WESTERN VETERAN AND VINTAGE

MOTOR CLUB, LTD.

Newsletter September 2005

Photo Gallery 2 WestRun 2005 / Snippets 11 Directors and Officers 3 Current Membership 12 The Corrib Oil Run/The Show 4 Current Membership 13 The John Folan Page 5 Current Membership 14 The 2005 AGM 6 Current Membership 15 Local and National Events 7 Improve Your Driving 16 The W.V.V.M.C. Charity Project 8 Improve Your Driving 17 Run to Enniskillen 9 Improve Your Driving 18 WestRun 2005 10 Photo Gallery 19

WestRun 2005 Photo Gallery

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Newsletter, September 2005

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 2005:

President: Bill Fennell ………. Tel. 091-757208, 086-8515558 Vice President: Ray O’Donoghue … Tel. 091-794241, 087-2798122 Treasurer: Pádraic Giblin ……… Tel. 091-631306 Secretary: Frank Mullan ……... Tel. 091-523012, 086-2327678 Membership: Stephen Coyle ..…Tel. 065-6822712, 086 - 6679858 Summer Run: John Folan ...... Tel. 087-2680616 Summer Run Assistants: Joe O’Neill, Larry Murphy, Ray O’Donoghue Insurance: Larry Murphy ….... Tel. 091-794639, 087-6424475 Scrutineering: James McDonagh …….. Tel. 091-755482 Technical: John Folan ……..... Tel. 087-2680616 Hon. Members: Jimmy Francis …..… Tel. 091-561943 Phil Denson ………. Tel. 1 282 774768 Communications Committee: Ray O’Donoghue (091-794241), David Fennell (091-757208), Ernst Wijnekus (091-794889), Hayden Lawford (091-523942), Wynn Rees (093-43657).

Social Committee: Larry Murphy (091 794639), Joe O’Neill (094-96 59022), Hayden Lawford (091-523942), Sergio Magnetti (091-592256), Ray O’Donoghue (087-2798122), Pat Conacur (091-794975), John Conole (065-7077061).

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] 3 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). The CORRIB OIL Autumn Run by Larry Murphy

It came as a great and welcome surprise when CORRIB OIL Limited, under the direction of Eugene Dalton, came on board with very generous sponsorship for this new run. 59 cars assembled at the CORRIB OIL premises on the Road on Sunday, Sept. 18th and at 12.15 departed for Tuam where there was a pit stop at the CORRIB OIL filling station on the Galway Road before departing for Claremorris where we had lunch in the Western Hotel. We then headed for Ballinrobe where we had a further pit stop at the CORRIB OIL filling station on the Neale Road and further sampled the hospitality of our sponsors. At 5.30 we departed for Terry Brennan’s Tavern in Lough- george where we had a convivial libation and a great meal followed by music and dancing. Everybody agreed that it was a most enjoyable day and thanks to CORRIB OIL it was possible to hold the event at a very nominal cost. On the day, we had cause for fur- ther celebration i.e. two birthdays - Helen Conneely and John Stevens.

We are very grateful to Eugene Dalton and CORRIB OIL for their generous sponsorship and hope that members will give support to our sponsors by doing business with them.

Gort Show, Sunday 7th August by Padraic Giblin

Seventy-three cars, thirty tractors and a number of engines took part in the static display at the Gort Show which was held on the Community Centre & Community School grounds. The day was exceptionally warm and sunny and this added greatly to the enjoyment of the occasion. Many of the car owners were members of the WVVMC and the Clare Classic & Vintage Car Club was also well represented.

A number of the cars had earlier accompanied Aoife Finnegan, the newly crowned Gort Rose and Gort Show Queen on her short journey from Sadler’s Wells in Bridge Street to officially open the Show. Apart from the vintage display, there were plenty of other attractions at the show, including judging classes for dogs, horses and ponies, indoor exhibits, trade & display stands and plenty of amuse- ments for children.

Each driver was treated to lunch and presented with a momento of the day with 4 the compliments of the Show Company. The John Folan Page

Well my friends, it’s that time again ………… The end of another year in the history of the WVVMC and I feel it’s a year we can all be proud of. Our AGM is coming up in a few week’s time, so this is the last newsletter before then. It is so impor- tant for as many members as possible to attend the AGM so we can get your views and ideas on how our club should be run. New faces on the committee would be a help as I know a lot of the current com- mittee have been on board for a long time and are in need of a well earned rest. If, when the AGM is over and the same names appear again, don’t say you weren’t asked.

This year was a super year for the WVVMC - the Porsche project met it’s target, the WestRun went well and made a profit (which was given to GOAL). We had a very successful run to Enniskillen, all I can say about that is ‘what happens away, should stay away’!!! Bridie!!, I’ll say nothing if you won’t!! We had a number of excel- lent local runs during the year and to top the year’s runs off we had a great new Autumn run kindly sponsored by Corrib Oil. A huge turn out for a club run with fine weather and fine food. We had a good year, lots of positive publicity for the club and the future is looking just as good.

So come on folks, try if possible to make the AGM your last but most important outing of the year. If there is anything you don’t like about how things are done, now is your chance. I guess I’ll see you all there then …….

As for me , as I write this I am preparing to go to the UK for yet another car to add to my collection and I hope to have it out in the next run. And yes …… it’s another FORD.

you all soon, See 5 n Joh

The 2005 AGM A proposal to change the management structure of the Club will be put before the Annual General Meeting by the present committee on 7th November.

The committee structure now in place has served the Club well for the last 28 years, but is now in need of updating to meet the challenges of today. The structure to be proposed is intended to involve a significantly greater number of members in managing various aspects of Club activity.

Since the 2004 AGM, the Club has organised 8 road runs, including the highly successful WestRun 2005 to in July and the inaugural Corrib Oil Run through north Galway and Mayo in September. WestRun involved us playing host to members of other Vintage Car Clubs. Other events involved close collaboration between ourselves and some neighbouring clubs – notably Clare Classic & Vintage Car Club and Erne Vintage Car Club. In 2006 and beyond, we hope to extend these col- laborations to other neighbouring clubs – Connaught Veteran & Vintage Car Club, Limerick Classic & Vintage Car Club and Midlands Vintage & Classic Car Club. In addition to road runs, members of WVVMC pre- sented their cars in several parades and static displays at community shows up and down the western counties.

On top of all this, we embarked on a major charity fund-raising project this year, which involved building and raffling a replica Porsche Speed- ster. Great credit is due to the dedicated team of enthusiasts who worked extraordinary hours to get the car ready for raffle at the WestRun dinner. Equally, credit is also due to the people who sold the raffle tick- ets. And our sincere thanks goes to everybody who bought a ticket. The raffle was an overwhelming success. For the record, your generos- ity enabled the Club to donate €17,600 to establish a training pro- gramme for street children in Maputo, Mozambique, which will be paid out in stages over the next 12 months. We were also able to make do- nations of €5,000 to Share-a-Dream Foundation and €4,000 to Tuam Cancer Care. The committee will also propose to the AGM that a per- manent Club Charity Fund will be established to continue the good work started in 2005.

The committee-sponsored AGM resolutions will be included in the formal notice of the AGM, which will issue in mid-October. If any other Club member wishes to have an issue placed on the AGM agenda, please send me details before Monday 3rd October, which will be the final meet- ing of the 2004/05 committee.

6 Frank Mullan Secretary 25 Carragh Hill, Salthill, Galway Western Veteran and Vintage Motor Club Ltd.

Calendar of events - Local

October 16th.: Run to Dartfield Horse Museum. This is a short end-of-season run starting in Oranmore and driving via Gort and to Dartfield Museum. (See page 11)

November 7th.: W.V.V.M.C. Limited Annual General Meeting The meeting will take place this year in the Corrib Great Southern Hotel, Galway on Monday Night, November 7th.

