WESTERN VETERAN AND VINTAGE

MOTOR CLUB, LTD.

Newsletter September 2007

Photo Gallery 2 Snippets 11 Directors and Officers 3 W.V.V.M.C. Charity Fund 12 For Sale / Wanted 4 2007 Membership 13 Affiliated Classic Car Clubs 5 2007 Membership 14 Affiliated Classic Car Clubs 6 2007 Membership 15 Calendar of Events 7 2007 Membership 16 The Larry Murphy Page 8 W.V.V.M.C. Membership 17 Holidays Abroad 9 Mary Fleming R.I.P. 18 Holidays Abroad 10 Photo Gallery 19

1946 MG TC 'Midget'

PHOTO GALLERY

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Newsletter, September 2007

WESTERN VETERAN AND VINTAGE

MOTOR CLUB, LTD.

W.V.V.M.C. Limited, Registered Office: c/o Mark Hanley & Co. Accountants;. Devon House, The Crescent, . Reg. No.: 132186

Directors and Officers for 2007:

Chairman: Bill Fennell Tel. 091-757208, 086-8515558

Secretary: Frank Mullan Tel. 091-523012, 086-2327678

Finance Director: Paraic Giblin Tel. 091-631306

Membership Director: Michael Spellman Tel. 091-798017, 086 -8210679

Events Director: Joe O’Neill Tel. 086-8922834, 09496-59022

Technical Director: James McDonagh Tel. 091-755482

Communications Director: Ray O’Donoghue Tel. 091-794241, 087-2798122

Hon. Members: Jimmy Francis and Phil Denson

Hon. President: Ernst Wijnekus From the editor …….

WVVMC newsletter is published quarterly. Letters, trip reports, articles, cars for sale or parts wanted, interesting articles, advertisements etc. etc. for the Club’s Newsletter, can be sent to: Ray O’Donoghue, Dublin Road, or e- mailed to: [email protected] See also our website: www.wvvmc.com

If you want to have a photograph of your classic or vintage car printed on the front page of the cover please send me a good photograph + car details (colour or black/white but no Polaroids). 3 For Sale

1973 Mercedes 350 SL. Soft and Hard Top. In very good condition. Colour Blue with new cream leather upholstery and white piping. Price: €12,500.00 Phone Sergio at 087 8142733

***************** 1979 White Roadster with full black interior and magenta hood. Rostyle alloys fitted. A very attractive car in excellent condition. Price: €9750

Tel: Ian at 087 2572492

***************** 1958 Wolseley 15/50. Two owners for the first forty six years used this car sparingly and stored it in a heated garage when not being used. The car was finally parted with in 2004 to an enthusiast and 3,000 of the total mileage of 19,000 from new have recently been covered. Body panels are excellent and the largely original Yukon Grey paintwork still looks remarkably well. The supple Maroon leather interior, bright work and veneers are almost as if they were totally new. Price: €15,500. ***************** Rover P4 80, good condition, new clutch and carpets. Price: €2,600 o.n.o. Phone: 093 27940 after 6pm.

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Please use this page to advertise cars (1977 or earlier), tractors, car parts or vintage equipment of any kind and also if you are looking for a particular car or part, just let us know. The service is free but the Western Veteran and Vintage Motor Club Limited will not accept any responsibility or liability in any way whatsoever.

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AFFILIATED CLASSIC CAR CLUBS

Austin Healey Club Ireland Ms. Sasha Rice, Tír na nÓg, Corballis, Rathdrum, Co Wicklow.

Ballinkill Veteran and Vintage Car Club Mr. James Blanc, 17 Emmett Street, Mountmellick, Co Laois

Blessington Vintage Car & Motorcycle Club Mr. Brian Dempsey, Grangeclare, Kilmeague, Naas, Co. Kildare. 045-860103

Boyne Valley Automobile & Motorcycle Club Mags Gavagan, 115 Blackcastle Estate, Navan, Co. Meath. 087 2347090

Breffni Vintage Club Mr. Bernie McGauran, Amorset, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim. 071 9855104

Carrick-on Suir Motor Club Ms. Ann Fitzgerald, The Cross, Mooncoin, Co. Kilkenny. 051-895238

Celtic Old Vehicles Club Mr. Peter Nolan,1 Cherryfield View, Hartstown, Clonsilla, Dublin 15. 087 2364719

Charleville & District Veteran Vintage & Classic Club Ms. Lorraine Lynch, Cappahane, Ballyagran, Co. Limerick. 061 399277

Clare Classic & Vintage Club Ms. Carrie Moroney, Attyterrilla, Ruan, Co, Clare. 087 7843637

Connaught Veteran & Vintage Car Club Mr. Eugene Gillespie, Old Market Street, Sligo, Co. Sligo. 071 914 3487

Donegal Vintage & Classic Car Club Mr. Leo O'Connor, Rectory Road, Ramelton, Co. Donegal. 074 9151633

Duhallow Veteran Vintage Classic Car & Motorcycle Club Mr. David Collins, Hillary View, Drumcummer, Kanturk, Co. Cork. 086- 2300859

Ford Anglia 105E Owners Club Mr. Kieran Reid, Doneany, Kildare, Co. Kildare. 087 2528229

Ford Y & C Club Mr. John Fitzgerald, 17 Kilgobbin Heights, Stepaside, Co. Dublin. 087-2556872

Imokilly Vintage & Classic Club Mr. Noel O’Keeffe, Kilva, Midleton, Co. Cork. 021 465 2666

Irish Jaguar & Daimler Club Mr. Ken Cleary, Kenby, 34 Monastery Rise, Dublin 22. 086 382 5577 5

AFFILIATED CLASSIC CAR CLUBS cont’d

Irish Model T Ford Club Mr. William Cuddy, 27 Cork Road, Midleton, Co. Cork. 086 8325769

Irish Morris Minor Owners Club Ms. Maureen Dillon, Castledermot Road, Athy, Co. Kildare. 087 2796751

Italian Classic Car Club Mr Karl Flannery, 25 Parc-na-Silla Rise, Loughlinstown, Co. Dublin

Kilkenny Motor Club Mr. Declan Walsh, 3 Callan Road, Kilnamanagh, Co Kilkenny. 085 1490860

Kingdom Veteran Vintage & Classic Car Club Mr. Michael O’Connor, Annagh Lawn, Tralee, Co. Kerry. 066 712 4447

Kinsale Vintage & Classic Motor Club Mr. Barry Buckley, Unit 3X, Kinsale Comm. Pk, Kinsale, Co. Cork. 087 2934834

Lakelands Vintage Car Club Ms. Edre Mills, Clonbrin, Abbeyshrule, Co. Longford. 087 6649069

Leinster Motor Club Ltd Mr. Mark Kelly, Leinster Motor Club, 34 Dawson Street, Dublin 2. 086 892 8685

Limerick Classic & Vintage Car Club Mr. Edmond Power, Tervoe, Clarina. Co. Limerick. 061 353145

Mallow Veteran & Classic Car Club Ms. Mairead Bohan, 86 Davis Street, Mallow, Co. Cork.. 087 2593808

MG Enthusiasts Club Mr. Keith Bradley, 29 Beechmount Drive, Dublin 14.

Midland Vintage & Classic Car Club Ms. Claire Farrell, Rohanstown, Ballinahown, Athlone, Co Westmeath.

Munster Vintage Motorcycle & Car Club Mr. Joe Dwyer, Carrigmahon Lodge, Monkstown, Co. Cork.. 021 4841969

Muskerry Vintage, Veteran Car & Tractor Club Ltd Mr Gerard Mc Sweeney, Ballyvourney, Macroom, Co. Cork.. 026-44094

North East Vintage Car Club Mr. Seamus Langan, 57 Greenlawns Estate, Skerries, Co. Dublin. 086 8326555

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Western Veteran and Vintage Motor Club Ltd.

Calendar of events - Local

October: 12-13th.: The Marconi Week-end in All vintage and classic car owners are invited to take part in celebrations in Clifden to commemorate Guglielmo Marconi. See also page 11

November 5th.: The W.V.V.M.C. Annual General Meeting The 2007 AGM of the WVVMC will take place on Monday, Nov. 5th at 8.00pm in the Clayton Hotel, Ballybrit.

December 27th.: The Annual Christmas Run This year’s Christmas run will take place on December 27th, starting at the community centre in Oranmore at 12.00 and finishing with lunch at 1.30pm in the Central Tavern, Loughgeorge.

January 26th.: The W.V.V.M.C. Annual Social and 30th Anniversary Celebration See details on page 11

Calendar of events - National

October 7th.: Kilkenny Motor Club. Winter road run. Contact: Declan Walsh at 085-1490860

October 14th.: West Cork Vintage Car Club. Autumn vintage run. Contact: David Ryan at 023 33185

October 20th.: Kingdom Classic Car Club Autumn Run. Contact: Michael O’Connor at 066 7124447

November 9th-11th.: The NEC, Birmingham. The Classic Motor Show. see website: www.necclassicmotorshow.com The biggest and most popular show of it’s kind in the UK. The NEC Classic Motor Show showcases 1000 of the finest cherished cars from all eras, Veteran, Vintage, Classic and future/ modern classics. The show also has hundreds of companies and traders with a vast array of services, parts and accessories for the classic car enthusiast. Enclosed with this edition of the newsletter please find:

1. Standing Order Cancellation Letter 2. Direct Debit Mandate. 7 The Larry Murphy Page

Dunmanway August week-end charity run:

Every year my good friend Donal O’Leary organises a car run usually to aid the local hospital and Marymount Hospice in Cork City. What is unusual about this run is that there is no club and no committee, just Donal, his wife Mary, daughter Ann and another friend of Donal’s. They do a huge amount of work and the only reward they seek is a good entry and to raise as much money as possible for the charities and see everyone enjoy themselves. This year we were to travel from Dunmanway to Bantry, spend a few hours in Bantry House and gardens and then return to Dunmanway via the Pass Keimaneagh, Ballingeary and Inchigeela in time for a meal at 4.00pm. This of course is God’s own country. Every year entries number eighty to one hundred and it makes for a very enjoyable day out. However, like so many shows, displays and runs this year the rain ruined the day, but did not dampen the spirits totally. At the end of the day over €8000 was raised. Well done Donal! and long may you have the health to do your good work and of course visit us in Galway for WestRun. Donal first came to WestRun twenty years ago with his wife Mary and only missed one year since, that was 2006 when his son’s wedding day clashed with our event.

Ford Model T Run:

The 18th Annual Ford Model T Run was held in Galway on August 11th and 12th. Thirty five Model Ts took part including one of the first three Squad cars purchased by the Irish Free State for the Civic Guards. The car, pictured right, is currently owned by Garda Pat O’Connor with registration number YI 4017. The organisers of the run were our own William Fennell and John Malone.

8 Holidays Abroad – National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, Hampshire, England

Few car museums in the world can match the unique collection of the world renowned National Motor Museum at Beaulieu. Managed by the National Motor Museum Trust, Beaulieu is also the home of the world famous Beaulieu International Autojumble and Automart. Beaulieu is situated in the south of England, in the New Forest between Bournemouth and Southampton, with easy access from London and the Home Counties.

To get there from London, take the M3, then the M27 westbound, exiting at Junction 2 on to the A326. Follow the brown and white tourist signs for either Beaulieu or the National Motor Museum. The approximate travel time from London is 2 hours. The National Motor Museum evolved from the Montagu Motor Museum, founded by Lord Montagu in 1952. It was originally conceived as a tribute to British Motoring achievement and a memorial to his father, John Scott Montagu, one of Britain’s motoring pioneers.

The Collection comprises some 250 vehicles - from some of the earliest examples of motoring to legendary World Record Breakers like Bluebird and Golden Arrow, and tens of thousands of objects relating to motoring history. The latter includes car accessories, motoring clothing, printed ephemera and anything else that helps to describe the fascinating evolution of motoring in all its forms and the associated social implications.

Motor Sport Section: Mounted on sweeping steel structures, star exhibits in the Gallery include Britain's oldest complete racing car, the 1903 Napier, Michael Schumacher's 1994 World Championship Benetton, Damon Hill's 1996 World Championship Williams (not forgetting his father's 1967 Lotus 49) and the Vanwall which Stirling Moss drove to victory in 1958.Other marques to which the Gallery pays tribute include McLaren, Ferrari, Jaguar and BRM. The display is appropriately flanked by the Museum's famous Land Speed Record Breakers; the first and last of Malcolm and Donald Campbell's Bluebirds, the 200mph Sunbeam and the 1929 Golden Arrow.

Stars Cars: The most famous flying car, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is also on display. The car, star of one of the best loved family films of all time, is one of the museum's most requested vehicles, from visitors of all ages. Other star cars on show within the exhibition include cars owned by music legends such as Eric Clapton, George Harrison and Mark Knopfler. There are also cars once owned by or used by stars of the silver screen including Marlene Dietrich, Mr Bean's Mini and Continued next page 9 Continued from previous page Jack Tucker’s Garage: A permanent, multi award-winning 1930's garage has been created within the Museum, complete down to the last nut and bolt and rusty drainpipe. Whilst the building is a complete fabrication, everything in it - all the fixtures, fittings, tools and ephemera - are genuine artefacts collected over a period of 25 years. The garage portrays the transition from blacksmith and wheelwright to a country garage servicing the needs of the 1930's motorist. Visitors are able to experience the working of garages of this era and can learn many interesting facts and trivia, such as why there were so many different petrol company’s pumps on the forecourt.

AFFILIATED CLASSIC CAR CLUBS cont’d from page 6 Rover Enthusiasts Club of Ireland Mr. Ray Tracey, 170 Ballymun Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9. 087 6334328

Shandon Vintage Wheels Society Mr. Kennedy O’Callaghan, Convent Road, Blackrock, Cork.. 087 2351012

Southern Volks Folks Owners Club Mr. Cormac Reddy, 646 Collins Avenue, Santry, Dublin 9. 086 8343812

Tipperary Light Car & Motorcycle Club Mr. Richard Slattery, Giants Grove, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. 086 8247129

Trim Vintage & Veteran Car Club Mr. Noel Harten, Clonbrin, Trim, Co. Meath. 087 763 7030

West Cork Vintage Club Mr. John Deasy, 6 Rosewood Green, Bandon, Co. Cork.

Western Veteran & Vintage Club Mr. Frank Mullan, 25 Carragh Hill, Knocknacarra, Galway. 091-523012

Wolseley Car Club of Ireland Ms. Jane Musgrave, The Forgery, Castletown, Gorey, Co. Wexford. 0402 37642 1

Snippets WestRun 2007: Once again, WestRun has come and gone. This year's event was very successful - this was due in no small way to the effort and commitment of the organising committee under the run director, Joe O’Neill. There have been many very complimentary messages received by the club during the past two months. The highlights included the opening by the mayor of Galway, Councillor Tom Costello, the wonderful organisation in Clifden led by Paddy Pryce and the Saturday night ball with excellent music by the Bros Walsh band and which was attended by the Mayor of , Councilor Sean Canney.

*********************************** Corrib Oil Run 2007: This year’s Corrib Oil run was voted an outstanding success by those who attended. The small organising committee led by Pat Conacur spared no effort in the preparations. The entries included 32 cars and 77 individuals. The run to Westport was very enjoyable with ideal weather conditions and the Traveller’s Friend Hotel in Castlebar really pulled out all the stops with excellent accommodation, superb food and brilliant entertainment. A run thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended and sincere thanks to Corrib Oil for their generous sponsorship *********************************** The Annual Social:

The annual social will take place on Saturday, January 26th in the Lady Gregory Hotel in and will include the club’s 30th Anniversary celebrations. Starting time is 8.00pm and music will be provided by the all- girl band, Cois Tine. Full details in the December issue of the newsletter. *********************************** The Marconi Week-end: Anybody who intends attending this event should make direct contact with the Station House Hotel or Michele Hehir at the Chamber of Commerce at 087 2322451 or www.clifdenchamber.ie . *********************************** The Annual General Meeting:

The most important event in the calendar of the club, the Annual General Meeting, will take place in the Clayton Hotel, Ballybrit, Galway on Monday, November 5th, 2007 at 8.00pm. All members are requested to attend and contribute to a discussion on the current club structure and events.

If any other Club member wishes to have an issue placed on the AGM agenda, please send details before Friday 12th October to the club secretary, Frank Mullan at 25 1 1

THE WVVMC CHARITY FUND by Sergio Magnetti

The end of 2007 is approaching very fast and the Charity fund committee has managed to raise about €12,000 for the year, not very much I must say but this year we did not have any major projects such as the Porshe Speedster or the TR-6. However between what was left over from last year and this year’s collection we managed to distribute €12,000 to very worthy local charities, such as Cancer Care West, Ábalta, Gort Cancer Care and the Crumlin Children’s Hospital and we still have enough money in the kitty to support our Mozambique project which is going very well. In addition to helping these very worthy causes the charity fund project has created a new image for the club through exposure to the local media and to the national television network by appearing on ‘Nation– wide’ in 2005 and I am glad to say that we will be again on TV at the beginning of October with our TR-6 restoration project and again on ‘Nationwide’, at this stage I hope that the public will stop thinking that we are just a bunch of snobs that likes to show off their ‘expensive and over polished cars’.

Now for the bad news, in 2008 most of the outgoing committee will resign and it seems that I will be the only one left in the ‘Charity Fund’ committee and furthermore I have completely run out of ideas on how to raise money, is there anybody out there with a bit of a drive and ‘ideas’ that would like to help with the continuation of this very worthy aspect of our club? Believe me it is not a full time job but it takes a certain amount of commitment and fresh ideas, I am appealing to anybody for help but in particular to the lady members, this is an occasion to become an ‘active member’ of the club and no any longer just a ‘classic car’ passenger. If you wish to help or even give us some new ideas on how to raise money, please contact me at 087-8142733 or E-mail me at SM@IOL.

If you have any queries on Membership, please contact the Membership Director, Michael Spellman at 086-8210679. [email protected]

The fee for 2008 remains at €38.00 by Cash/Cheque or €32.00 by Direct Debit

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Mem. No. Name Address Tel. No.

