Laois vintage club to host national rally
Raheen Vintage Club has been selected to host the biggest event of the year for vintage machinery
Raheen Vintage Club has been selected to host the IVETA National Rally, a major boon for the Laois-based vintage motoring group.
The Irish Vintage Engine and Tractor Association (IVETA) is the national association for vintage vehicles and machinery, bringing together people from all over the country with an interest in agricultural and motoring history. Each year, one regional club is selected to host IVETA’s National Rally.
The National Rally was officially launched at the National Ploughing Championships in Offaly last week, where IVETA chairperson Niamh Harty congratulated Raheen Vintage Club on being selected to host the 2027 national event and wished them every success with the preparations ahead.
Established in 2009, Raheen Vintage Club’s own rally has been “coming on leaps and bounds” in the last few years, says chairman Chris Goode. The club’s annual event has grown rapidly since relocating to Corbally, Abbeyleix and with the help of family, friends and a dedicated committee of young and seasoned members.
The club decided to submit an application to host the National Rally next summer, and they were “absolutely delighted and honoured” to learn they had been selected.
The rally will be similar to Raheen Vintage Club’s annual rally – with exhibitions, attractions, and entertainment – but “on a bigger scale” and with “more spectators,” says Mr Goode.
The IVETA national rally will take place on Sunday July 11, 2027 at Corbally, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois.