Cannonball is coming to Moneygall!
Almost 200 supercars taking to the road for Jack and Jill
Cannonball, the action-packed supercar spectacle, is set to roll on September 15-17 with proceeds going to the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation.
This year - on Saturday, September 16 at 3pm - there will be an official fuel stop at Moneygall. Cannonball, fuelled by milesPLUS from Circle K, is the largest organised road trip in Europe featuring the finest cars on the planet from the awe-inspiring power of Ferrari, Lamborghini and McLaren to the grace and elegance of Porsche, Aston Martin, and Maserati. Cannonball has already raised €1,538,602 for Irish Charities and brings a unique and inimitable electric atmosphere to host towns all over the country making it a widely-anticipated free family event for spectators.
On Thursday, September 14, the Cannonball crew will roll into Malahide Castle to get set for another adrenalin-fuelled supercar spectacle. The supercars are due to start arriving from 6pm with an opportunity for spectators to be captivated by their enviable fusion of engineering excellence and breathtaking design.
The gleaming convoy will travel on to the Slieve Russell Hotel and Country Club in Cavan on Friday and later Ballina to help the Co Mayo town celebrate its 300th birthday. On Saturday, the convoy travel to Salthill Hotel, Co Galway, before continuing to Pery Square, Limerick City, for the second finish line and overnight stay.
On Sunday, September 17, the supercars will visit Circle K, Fermoy and then onwards to Cork for lunch at Fota Island Resort before a big dramatic final finish line in Kilkenny City.
CHILDREN’S CHARITY
This year the official charity of Cannonball is the Jack and Jill Children's Foundation - an Irish children’s charity that funds and delivers in-home nursing care, respite support and end-of-life care for children from birth to six years of age that have highly complex and life-limiting medical conditions. There are currently over 400 children under the care of Jack and Jill right across the country and the charity’s mission is to empower parents to care for their child at home, because there is no care like home care for a Jack and Jill child.
Irish Rugby star Robbie Henshaw took time out from his World Cup preparations to meet with little James Garrahan and his family and carers to make the announcement.
Cannonball offers spectators a unique opportunity to witness the world's most prestigious and sought-after supercars up close and enjoy the unique festival atmosphere that Cannonball is renowned for. The Brazilian Dancers, giant screens, music and fanfare brings all the glamour of carnival and live DJs, bands and festivals in host towns get the party started. The Cannonballers and celebrities in colourful costumes add to the melee. From Spiderman to Star Wars, Cat Woman to Wonder Woman, cheerleaders to Charlie’s Angels, Batman, the Joker and more, it is a totally unique free family day out. This year, organisers are also calling on spectators to dress up in fancy dress with prizes for best dressed.
The Tour Sponsor this year is Apache Pizza and Cannonball official partners include Karl Goodwin Motors, AB Signs, HONE Energy and Majestic Ireland Road Trips. See cannonball.ie for all details.