Schedule of Events

The Gordon Bennett Irish Classic Car Run is open to all vintage, veteran and classic cars, motorcycles and commercials registered prior to 1997. Entry is at the committee’s discretion.

Events– All events are non-competitive.

Day 1 – Friday 4^th June 2027

Registration and Launch Night at Laois County Council Civic Hall and Chambers from 6pm. Introductions and speeches and guest speakers. Followed by finger food and refreshments.

Registration can also be done on each of the event days if you cannot make the Friday night.

This is a private event for registered participants only.

Eircode location R32 EHP9

Day 2 – Saturday 5^th June 2027

Departing our HQ at Treacy’s the Heath from 11am after our drivers briefing, we wind our way through the Laois, Kildare and Wicklow countryside for our stop at the day’s entertainment at the wonderful Russborough House. Here we will enjoy an open-air picnic lunch* Take time to explore the walled Gardens, Maze and extensive grounds. Book an optional house tour or Bird of Prey experience (additional fees apply). Depart at your leisure for the evening via our planned route around the beautiful lakes.

*Drivers Picnic lunch is included for the driver, but additional passengers’ picnics can be added in the booking menu.

Treacy’s the Heath Eircode location R32 X803

Day 3 – Sunday 6^th June 2027

Get out the tweeds and or fancy dress on, we encourage either, fancy dress suitable to the period of your car is most welcome.

Again, departing Treacy’s the Heath at 11am we retrace the 1903 Gordon Bennett Race with stops enroute. Finishing at our traditional stop at Kildare Town. Hosted by the Cill Dara Motor Club for Music and entertainment

The evening is rounded off with our Gala Night at the Midlands Park Hotel, for food, music and spot prizes and craic, this is a relaxed evening and is not black tie so don’t be shy, again we encourage fancy dress or your tweeds in spirit of the event. Many of our repeat guests see this as the highlight of the weekend.

Day 4 – Monday 7^th June 2027

Dust yourself off for our 11am departure from Treacy’s the Heath and we take a leisurely run though the Laois and Kildare countryside to our Monesterevin hosts where we park up for a few hours of music and entertainment. We depart Monesterevin and head back to our HQ at Treacy’s the Heath for our BBQ finale, music and send offs followed by the lowering of the Gordon Bennett Flag as we close the event.

Entry Fee – Entry fee €135 (including Russborough House Entry and picnic lunch for the driver only), no charges apply to passengers but meal options are extra.

Additional Drivers Picnic €25
Gala Dinner €47.50
BBQ €20

Russborough House Tours and Bird of Prey Experience should be booked in advance via our website.

PLEASE NOTE ALL ENTRIES CAN ONLY BE MADE ONLINE WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING POSTAL ENTRIES OR ENTRIES ON THE DAY.

ALL VEHICLES MUST BE OF QUALIFYING AGE INCLUDING ANY LAST MINUTE SUBSTITUTION VEHICLES. CLASSIC VEHICLE HIRE IN SUCH AN EVENT CAN BE MADE VIA OUR PARTNER COURTYARD CLASSICS.

Enquiries

Any queries on the event please e-mail info@gordonbennettclassic.ie

Telephone +353 (0) 862625999 / +353 (0) 879885204

For entry online visit www.gordonbennettclassic.ie

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Funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development