086 Allen, Nicky 36 Dún an Óir, Caheronaun, , Co. Galway 086 8603101 128 Barr, James W. Dunguaire Cottage, , Co. Galway. 091 637247 083 Blake, Gabriel Feigh West, , Co. Galway 093 49466 291 Blake, John Feigh West, Tuam, Co. Galway 093 49466 314 Blake, Michael 55 Gleann na Coille, Road, Galway 085 1684404 249 Bolmeijer, Ruud Tulira Castle, , Co. Galway 091 635004 214 Breslin, Patrick 97 Gurraun Ard, rd, Merlin, Galway. 086 4089066 061 Brett, Tom Gortard, , Co. Galway. 091 794817 306 Briggs, Ray Aisling, Teach Mór, , Co. Galway 087 2418355 022 Brophy, Brian Caoran, Taylor's Hill, Galway 091 522086 035 Browne, Tom & Ml. Circular Road, Gort, Co. Galway 229 Burke, Maurice ClareTuam, Tuam, Co. Galway 086 2490 112 Burke, Tom Knockdoe, , Co. Galway 248 Byrne, Henry The Quay, Ballina, Co. Mayo 096 76821 110 Canney, Jarlath The Square, Tuam, Co. Galway 093 24141 320 Cannon, Gerry Taramuid, Clarinbridge, Co Galway 087 2054016 294 Carey, Marcus 69 Windfield Gdns, Clybawn Road, Galway 087 2539434 270 Casey, James & Arron Ross Cottage, Roscahill, Co. Galway 087 2814027 167 Casey, Sean & Patricia Ard Aobhinn, , Co. Galway. 091 844821 190 Clancy, John Logatemple, Claremorris, Co. Mayo 092 41041 315 Clinton, Bobby Ardoon, 26B Grangemore, Rahoon, Galway 086 4176491 300 Coen, P.J. Clarenbridge, Co. Galway 087 2359765 097 Coffey, Gerard Main Street, Kilkelly, Co. Mayo 094 67010 053 Conacur, Pat 9 Carrowmonish, Oranmore, Co. Galway 091 794975 293 Conlon, Fergus 17 Leitir Burca, Ballymoneen Rd. Galway 087 9075990 239 Conneely, Joe , , Co. Galway. 90496 59733 308 Conneely, Tom Toombeola, Roundstone, Co. Galway 087 7660427 189 Connole, John Mount Aven, Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare 065 7077061 098 Connolly, Edward Moyne, , Co. Galway 180 Connolly, Michael Newtown, Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare 065 7077223 287 Conroy, Bill Newbridge, Askeaton, Co. Limerick 086 8340637 020 Conroy, Frank Dringeen, Cong, Co. Mayo 092 46106 057 Conroy, Padraig Cluggan, Maam, Co. Galway 092 48284 186 Conway, Richard L. Cahertubber, Athenry, Co. Galway 091 850013 148 Cooney, Austin 50 St. Joseph’s Tce. Clarecastle, Co. Clare. 065 6824804 280 Costello, Honoria Macdara, 1 Upper Newcastle, Galway 091 522009 099 Coughlan, Sharon 9 The Spires, , Co. Galway 0509 41933 105 Courtenay, John Copes Mountain, Colga P.O. Co. Sligo 071 41396 159 Coyle, Stephen Oakleigh Wood, Tulla Rd. Ennis, Co. Clare 065 6822712 003 Coyne, Anne Frances St. Vincent's Ave. Woodquay, Galway 091 561943 034 Coyne, Martin John Glangimla, Leenane, Co. Galway 087 4101323 109 , Christy 4 Fuschia Drive, , Galway 318 Cunnane, Joseph Killeen, Knock, Co. Mayo 094 9388285 196 Curtin, Bernard Castlecreevey, Corrandulla, Co. Galway 087 2484712 005 Daly, Michael Newtown, Castletroy, Limerick 061 337580 050 Darcy, Gavin 29 Lurgan Park, Renmore, Galway. 087 2381244 278 Darcy, John Gortachalla, , Co. Galway 086 8154283 046 Darcy, Martin 29 Beach Court, , Galway. 091 582748 002 Denson, Douglas Phil Hapton Rd. Padingham, Burnley, U.K 1 282 774768 152 Dillon, Dave 15 Grattan Park, Salthill, Galway 091 584455 284 Dixon, Charles S. Studio, Burke’s Lane,Upr Dominick St, Galway 087 2483584

