By Dan Walsh at Clohamon
A parade from Slaney ABP to the field starting at 7pm on Saturday evening kick starts the two-day Irish Vintage Society All-Ireland Vintage and Heritage Weekend taking place under the auspices of Clohamon Vintage and Heritage Club in Clohamon.
“This is a special year for us as we are proud to host the National Rally with an anticipated attendance of about 8,000,” said Secretary Eilish Kavanagh speaking with WexfordLocal.com, who added; “We have been affiliated to the Irish Vintage Society since 2024 and our intention is that this year’s event will be a weekend of enjoyment and celebration for all.”
After the opening parade on Saturday evening there will be storytelling in the marquee with John Candy and music with John Rush. Stew is served at 6pm, the Honda 50 bikers and a Tug Of War competition for a perpetual cup and medals, and more music, 8-10pm, with Alistair Ferguson.
The official opening takes place on the main stage at 11.30am sharp on Sunday morning with the Ballindaggin Pipe Band, Paddy Denby, who is delighted and honoured to perform the official opening and committee members.
Vintage events will include a mowing demonstration, steam engines, small steam engines, Steyr tractors, all makes of tractors, trucks, motorbikes, vintage cars and vans and at 4pm expect a visit from the Coast Guard Helicopter.
Music on stage will be performed by Paddy Treacy, Olivia Douglas, there is a jiving competition with registration to Chloe Kavanagh and the adjudicators are Aaron O’Hara and Nula Doyle. There is also a Best Dressed Male and Female judged by the Mayor of Tombrack.
Mick Gahan, Chairman of the organising committee thanked everybody for the yearly growth of the Clohamon Vintage and Heritage Weekend with special mention of the Mahon family “for the use of the field” strategically located beside in the River Slaney in the village. Other sponsors, landowners and volunteers are also warmly appreciated for their outstanding contribution.
Proceeds from the weekend will be donated to very worthy causes like Bunclody Day Care Centre and other local charities.
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