The Kingdom Veteran, Vintage and Classic Car Club held its 43rd annual Ring of Kerry Run over the weekend with 70 cars, ranging from a 1922 Peugeot to a 1998 MG, taking part in the two-day run.
The cavalcade departed from Tralee on Saturday morning and followed a route via Killarney, Moll’s Gap and Kenmare.
The drivers overnighted in Waterville before completing the journey on Sunday morning.
Several awards were handed out on the run which was the first time in three years the club was able to present its perpetual trophies.
The Mick Ahern memorial trophy was presented to club chairman Tony Hehir for his outstanding contribution to the club in recent years.
The Myles Foley memorial trophy was presented to club treasurer George Glover. As well as his roles within the club committee, George is also the main organiser of the annual Ballymac Vintage Run for charity each August.
Interesting cars on the run included a 1922 Peugeot driven by Michael Crean from Camp. Despite a mechanical issue near Farranfore on Saturday, and another one near Caragh Lake on Sunday, the 100-year-old car completed the run. Michael received the Derry and James Keating Spirit of the Event trophy for his efforts.
Tony and Kay Darmody from Listry drove a 1953 Austin Somerset which they had specially restored for their daughter’s wedding a few years ago.
Tralee’s Triona Costello and Nuala Finnegan drove a 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera. It was the first time Triona drove her newly acquired classic car on any event in Kerry.
The Colm Foley award for the best-presented car was given to Chris Dwer of Farmer’s Bridge after the judges were impressed with his 1970 Triumph Spitfire.
Chris Foley drove a 1970 MG on the event. The car was acquired by his late father Myles but has been in a shed since 1989 awaiting restoration. Chris and his brother, Garret, finally got around to completing the task during a lockdown.
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