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258 Doherty, Ian Tara, Kilskeagh, Athenry, Co. Galway 091 849789 044 Doody, Brian Rathleague, Moyveela, Oranmore, Co. Galway 091 790428 024 Dooley, John Ballybeg, Corrandulla, Co. Galway 091 791970 283 Dowd, Joseph Carna, Co. Galway 095 32277 250 Duignan, Tony 11 Castlelawn Heights, Galway 086 3160983 013 Downes, John Blackthorn Lodge, , Co. Galway 091 796722 006 Fahy, Gerry 11 Parklands, Clarinbridge, Co. Galway 091 777038 073 Fahy, John Lakeview, Claregalway, Co. Galway 091 799098 032 Fahy, Paddy Bushfield, Oranmore, Co. Galway. 091 794231 058 Fahy, Tom 4 Carragh Grove, Knocknacarra, Galway 091 524807 082 Farragher, James C. Galway Road, Tuam, Co. Galway 093 24586 237 Farrell, Philip Rockfield Cross, Athenry, Co. Galway. 091 844189 051 Fennell, David 12 Ardaun, Oranmore, Co. Galway 087 2273747 075 Fennell, William 12 Ardaun, Oranmore, Co. Galway 091 757208 144 Fitzmaurice, Tom Convent Rd., Roscommon, Co. Roscommon. 086 8282254 289 Flaherty, Malachy Gurrane, Kiltullagh, Oranmore, Co. Galway 087 2728055 322 Flaherty, Pat Park, Athenry, Co. Galway 087 2952251 040 Fleming, J.J. Tuam Road, Galway. 091 755451 107 Flynn, John R. , Ballinasloe, Co. Galway 080 Folan, John Dooyeher, Carna, Co. Galway 087 2680616 001 Francis, Jimmy St. Vincent's Ave., Woodquay, Galway 091 561943 311 Gannon, Alan Beagh, Kilconly, Tuam, Co. Galway 087 9639666 310 Gannon, Austin Garrymore, Cloghan’s Hill, Tuam, Co. Galway 086 8724430 309 Gannon, Frank Belmont, Cloghan’s Hill, Tuam, Co. Galway 086 3439558 139 Gannon, Paul Cloonluane, Renvyle, Co. Galway. 095 43905 253 Garland, Gerry Kilcahill, Claregalway, Co. Galway 091 791740 218 Geoghegan, Martin M.G. Bus. Pk, Galway Rd. Tuam, Co. Galway 041 Giblin, Padraig Glenbrack Road, Gort, Co. Galway 091 631306 122 Gilligan, Michael Cartoonrue, Tuam, Co. Galway 093 25992 221 Griffin, Vincent Creganna, Oranmore, Co. Galway 091 794535 015 Hanley, Damien P. Woodbrook House, Barna, Co. Galway 091 587116 123 Hanna, Herbert Willowmere, Ballynerrin, Co. Wicklow 0404 61123 192 Heavey, Thomas Moyvilla, Oranmore, Co. Galway 087 2999251 266 Hendrick, Philip Kilbranish, Milltown Rd. Tuam, Co. Galway 093 27940 048 Hickey, Edmond J. Owenriff Cottage, , Co. Galway 091 552000 187 Higgins, Patrick J. Sylane, Tuam, Co. Galway 093 55452 132 Hogan, Michael , Ballinasloe, Co. Galway 0905 75184 216 Howley, Michael Limepark, Ardrahan, Co. Galway 087 6686671 209 Howley, Patrick Limepark, Ardrahan, Co. Galway 091 635191 305 Huwald, Peter Leitrim South, Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo 087 2465718 019 Hynes, Monica Tynagh, Loughrea, Co. Galway 0509 45127 303 Kavanagh, Colm Kiltulla, Athenry, Co. Galway 091 848192 247 Kavanagh, David & E.l Mincloon, Rahoon, Galway 091 529571 047 Kavanagh, Des Mincloon, Clybaun Road, Co Galway 091 522368 298 Kavanagh, Thomas Knockauncurragh, Barna, Co. Galway 087 2389230 299 Keane, Dolores Caherlistrane, Co. Galway 093 55716 241 Keane, John , Oranmore, Co. Galway 087 2411091 150 Keaney, Diarmuid Maunsells Park, Galway 086 8137058 113 Keating, Chris Castrum House B.8.2, Budapest 1095, Hungary 087 2556659 307 Kelly, Paddy Caherdevane, Craughwell, Co. Galway 087 2767484 036 Kelly, T.J. Clybaun Rd. Knocknacarra, Galway 091 523045 101 Kennedy, Patrick G. AnTogher Rd, Roscommon,Co Roscommon 0903 30296 018 Kenny, John Meadow Lodge, via Banagher, Co. Galway 0509 51431 091 Kilbane, Thomas 10 Greenfields Rd. Newcastle, Galway 091 528413 222 Laffey, John Forremyle West, Barna, Co. Galway 091 503820

