Turning back time at the vintage rally

Round the house: The Sliabh Luachra set in full swing

Muckross farm hand Patrick O'Sullivan, tends to the horses

Mayor of Killarney Cllr Maura Healy-Rae, MEP Sean Kelly, Cllr. Brendan Cronin and Deputy Michael Healy-Rae at the official opening

One owner, three generations: The Leslie family, Michael (left) son Tom and grandson Pierce with their Ford Popular, built in 1953 at the Cork Ford factory and bought by Michael from Jimmy the Masters Ford dealership in Killarney

Killarney turned back time on Sunday when Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club hosted the All-Ireland Vintage Rally in Killarney on this Sunday.

Tea for two: Tom and Betty Dempsey enjoying a flask of tea from the boot of their vintage spitfire, at the All-Ireland Vintage Rally.
Pictures: Valerie O’Sullivan

Held on the grounds of Muckross Traditional Farms, the family friendly day enabled visitors to experience and celebrate the vintage ways of Ireland in years gone by.

There was plenty to see such as hay making, stooking turf, butter making, bread making, ploughing with vintage tractors and with horses, crossroads dancing and exhibitions.

There was area for static engines and thrashing and rare display of Ferguson tractors from a bygone era.

All proceeds on the day will go to the Kerry Mental Health Association.

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