Calendar of events - National

October 9th.: City West Hotel, Dublin Classic and Vintage Bike and Car Sale/Show. Selling or Buying a Classic or Just Looking. Contact Dermot Flynn at 01 6600622 (office hours)

Oct. 14th/15th/16th.: Carrick-on-Suir Motor Club Ltd. Classic Mountain Tour to finish in Killarney. Contact Ann Fitzgerald at 051 895238

Oct. 22nd/23rd.: Kingdom Club (Co. Kerry) Autumn Run Contact Michael O’Connor at 066 7124447

If any of our readers would like to respond to any article in this newsletter or to comment in any way please contact me either on e-mail to [email protected] or by post to Ray O’Donoghue, Dublin Road, Oranmore, Co. Galway. It is very desirable to use e-mail as far as possible and in re- sponse to a member’s suggestion I wish to ask as many members as possible to e-mail me their e-mail addresses at [email protected] as soon as possible. The new website, which is still in the construction stage, is now live at www.wvvmc.com ……..….. the editor

Don’t forget the end-of-season Run to Dartfield Horse Museum 7 on Sunday, October 16th. There will be no further notice - just turn up on the day…….. See page 11 for details THE W.V.V.M.C. CHARITY PROJECT by John Folan

The Porsche project has come and gone, but it hasn’t gone far - just three doors away from where it was built. Strange or what? But regardless of where it went, it fulfilled it's task. We sold all 800 tickets and after re- paying the bank what we borrowed to build it we had €26,500 to give to our various charities - Tuam cancer care, Share-a-dream foundation and the The magnificent prize on display during setting up of a workshop in Mozam- the WestRun 2005 Banquet. bique. Who saw the TV coverage on Nation- wide? Super publicity for the club too. Our intention is to build on the success of this and try something else next year. Any help or suggestions would be very wel- come. A big thanks must go to all who helped, you know who you are. It was fun guys….!!! John The winner was Mr. Frank **************************** McDermott from .

The following is an extract from a lett er received from Share a Dream Foundation:

8 Run To Enniskillen by Karina Keane

We had a most enjoyable and memorable weekend in Enniskillen on the 19/20/21 August. It was the weekend of the Enniskillen Classic Car Rally and we, along with a number of other clubs from , England and Scotland participated in all the fun and festivities that a rally weekend brings.

The WVVMC was well represented with approx 20 cars - all travelling in convoy departing from Oranmore on Friday the 19th onwards to Claregalway, where there was an interview with a TG4 Camera crew. From there onto Curry in Sligo where we stopped at the Yeats Country Hotel for a welcome lunch. Next stop was in Blacklion, where we all availed of the ‘cheaper’ petrol before crossing the border.

Having made two stops en-route, we reached Eniskillen around 5pm. Our cars were exhausted and thirsty after this long journey, and rush-hour in Enniskillen didn’t help! Having made our way through the heavy traffic, we reached our ho- tel – The Fort Lodge - and there our cars got a very well deserved overnight rest. Thank you to The Fort Lodge Hotel for providing a very nice meal, it was wel- comed and enjoyed by one and all.

Later on that evening, a very fine display of both cars and tractors took place with some really striking cars and the largest display of vintage tractors I have ever seen.

Saturday morning took us to the Killyhevlin Hotel in Enniskillen where the rally proper was about to begin. In glowing sunshine, about 200 cars set out on the 40- mile run. We travelled a very scenic route along the shores of Lough Erne to Bel- coo via Florencecourt House. A very nice lunch awaited us at Belcoo Commu- nity Centre where we were serenaded throughout the afternoon by a 20-piece youth orchestra as we relaxed on the lawn in radiant sunshine. It was so beautiful and peaceful that nobody wanted to leave to continue the remainder of the jour- ney. After some gentle persuasion we did eventually return to our cars and trav- elled onward to Beleek for afternoon tea and visited The Beleek Pottery Shop. The run ended, back in Enniskillen, at about 5pm.

Later on in the evening a substantial meal (scrumptious deserts) was organised by the local run committee, followed by music, a cabaret act and dancing which eve- ryone thoroughly enjoyed. When the main event of the evening arrived, ie. the ‘Knobbly Knees’ competition, the West was well represented! Larry leaped to the floor despite Paddy’s best efforts to restrain him and gave a first-class demon- stration of knobbly-knee dancing!

After a hearty breakfast on Sunday morning, we departed the hotel for home, while some stayed on for noon mass in the nearby Abbey which was celebrated by the well known Fr. Brian Darcy who had9 a warm welcome for his strangers.