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158 Lawford, Hayden K. 23 Dalysfort Road, Salthill, Galway 091 523942 168 Linnane, Francis Crossford, Gort, Co. Galway 091 633163 085 Livingstone, Paul Corofin, Ennis, Co. Clare 065 6837091 274 Lyall, Peter Pemly, Kylebrack, Loughrea, Co. Galway. 090 9749883 323 Lyons, David Laurencetown, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway 087 2482246 014 Magnetti, Sergio Aille, Barna, Co. Galway 091 592256 292 Malone, John Killadulisk, , Co. Galway 087 9782343 146 Margetts, Jonathan 1 Quay Street, Galway 091 555505 245 Martin, Norah Frenchpark, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon 115 Maughan, Francis Ballymoe, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon 0907 55260 059 McBride, Ronald J. 20 Oakley Crescent, Highfield Park, Galway 091 527166 316 McConn, Cathal 70 Boireann Beag, Roscam, Co. Galway 087 2849329 081 McDonagh, James 145 Castle Park, Ballybane, Galway 091 755482 313 McDonagh, Proinsias Tishmain, , Co. Galway 087 9674103 093 McDonnell, Pat 67 Renmore Road, Galway 091 753984 174 McGagh, Tony Bawnmore, Claregalway, Co. Galway 091 799238 064 McGinley, John Briar Hill, Castlegar, Co. Galway. 086 8137058 078 McGreevy, AnneMarie Coast Road, Oranmore, Co. Galway 091 794916 077 McGreevy, Sean Coast Road, Oranmore, Co. Galway 091 794916 021 McHugh-Jewell, Anthony Creganna Beag, Oranmore, Co. Galway 091 7921 38 224 McMorrow, Dave 21 Carraig Ard, Fort Lorenzo, Galway 100 McNabb, Frank Slieveaun, Clarenbridge, Co. Galway 091 796773 117 McVickers, Kevin 15 Renville Village, Oranmore, Co. Galway 087 9485564 072 Mitchell, James Kiltulla, Athenry, Co. Galway 091 848106 164 Moisey, Frederick Kinvara, Co. Galway 086 8119513 179 Monaghan, Tom Galway Road, Headford, Co. Galway 093 35443 312 Mooney, James 3 Greenfields, Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo 086 6089050 106 Moroney, Pat & Marie Smithstown Rd. Newmarket-on-Fergus, Co. Clare 061 364736 261 Moynihan, Ciaran 4 Parnell Court, Ennis, Co. Clare 087 2740641 074 Mullan, Frank 25 Carragh Hill, Knocknacarra, Galway 091 523012 317 Mullan, Kevin 1 Cloch Árd, Bothar Stiofáin, Knocknacarra, Galway 091 510398 055 Mullins, Pat & Anne No 1 Rockhill Avenue, Salthill, Galway 091 525289 011 Mulqueen, Billy Station Road, Ballyhooley, Co. Cork 025 39337 296 Murphy, Colin Hazel Lodge, Killeenmore, Craughwell, Co. Galway 087 6864284 136 Murphy, Dermot Galway Road, Tuam, Co. Galway. 093 25366 137 Murphy, Gerardine Galway Road, Tuam, Co. Galway. 093 25366 031 Murphy, Larry 18 Beech Grove, Oranmore, Co. Galway 091 794639 257 Murphy, Peter Doon West, Roscahill, Co. Galway 087 6376576 301 Murray, Alan Starlight, Corcullen, Co. Galway 091 556557 304 Nash, Paul Kiltrogue, Claregalway, Co. Galway 087 8161400 297 Naughton, Michael(Snr) Seanagurran, , Co. Galway 087 2640840 235 Nelly, John Castletaylor, Ardrahan, Co. Galway 091 797155 193 Nestor, Chris Munnia, New Quay, Co. Clare 065 7078240 199 Neville, Pat San Marino, Taylor’s Hill, Galway. 086 2583826 182 Nevin, Mary Kylebrack, Loughrea, Co. Galway 0909 745197 007 Neylon, Jude Main Street, Corofin, Co. Clare 065 6837683 090 Noone, Terry Athlone Rd. Ballinasloe, Co. Galway 0905 42724 211 O’Brien, Frank 9 Beech Court, Salthill, Galway 091 583316 242 Ó Conghaile, Mary F. Carraig Bán, Ballinfoyle, Galway. 091 755777 071 O'Connell, Noel Convent Road, Claremorris, Co. Mayo 094 62117 111 O'Connor D.P. Ardilea, Roebuck, Dublin 14 079 O'Donoghue, Ray Dublin Road, Oranmore, Co. Galway 091 794241 321 O’Mahony, Hank Baile Eamonn, An Spidéal, Co. na Gaillimhe 091 553548 056 O'Mahony, Patrick , Peterswell, Co. Galway 091 635397

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052 O'Neill, Joe , Co. Galway 094 9659022 285 O’Neill, Pat 8 Clonbrock, Retreat Rd. Athlone, Co. W’meath 271 O’Reilly, Franny 6 The Oaks, Ballygaddy Rd. Tuam, Co. Galway 093 27909 141 Ó’Tuairisg, Darach Lochan Beag, Indreabhán, Co. na Gaillimhe 091 593287 202 Parsons, Frank Kilcloghans, Tuam, Co. Galway. 093 24762 124 Parsons, Helen Bawnard, Gardenfield, Tuam, Co. Galway 093 24762 197 Pryce, Patrick Galway Road, Clifden, Co. Galway. 091 555778 028 Punch, Dave 8 Roselyn Gardens, Renmore, Galway 091 753555 088 Quinlan, Pat Bawnard, Gardenfield, Tuam, Co. Galway 092 Rees, Wyn Newtown Hse. Abbeyknockmoy, Co. Galway 093 43765 062 Reilly, Joseph 11 Mount Pleasant, Loughrea, Co. Galway 091 841764 200 Rendell, Stewart Ballina Road, Belmullet, Co. Mayo 097 82073 147 Rushe, Angela Lehinch, Kilkerrin, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway 0907 59098 042 Ryan, Ray 6 Caheroyn Drive, Athenry, Co. Galway 086 8187755 272 Sargent, James 51 Hawthorn Place, Clybawn Road, Galway. 091 529349 089 Sexton, Chris Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare 065 7084283 259 Simon, Neil 9 Tara Grove, Wellpark, Galway 087 9740387 016 Spellman, Michael Clogher, Claregalway,Co Galway 091 798017 166 Spellman, Ray Oranbeg, Oranmore, Co. Galway 086 2407553 177 Spellman, Thomas Cahergowan, Claregalway, Co. Galway 091 798083 319 Stapleton, David 15 Fern Hill, Athenry, Co. Galway 087 2494076 067 Stephens, John Ballybanagher, Cummer, Tuam, Co. Galway. 086 8473040 026 Sullivan, Eamon J. , Co. Galway 092 48005 025 Sullivan, Johnny The Square, Gort, Co. Galway 091 631257 017 Sweeney, Michael 66 Beachpark Drive, Foxrock, Dublin 18 01 2895392 060 Tierney, James Mulpit, Athenry, Co. Galway 091 844425 302 Treacy, Sean Currabel, , Co. Galway 087 7992196 043 Tynan, Tony 21 Maunsells Park, Taylor's Hill, Galway 091 521639 252 Wade, Gerry Esker, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway 086 2370348 260 Wallace, Brendan 34 White Oaks, Knocknacarra, Galway 086 2612255 204 Walsh, Clem Lissalondoon, Craughwell, Co. Galway 087 2067655 096 Walsh, John Mayfield, Circular Road, Galway 091 521296 094 Watters, John 15 Abbey Trinity Court, Tuam, Co. Galway. 093 28441 142 Webb, Michael Somerset Claremount, Oughterard, Co. Galway 091 552973 004 Wijnekus, Ernst Tonroe, Clarinbridge, Co. Galway 091 794889

