled to have two regionally famend musical teams take part this 12 months – Dundalk Ukulele Strummers and the Stedfast Sneakers Brass Band. When you’ve got not been fortunate sufficient to see these teams earlier than – you’re in for an actual deal with! 

The day will present the 1000’s of tourists with the chance to see how farming was carried out in years passed by and for the older folks to reminisce about days passed by. House owners of classic tractors, automobiles and bicycles will journey from far and huge to take part. 

Classic tractors and equipment will likely be put by way of their paces within the “dwell” working discipline which guarantees to be a spectacular sight with a horse pushed threshing mill, steam engines, classic mix shows, potato planting, horse ploughing and classic ploughing all going down on the day. The John Deere Lanz self propelled baler which has proved a Tik Tok sensation will likely be on show additionally. 

Conventional crafts resembling basket weaving, blacksmith, wooden turning and tin craft are all to be seen all through the occasion. There may also be a standard cottage and mannequin classic farm for viewing on the day.   

Kids will likely be catered for within the enjoyable nook with amusements together with inflatables, tender play space, magic reveals, craft workshops, face portray, balloon modelling and plenty of extra novelty occasions.  

Why not put your 4 legged pal to the check on the canine present which all the time attracts a lot of entrants. Classes vary from pups underneath 12 months, little one handler underneath 12, massive canine, small canine, canine over seven years and canine the choose wish to take dwelling! A lot of prizes up for grabs. Check the pulling energy of you and your folks by coming into a group within the Tug of Struggle competitors. 

The Classic Vogue Present will function some fabulous classic items which native individuals have kindly donated for modelling. This guarantees to be a unbelievable occasion and with many acquainted faces modelling a beautiful array of colors and kinds in outfits and hats it’s positively to not be missed. 

There will likely be a flower arranging demonstration by Veronica McMahon who’s well-known regionally and nationally and is assured to maintain everybody entertained with her beautiful designs. 

The Gathering Drum, main rhythm occasion facilitator will likely be working workshops all through the day. Joe is extremely skilled and this session is assured to be nice enjoyable for all. 

There will likely be an Irish historian on web site who could have an in depth assortment of navy memorabilia on show. There may also be a particular exhibition devoted to Michael Collins. 

Received a enterprise you need to advertise? Don’t miss your alternative to take a stand at one of many largest outside occasions within the North East.

The famend Tea Stall could have freshly cooked meals and scrumptious home made baked treats accessible all through the day. 
Whether or not you’re a die onerous classic fanatic or not there’s something for everybody on the Knockbridge Classic Rally – this can be a day that you don’t want to overlook.

Gates will open to the general public at 12pm. Ample free parking accessible. Entrance payment is €10 for adults and kids go free. All proceeds raised on the day will likely be donated to native charities. For extra info and particulars contact 00353 (0)87 2204 261 or try the Knockbridge Classic Membership Fb web page.