Thanks to Joe O’Neill for organising the hotel and also thank you to the EVCC for warmly welcoming us to their annual autumn run. See photos on page 19 WestRun 2005

Once again, WestRun has come and gone. This year's event was the most successful ever with many more people attend- ing all the functions and an increase in the number of cars tak- ing part - this was due in no small way to the effort and com- mitment of the run director, John Folan. There have been many very complimentary messages received by the club dur- ing the past two months. On the Friday afternoon, a large number of cars from all over Ireland, and a few from abroad, turned up at the Spanish Arch for a very successful static display. The Porsche Speedster replica, which was being raffled for charity on the Saturday night, was on dis- play and as well as being the source of very good ticket sales, really caught the eye with it's gleaming paintwork in the beautiful bright sunshine which brought a carnival atmos- phere to the Spanish Arch. WestRun 2005 was officialy launched by the Mayor of Gal- way City, councillor Brian Walsh. Later that evening, a very large crowd gathered at the Corrib Great Southern Hotel to view the cars, renew acquaintances, chat about cars and take part in the pre-rally recep- tion which included plenty nice food and excellent music for dancing from Denis White and Perfect Strangers, as well as some caberet items from the participants. Right through the afternoon and evening, registration of cars and participants was taking place under the control and guidance of Tasmin Folan, Suzanne Wijnekus and Caroline Fahy. Just after 10.00am on a dull and overcast Saturday morning almost 200 cars from all over Ireland and some from the UK began to depart the carpark of the Corrib Southern Hotel and headed off through Galway, , , , , Leenane, Inagh Valley, Recess and back to Oughterard where an enthusiastic and energetic local committee had organised a festive reception which included signs and bunting, supervised carparking, dining outlets and street music. Even though the weather was quite wet, this did not deter a large number of people from participating in the new-type quiz which this year consisted of a town treasure hunt. The local commit- tee awarded prizes to the owners of cars which "just caught the eye" in Oughterard. Then it was back to the Corrib Great Southern Hotel where Mass was celebrated by Fr. Martin Glynn and the prizegiving banquet took place. The Mayor of Galway City, Councillor Brian Walsh and his fiancee, Fiona Flatley were guests of honour for the evening. The guest list also included Superintendent Martin Lee and his wife as well as the club's two honorary members, Phil Denson and Jimmy Francis and their wives, Mar- garet and Peggy. The highlight of the evening was the raffle for the beautiful Porsche Speedster Replica which was built by members of the club and which raised almost 27,000 euro for a number of charities. The winning tickets were drawn by Miss Fiona Flatley and handed to Sergio Magnetti, who announced the winners. The winner was Frank McDermott from Claregalway with the10 two runner-up prizes going to Aaron Duggan from Galway city and Pat Conacur from Oranmore. This year's annual club awards went to Joe O'Neill and Frank Mullan for outstanding service to the club. Music for dancing was provided by Sonny Ward and his band from Roscommon.. WESTRUN 2005 CONTINUED The Sunday morning session in the O'Malley bar in the Corrib Great Southern Hotel was once again a great success with over 100 people turning out for a chat, music and dancing, a light lunch and then the annual goodbyes. Music this year was provided by Dermot Morgan, Ray O'Donoghue, Denis White and a virtuoso performance from Bobby Stack from Foulksmills in County Wexford and now a regular at WestRun. Roll-on 2006!!. ********* You might remember (or do you?) that in the last issue of this newsletter we asked for a suitable cap- tion for this photograph. The winning entry, which was submitted by John Folan was: “I’ll never get used to this mono-rail system”. The other prize went to Michael Daly from Limerick who correctly spotted both cars which had duplicate photographs in the last issue. ********* Please use this newsletter to advertise cars (1975 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. ********* October Run to Dartfield

This is an end-of-season run starting at the Community Centre (at the roundabout) in Oranmore at 1.00pm. Registration will commence at 12.30pm and there is no entry fee. The run will travel through , , Gort and Loughrea to the Dartfield Museum which is about four miles on the Dublin side of Loughrea. It is planned to spend about three hours at Dartfield - group rates have been organised for the various activities, food is available and the various charges can be covered by each individual as they arise. This is the last run for this season and a good attendance would be appreciated. If you intend taking part please contact Ray11 O’Donoghue by phone, e-mail or letter, if possible, just to get an idea of numbers for the museum. For details on Dartfield Museum, visit their website at: www.dartfieldhorsemuseum.com Current Membership

