WESTERN VETERAN AND VINTAGE MOTOR CLUB, LTD.

Newsletter September 2004 Photo Gallery 2 WestRun 2004 11 Directors and Officers 3 Current Membership 12 For Sale 4 Current Membership 13 The John Folan Page 5 Current Membership 14 Local and National Events 6 Current Membership 15 Gort Show and other Local Events 7 Improve Your Driving 16 Autumn Run to Killala 8 Improve Your Driving 17 A Holiday in France 9 2B Technical Limited 18 WestRun 2004 10 Photo Gallery - WestRun 19

1954 Austin Princess owned by well-known entertainer, Mr. Robert

Stack from Foulksmills in Co. Wexford.

Don’t forget the AGM on November 1st.

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Photo Gallery

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Directors and Officers for 2004:

President: Bill Fennell ………. Tel. 091-757208, 086-8282356 Vice President: Ray O’Donoghue … Tel. 091-794241, 087-2798122 Chairperson: Larry Murphy …… Tel. 091-794639, 087-2257996 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 Assistant: Sergio Magnetti ..... Tel. 091-592256 Overseas Run: John Downes ….. Tel. 091-796722, 087-2339557 Insurance: Larry Murphy ….... Tel. 091-794639, 087-2257996 Scrutineering: James McDonagh …….. Tel. 091-755482 Technical: John Folan ……..... Tel. 087-2680616 Hon. Member: Jimmy Francis …..… Tel. 091-561943 Communications Committee: Ray O’Donoghue (091-794241), David Fennell (091-757208), Ernst Wijnekus (091-794889). Social Committee: Pat Conacur (091-794975), Joe O’Neill (094-96 59022), John Connole (065-7077061), Noel O’Cosnnor (091-565466), Hayden Lawford (091-523942), Ray O’Donoghue (091 794241).

WESTERN VETERAN AND VINTAGE MOTOR CLUB, LTD.

Newsletter, September 2004

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, Oranmore or e-mailed to: odonoghu@iol.ie 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).

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

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For Sale

The following videos are available from David Fennell at €15 each:

* WestRun 2002 * 25th. Anniversary * Wales Trip 2003 * WestRun 2003 * WestRun 2004

Phone David at 087 2273747, or 091 757208 after 6.00pm.

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1964 Volvo P1800S Red (The Saint’s car) excellent condition - must see €8000.00 o.n.o. Phone 086 6050925

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Please use this page to sell cars (1974 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.

1968 Rover 3500 V8 P6 Auto 50,000 miles from new Lovely condition - one family owner. €5950.00 o.n.o.

Phone Bryan at 087 2798122.

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1971 Triumph Tr 6 USA Import - No rust Lovely condition

Phone Pádraig Conroy at 094 9548284.

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1949 Ford Prefect Fully restored, purchased in UK in 2003 Good condition - being driven regularly. On view at the Harbour Hotel, Galway.

Phone Joe Lally at 087 8593329

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The John Folan Page Hello again everyone,

As you all probably know by now, it fell on me this year to organise the WestRun, and am I glad it’s over. It’s a huge task and I really did not know what I had taken on. All I can say is ‘well done’ to those who did it all in the previous years. We had a good weekend by all accounts and a wonderful function on Saturday night at which we raised just over €1,500 for the Share-a-Dream founda-tion for sick and disabled children. That was for me the best part of the whole weekend. I am truly grateful to those who donated prizes for this, you guys know who you are, so thanks from me and the peo-ple at Share-a-Dream…… it made my weekend. And while I am at it, I must thank those who gave me immense support and help to or-ganise this, Joe O’Neill, Larry Murphy and Ray O’Donoghue, thanks a million, lads. Its great to know that when someone says they will do something, you know it will be done. We are a large club by any standards, but why don’t we see more of you guys out on events. This is our showcase event and it would be nice to see more of you out. Can’t blame the weather surely!! We seem to be lucky with that. So come on, get the polish out and take that old gal for a run now and then. This year every entrant got an engraved keyring and a brass plaque. There are some keyrings left and if anybody wants one, they can be purchased from the club at €5.00 each. It’s a mini brake disk with WVVMC 2004 engraved on it. There are also some window stickers and plaques left and they are available at €2.00 each. Con-tact me for any of the above. I also want to thank my daughter, Tasmin for all the help she gave me on the run up to the event and along with Suzanne on the day, they manned the check-in desk with-out a hitch. Thanks a lot you two…. you were great. Well that’s all from me. Don’t forget our AGM soon…. if there are things you don’t like about how things are done, this is where you make your voice heard. Try to attend. ‘Till next time ,

Safe driving, John

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Western Veteran and Vintage Motor Club Ltd.