MEMBERSHIP REMINDER

If you have a query concerning your membership, please contact me on 086 8210679

Michael Spellman Membership Director Don’t forget the W.V.V.M.C. AGM on Monday night, Nov. 5th, 2007 at 8.00pm in the Clayton Hotel, Ballybrit.

16 W.V.V.M.C. MEMBERSHIP UPDATE by Michael Spellman

Many thanks to you who have returned your Direct Debit Instruction Form and Standing Order Cancellation Letter. In the Christmas newsletter we will give you details of the direct debit and when it will be submitted to your bank (which will be in January).

For those who did not fill out the form, we enclose a new copy. It can be used by members who paid by standing order, cash or cheque in the past. Once completed, please post back to me at the address as listed below.

The Standing Order Cancellation letter is only required for members who paid by standing order. Please return to me as soon as possible to ensure that we get the standing order cancelled in time (these normally are deducted from your account on the 19th of December).

In order to check your membership status, the current membership list in the newsletter is all the members who have paid for 2007.

You can post on your membership subscription by cheque (made payable to WVVMC Ltd.) to me at;

Fuchsia Lodge, Clogher, Claregalway, Co. Galway.

If you have a query concerning your membership or filling out the forms,

How to complete Direct Debit Instruction Form and Standing Order Cancellation

Enclosed with the newsletter, are a Standing Order Cancellation Letter and a Direct Debit Mandate Instruction Form. If you pay by standing order, both forms are to be filled out. If you are a cash payer, ignore the cancellation letter and you can still take the opportunity to switch to direct debit.

To fill out the cancellation letter, fill out the top right hand lines with your home address. In the next set of lines on the left, fill out your bank name and address and at the bottom sign, write your name in block capitals and date the letter.

To fill out Direct Debit Mandate Instruction Form, write in;

Bank Name and Address Bank Account Name Bank Sort Code Bank Account Number

And sign and date it. This form and the cancellation letter are to be returned to me at above address.

Michael Spellman, Membership Director

1 Mary Fleming (née Meehan), RIP

It was with great sadness that we learnt of the recent death of Mary Fleming of Taylor’s Hill and Fleming’s Garage, Tuam Road, Galway.

The late Mary Fleming was a former President of the W.V.V.M.C. and thus far the only woman to hold this Club position. Prior to her appointment as President, Mary served as a Committee member for many years, going back to the days when Club meetings were held in Ballinrobe. The Fleming family connection to the WVVMC goes back to the first Summer Rally in July 1979 where Mary and her husband, John Joe, entered a 1936 Mayo registered Austin.

Many people will have known Mary through the Opel dealership at the family business on the Tuam Road in Galway city. Mary and John Joe, proved to be great ambassadors for the Club and travelled to rallies in Kerry, Cork, Mayo, Dublin, the Midlands and to the Stonethrowers in Co. Tipperary. They were stalwarts of the St Patrick’s Day and Oyster Festival Parades in Galway and could be relied upon to turn out no matter what the weather.

Mary had a mischievous sense of humour and brought great fun to every event she attended. She was a real people-person and loved meeting all the new people that the summer rallies brought to Galway. Mary was a very forward-thinking woman and combined her work in the family business with managing the family home and, of course, their three daughters and three sons.

On behalf of myself, my family and all in the WVVMC, I would like to offer deepest sympathy to John Joe and the extended Fleming and Meehan families.

John Walsh

A recent enquiry: (please reply direct)

“I am writing to inquire as to whether you, or anyone you know, would have a 1950's automobile to hire for a Canadian independant film shoot in the Galway region in January 08. I would be happy to provide you with as much information as you would like concerning this endeavor and look forward to hearing from you soon”. Freya Mackenzie

Don’t forget: * To renew your membership. * Cancel existing Standing Order. * Complete and return Direct Debit mandate. * W.V.V.M.C. AGM on Monday night, Nov. 5th, 2007.

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We thank the following contributors to this issue of the newsletter: Larry Murphy, Frank Mullan, Sergio Magnetti, John Walsh and Michael Spellman. Photographs from Ray O’Donoghue, Larry Murphy, Ann Francis Coyne and David Fennell. Buíochas Mór diobh uilig. …………… the editor

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