Mem. No. Name Address Tel. No. 086 Allen, Nicky 36 Dún an Óir, Caheronaun, Loughrea, Co. Galway 086 8603101 273 Banahan, Sheila Ballinameen, Boyle, Co. Roscommon. 071 9668368 128 Barr, James W. Dunguaire Cottage, , Co. Galway. 091 637247 008 Barrett, Gerry Shanbally, , Co. Galway 087 6283429 083 Blake, Gabriel Feigh West, Tuam, Co. Galway 093 49466 249 Bolmeijer, Ruud Tulira Castle, Ardrahan, Co. Galway 091 635004 214 Breslin, Patrick 97 Gurraun Ard, Doughiska rd, Merlin, Galway. 086 4089066 061 Brett, Tom Gortard, Clarinbridge, Co. Galway. 091 794817 022 Brophy, Brian Caoran, Taylor's Hill, Galway 091 522086 175 Burke, Frank Louth Lodge, , Co. Galway 093 38290 263 Burke, James Rathfee, , Co. Galway. 091 797469 229 Burke, Maurice ClareTuam, Tuam, Co. Galway 086 2490552 226 Burke, Nicholas 14 Fr. Griffin Road, Galway 112 Burke, Tom Knockdoe, Claregalway, Co. Galway 248 Byrne, Henry The Quay, Ballina, Co. Mayo 096 76821 110 Canney, Jarlath The Square, Tuam, Co. Galway 093 24141 183 Caron, James 25 Bar Na Carraige, Fort Lorenzo, Galway 091 509906 184 Caron, Michael 25 Bar Na Carraige, Fort Lorenzo, Galway 091 509906 270 Casey, James Ross Cottage, Roscahill, Co. Galway 091 550253 167 Casey, Sean & Patricia Ard Aobhinn, , Co. Galway. 091 844821 190 Clancy, John Logatemple, Claremorris, Co. Mayo 092 41041 097 Coffey, Gerard Main Street, Kilkelly, Co. Mayo 094 67010 246 Coleman, Ned Dalystown, Kylebrack, Loughrea, Co. Galway 091 842977 053 Conacur, Pat 9 Carrowmeanish, Oranmore, Co. Galway 091 794975 217 Connaughton, Trevor 6 St. Enda’s Ave. Tuam, Co. Galway 239 Conneely, Joe , , Co. Galway. 094 9659733 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 057 Conroy, Padraig Cluggan, Maam, Co. Galway 092 48284 265 Considine, Tom Fanore Hse, Coast Rd. Oranmore, Co. Galway 091 790483 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 Craughwell, Christy 4 Fuschia Drive, Renmore, Galway 201 Creaven, Pat Munterlane, , Co. Galway. 091 796564 108 Curran, Patrick E. 13 Ard Fraoigh, Clybaun Rd. Galway 196 Curtin, Bernard Castlecreevey, Corrandulla, Co Galway. 091 791819 005 Daly, Michael Newtown, Castletroy, Limerick 061 337580 169 Daly, Gerard Glenbrack Road, Gort, Co. Galway 091 631363 050 Darcy, Gavin 29 Lurgan Park, Renmore, Galway. 087 2381244 278 Darcy, John Gortachalla, Moycullen, Co. Galway 087 8154283 046 Darcy, Martin 29 Beach Court, Salthill, 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. Burkes Lane,12 Upr Dominick St. Galway 087 2483584 258 Doherty, Ian Tara, Kilskeagh, Athenry, Co. Galway 091 849814 219 Dolan, Peter Glenrevagh, , Co. Galway 091 756755 283 Dowd, Joseph Carna, Co. Galway 095 32277 Mem. No. Name Address Tel. No.