Calendar of events - Local

Oct. 2nd. - 3rd.: Autumn run to North Mayo. The club has been invited to visit the North Mayo region by Mr. Sean Hannick, Chairman of the Council for the West. The run will be based in Killala and will include the Céide fields and the Erris peninsula. A separate flier with all details has already issued to all members…….. See also page 8 Mon. Nov. 1st.: Annual General Meeting.

This is probably the most important event in the local W.V.V.M.C. calendar where all members and other interested parties are invited to express their views and comments and , hopefully, take an active part in the future running of the club.

Calendar of events - National

September 25th.: Charleville and District Veteran, Vintage and Classic Club, Autumn Rally. Contact Eddie O’Callaghan September 26th.: Donegal Vintage and Classic Car Club - Annual Run to Tullaghan in Co. Leitrim leaves Letterkenny at 10.00am. Telephone 087 2366924 for details. Oct. 16th - 17th.: Kingdom Veteran, Vintage and Classic Car Club Autumn Run. Contact Michael O’Connor at 066 7124447 Oct. 22nd - 24th.: International Classic Motor Show in the NEC Centre in Birmingham. Contact David Fennell at 087 2273747.

Deep in thought ….asleep …. or just bored? Another emergency …… maybe!

If you would like to suggest captions for these photo-graphs, please e-mail them to odonoghu@iol.ie

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Gort Run and Show by Paraic Giblin

Other Recent Events

See pages 12, 13, 14 and 15 for a full list of current members. Please notify the Membership Director, Stephen Coyle (Tel.: 065-6822712), of any errors or omissions. We would particularly like to have correct addresses and phone numbers for all members.

Vintage cars parked at the Gort Show and (right) WVVMC member, John Nelly from Castletaylor, Ardrahan pictured with his 1966 Ford Cortina Mk. 1 also at the Gort Show.

Over 30 cars and tractors took part in a sponsored run “Around the Lakes” for the bene-fit of Women’s Aid on the morning of the Gort Show. This was part of a fundraising effort by Lorraine Linnane, daughter of our member Francis. Lorraine, who has done wonderful work for this voluntary organisation, has now met her target of €3,000 from the sponsored run and other fundraising events and she wishes to thank all who took part in the run.

The vehicles departed from Church Street at 11.00am with the cars, from both Galway and Clare clubs, taking the scenic route around beautiful Lough Graney in Co. Clare and the tractors taking the shorter, but equally scenic route around Lough Cutra, which is just outside Gort.

On their return to the town, they all paraded to Gort Show where they took part in the static display and were joined by further vintage cars, tractors and static machinery. A meal was provided for each driver as well as a momento of the day, both with the compliments of Gort Show Company. A very enjoyable day was had by all.

A number of club members, mainly the same people all the time, attended and enjoyed a number of events around the coun-try during the past few months. On the Sunday of WestRun 2004 many members made their way to a very fine static dis-play in Mountbellew. The last weekend in August saw some members at the Midlands Vintage weekend in Athlone. Sep-tember 5th had a clash of events with some cars heading for Williamstown Vintage Day and others going to a Vintage dis-play in Dysart. There was a very big turnout at the Galway Home and Motor Show which was held in Ballybrit on Sep-tember 10th to 12th. Frank Mullan, the organiser of the vintage display, wishes to thank all those who participated. Finally, last Sunday saw some members in Clare for the Clare Autumn Run.

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The Autumn Run to Killala by Ray O’Donoghue

Our Autumn run this year takes us to Killala …. we have been invited by Mr. Sean Hannick from the local Killala Community Council, who is also chairman of the Council for the West. The run is a two-day event taking place on the Saturday and Sunday, October 2nd and 3rd. It is planned to leave Oranmore by 10.00am and including a short break in Foxford to reach Killala by 1.30pm, then proceed along the North Mayo coastline visiting the internationally acclaimed Céide fields and having lunch there, and returning to Killala by 6.00pm for dinner and a social evening starting at 8.00pm. The Céide fields are located 20 miles from Ballina (13 miles from Killala) at near Belderrig, Ballycastle. They represent the oldest enclosed farmland discovered in the Western world (older than the Egyptian Pyramids) at about 5,000 years. They were discovered in the early 1980's and are part of an on-going archaeological investigation. In 1993, a visitors centre was opened at the site and has attracted close to 200,000 visitors to view the historic landscape and the magnificent Céide cliffs and Dún Briste sea stack. A number of route options are being discussed for the Sunday and the final selection will be subject to weather conditions. Pre-booking is essential for this run and you are reminded to return your entries immediately to Ray O’Donoghue so that the necessary arrangements can be put in place.