044 Doody, Brian Moyveela, Oranmore, Co. Galway 091 790428 024 Dooley, John Ballybeg, Corrandulla, Co. Galway 091 791970 013 Downes, John Blackthorn Lodge, Kilcolgan, Co. Galway 091 796722 188 Duffy,Christopher Pinewood, Derrydonnell, Oranmore, Co.Galway. 091 795813 250 Duignan, Tony 11 Castlelawn Heights, Galway 091 762296 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 212 Feeney, Pat Béal an Daingin, Connemara, Co. Galway 087 9902294 051 Fennell, David 12 Ardaun, Oranmore, Co. Galway 087 2273747 075 Fennell, William 12 Ardaun, Oranmore, Co. Galway 091 757208 244 Fitzgerald, Michael Gort Ard, Clarenbridge, Co. Galway. 091 796242 144 Fitzmaurice, Tom Convent Rd., Roscommon, Co. Roscommon. 086 8282254 275 Flaherty, John Park, Athenry, Co. Galway. 091 844004 276 Flaherty, Margarete Park, Athenry, Co. Galway. 091 844004 040 Fleming, J.J. Tuam Road, Galway. 091 755451 107 Flynn, John R. , Ballinasloe, Co. Galway 080 Folan, John Cloonbigeen, Claregalway, Co. Galway 087 2680616 282 Fox, Eddie Moanbaun, Athenry, Co. Galway 086 6847922 001 Francis, Jimmy St. Vincent's Ave., Woodquay, Galway 091 561943 139 Gannon, Paul Cloonluane, Renvyle, Co. Galway. 095 43905 253 Garland, Gerry Kilcahill, Claregalway, Co. Galway 091 791740 218 Geoghegan, Martin Bodane, Tuam, Co. Galway 041 Giblin, Padraig Glenbrack Road, Gort, Co. Galway 091 631306 122 Gilligan, Michael Cartoonrue, Tuam, Co. Galway 093 25992 213 Glasgow, David Carrowbeg, Kilkelly, Co. Mayo 094 9367441 134 Grealish, Martin Meadow View, Carnmore, Oranmore, Galway. 091 794034 221 Griffin, Vincent Creganna, Oranmore, Co. Galway 091 794535 015 Hanley, Damien P. Woodbrook House, , Co. Galway 091 587116 076 Harlowe, John Rockvilla, 52 Shantalla Rd. Galway 087 2263497 069 Heatley, Kevin & Mary Farraunmacfarrell, Dromore West, Co. Sligo 096 47155 266 Hendrick, Philip Kilbranish, Milltown Rd. Tuam, Co. Galway 093 27940 048 Hickey, Edmond J. Owenriff Cottage, Oughterard, Co. Galway 091 552000 187 Higgins, Patrick J. Sylane, Tuam, Co. Galway 093 55452 132 Hogan, Michael , Ballinasloe, Co. Galway 0905 75184 215 Hogan, Sean Shannonbridge Rd. Ballinasloe, Co. Galway 216 Howley, Michael Limepark, Ardrahan, Co. Galway 209 Howley, Patrick Limepark, Ardrahan, Co. Galway 091 635191 019 Hynes, Monica Tynagh, Loughrea, Co. Galway 0509 45127 247 Kavanagh, David & E.l Mincloon, Rahoon, Galway 091 529571 047 Kavanagh, Des Mincloon, Clybaun Road, Co Galway 091 522368 241 Keane, John Carnmore, Oranmore, Co. Galway. 087 2411091 150 Keaney, Diarmuid Maunsells Park, Galway 086 8137058 268 Kelly, Barry John 101 Dun na Coirbe, Galway 087 7959425 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 158 Lawford, Hayden K. 23 Dalysfort Road, Salthill, Galway 091 523942 168 Linnane, Francis Crossford, Gort,13 Co. Galway 091 633163 085 Livingstone, Paul Corofin, Ennis, Co. Clare 065 6837091 274 Lyall, Peter Pemly, Kylebrack, Loughrea, Co. Galway. 090 9749883 Mem. No. Name Address Tel. No.