the Rolls Royce RB211 Jumbo jet engines. From there I moved on to Schiphol Airport in Am-sterdam

working as a foreman to a group of aircraft maintenance contractors mostly on Jumbo’s and DC9’s. I came back to the UK and joined the Gulf Racing Team based in Slough were I was a travelling Fabri-cator/Mechanic, I arrived just as they finished racing the 911 Porsche and were embarking on building the Gulf Mirages for use in long distance sports car racing and Le Mans events.

From there it was the jump to Formula 1 with a start in the Copersucar Team with Wilson Fittipaldi, later joined by Emerson Fittipaldi, after a couple of seasons with that outfit enough was enough and I left to work in a local Mercedes garage, ah the peace!

But still keen to pursue F1 I noticed an add for staff at Williams F1 and applied in early 1978. I joined the team as First mechanic and took over as Chief Mechanic in late 1978, the FW06 had scored a few points that year, unfortunately reliability was not its strong point! 1979 saw the FW07, basically a copy of Chapmans Lotus 72 but better! Williams nearly won the Championship in that year only to miss out due to a few silly reliability problems and some driver errors.

After 25 years at Williams and in 2002 we left the UK and moved to Portlaoise, my wife has many close relatives in the Kildare area and we have been visitors to Ireland for many many years, so we are now

Ian Anderson, “2B Technical Ltd.”

My name is Ian Anderson & with my wife Linda we have started a small business as per the flier “2B Technical Ltd.” … See page 18.

My engineering background started in 1964 in the aircraft indus-try with an apprenticeship at the R & D Pyestock facility in Farn-borough, this facility was responsible for the Concord variable intake configurations, Harrier engine and rotating nozzle sys-

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Jacques Demion – Saumur Car Club

I missed the West Run this year – due to bad plan-ning on my part! After sorting out holiday ar-rangements with my good wife Peggy, which in-cluded for the first time a check of school terms, I booked the ferry to France for a two week holiday in the month of July. I did this early in the year to be sure of a good deal and to get the weeks re-quired – it was subsequent to this that I realised I would be gone for the West Run.

Anyway, as part of the preparations for the club’s trip to France in September, I was in contact with Jacques Demion of the Saumur Car Club and told him that we were heading over ourselves. Jacques Demion had originally contacted me just over three years ago, when the Saumur club made their way to Galway and joined us on the Meals after Wheels run. That particular run had a gallic slant to it with Citroen DS’s, Peugeots and Simcas in-cluded. As part of our holiday, Jacques insisted that we called to them.

Jacques and his wife Suzanne live about 10 km north of Saumur just outside of a village called Vivy which is about the size of Clarinbridge. There they treated us to a barbeque, which was supplemented with a number of courses – aperi-tifs, wines, and cheeses. He then showed me his workshops, which included a 1925 Peugeot voi-terette, a 1935 Simca 5 – the current project, a 1967 Peugeot 204 cabriolet and the Citreon DS that he drove to Galway. We got the 1925 Peu-geot started and brought it out for a spin around the surrounding area.

After a trip to the vineyards and with children getting tired, it was time to say our goodbyes to the Demions and head back to the resort. Both Jacques and Suzanne could not do enough for us during our visit, and we left with the impression that the travellers in September are in for a treat when they visit the Loire valley.

Michael Spellman

THE 2003 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING A HOLIDAY IN FRANCE From Michael Spellman

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The highlight of the year, from a club point of view, is of course our annual rally (WestRun) which this year was held during the weekend of 23rd to 25th of July. The run director was John Folan, who was assisted by a small sub-committee - all volunteers and all doing their best to ensure a good and enjoyable programme whilst at the same time not letting costs spiral out of control. This year some new ideas were put to the test which I think were very successful. The weekend started with the static display at Spanish Arch. This was our second year to use this great venue which provides such a lovely setting and with excellent access. Some 87 cars were on display and with good weather and some lively background music we had a great showpiece. Members, visitors and public enjoyed the occasion and comment was very good. The pre-rally reception in the Corrib Southern Hotel on the Friday night was very well attended with complimentary Guinness, finger food, good music and dancing, and of course good company making for an enjoyable evening. Saturday morning saw the run itself start at the Corrib and go to Ballinasloe at a nice leisurely pace. The hard working group in Ballinasloe had organised ample parking on two streets which had been reserved for us. A choice of establishments offered great food and the traditional music which was played over the public address system gave the whole occasion quite a lift. This year 182 cars participated, which is a great entry leaving it one of the largest runs in the country.