014 Magnetti, Sergio Aille, Barna, Co. Galway 091 592256 281 Mahon, Mick Clonfert, Maynooth, Co. Kildare 087 2902043 277 Marcus, Henry Lough Cutra, Gort, Co. Galway 245 Martin, Norah Frenchpark, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon 094 9870023 115 Maughan, Francis , Castlerea, Co. Roscommon 0907 55260 059 McBride, Ronald J. 20 Oakley Crescent, Highfield Park, Galway 091 527166 081 McDonagh, James 145 Castle Park, Ballybane, Galway 091 755482 279 McDonagh, Willie Bunnakill, Maam Cross, Co. Galway 087 6797851 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 230 McGuigan, Noel 20 Greenfields Road, Newcastle, Galway 091 526271 021 McHugh-Jewell, Anthony Creganna Beag, Oranmore, Co. Galway 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 243 Molloy, Maureen 206 Collinswood, Collin’s Ave, Dublin 9. 01 8367786 179 Monaghan Tom Galway Road, Headford, Co. Galway. 093 3544 264 Moran, Padraic Westport Road, Castlebar, Co. Mayo 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 267 Mullins, Fergus Hazelwood, Kilcornan, Clarinbridge, Co. Galway 055 Mullins, Pat & Anne No 1 Rockhill Avenue, Salthill, Galway 091 525289 011 Mulqueen, Billy Station Road, Ballyhooley, Co. Cork 025 39337 262 Murphy, Damien Newbridge, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway 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 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 269 Nicholls, Paul Crossderry, Craughwell, Co. Galway. 091 876835 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 14 207 O’Connor, Noel 25 Nun’s Island, Galway 091 565466 104 O'Domhnaill, Sean Caoran Beag, An Cheathrú Rua, Co. Galway 091 595207 079 O'Donoghue, Ray Dublin Road, Oranmore, Co. Galway 091 794241 056 O'Mahony, Patrick , Peterswell, Co. Galway 091 635397 052 O'Neill, Joe , Co. Galway 094 9659022 065 O'Neill, Michael Castlebeg, Crumlin, Ballyglunin, Co. Galway. 063 O'Neill, Petronella 23 White Point Moorings, Cobh, Co Cork 086 6078251 271 O’Reilly, Franny 6 The Oaks, Ballygaddy Rd. Tuam, Co. Galway 093 27909 202 Parsons, Frank Kilcloghans,14 Tuam, Co. Galway. 093 24762 124 Parsons, Helen Bawnard, Gardenfield, Tuam, Co. Galway 197 Pryce, Patrick Leegaun, Moycullen, Co. Galway. 091 555778 028 Punch, Dave 8 Roselyn Gardens, Renmore, Galway 091 753555 Mem. No. Name Address Tel. No.

220 Queally, David Sunset House, Drumcliffe, Ennis, Co. Clare 065 6829535 088 Quinlan, Pat Bawnard, Gardenfield, Tuam, Co. Galway 256 Quinn, Adrian Labane, Ardrahan, Co. Galway 091 635231 092 Rees, Wyn Newtown Hse. Abbeyknockmoy, Co. Galway 093 43765 062 Reilly, Joseph 11 Mount Pleasant, Loughrea, Co. Galway 091 841764 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 067 Stephens, John Ballybanagher, Cummer, Tuam, Co. Galway. 086 8473040 206 Stronge, Gerry Main Street, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway 087 2898888 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 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 091 521 296 094 Watters, John 15 Abbey Trinity Court, Tuam, Co. Galway. 093 28441 142 Webb, Michael Somerset Claremount, Oughterard, Co. Galway 091 552973 232 Weng, Leon 004 Wijnekus, Ernst Tonroe, Clarinbridge, Co. Galway 091 794889 255 Wilkie, Shane 6 Sheerwater House, Dominick St. 087 2361889

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Dear member, Thank you very much for renewing your member- ship and in particular for updating your standing orders. A full list of currently paid-up members appears on pages 12, 13, 14 and 15. Please contact me in case of omissions or errors. Stephen NB: Annual membership is based on a calendar year from January 1st. to December 31st with subscriptions Stephen Coyle. due during the preceding November and December. Membership Director.

If you have any queries on Membership,15 please contact the Membership Director, Stephen Coyle at 065-6822712. [email protected] Improve Your Driving A series of articles aimed at improving driving skills has been put together by the President of the W.V.V.M.C., Bill Fennell.

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