The gala dinner dance in the Corrib Great Southern Hotel was once more very well attended with last year’s numbers well exceeded. The programme for the evening was well streamlined and this change has received very favourable comment. The music was supplied by the very popular Michael O’Brien band from Ennis who kept the dancefloor full well into the small hours. The Mayor of Galway, Ms. Catherine Connolly, was Guest of Honour for the evening and the run prizes were presented to the winners by Ernst Wijnekus and the club president, Bill Fennell. Larry Murphy was M.C. for the evening.

WestRun 2004 by Larry Murphy

‘WestRun 2004’, Galway-Ballinasloe

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WestRun 2004 continued

On the night, a raffle was held to raise some funds for the Share-a-Dream Foundation. All prizes were sponsored and a total of €1503 was collected. This year, it was decided to hold a farewell party on the Sunday morning in the Corrib hotel. This ran for three hours with music, singing and dancing being provided by some of those taking part in the weekend event, followed by a light lunch before departure. It was really an experiment which was much enjoyed and appreciated by the large crowd which turned up. We all owe a great debt of gratitude to the run director, John Folan and his committee, our main sponsor, Top Part, and all the other sponsors who made this event possible. I do, of course, accept that some people may have different views on the weekend and the committee would welcome these views or sugges-tions. Please contact any committee member.

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Mem. No. Name Address Tel. No.

086 Allen, Nicky 36 Dún an Óir, Caheronaun, Loughrea, Co. Galway 086 8603101 128 Barr, James W, Dunguaire Cottage, Kinvara, Co. Galway. 091 637247 008 Barrett, Gerry Shanbally, Craughwell, 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 022 Brophy, Brian Caoran, Taylor's Hill, Galway 091 522086 245 Browne, Tom & Ml. Circular Road, Gort, Co. Galway. 175 Burke, Frank Louth Lodge, Dunmore, Co. Galway 093 38290 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 167 Casey, Sean & Patricia Ard Aobhinn, Athenry, Co. Galway. 097 Coffey, Gerard Main Street, Kilkelly, Co. Mayo 094 67010 246 Coleman, Ned Dalyston, Kylebrack, Loughrea, Co. Galway 053 Conacur, Pat 9 Carrowmeanish, Oranmore, Co. Galway 091 794975 217 Connaughton, Trevor 6 St. Enda’s Ave. Tuam, Co. Galway 239 Conneely, Joe Kilkerrin, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. 90496 59733 189 Connole, John Mount Aven, Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare 065 7077061 098 Connolly, Edward Moyne, Headford, Co. Galway 180 Connolly, Michael Newtown, Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare 065 7077223 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 236 Cooke, Shane Mulroog, Klicolgan, Co. Galway. 086 8373407 148 Cooney, Austin 50 St. Joseph’s Tce. Clarecastle, Co. Clare. 065 6824804 099 Coughlan, Sharon 9 The Spires, Portumna, 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 108 Curran, Patrick E. 13 Ard Fraoigh, Clybaun Rd. Galway 196 Curtin, Bernard Castlecreevey, Corrandulla, Co. Galway. 091 791814 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 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 258 Doherty, Ian Tara, Kilskeagh, Athenry, Co. Galway 091 849814 219 Dolan, Peter Glen-Revagh, Carnmore, Co. Galway 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 240 Duckworth, James Carrowrevagh, Craughwell, Co. Galway. 091 842452 188 Duffy, Christopher Pinewood, Derrydonnell, Oranmore, Galway 091 795813 250 Duignan, Tony 11 Castlelawn Heights, Galway 091 762296 006 Fahy, Gerry 11 Parklands, Clarinbridge, Co. Galway 091 777038

Current Membership

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Mem. No. Name Address Tel. No. 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 254 Fay, Clodagh Mossfield, Clareen, Birr, Co. Offaly 087 2208524 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 040 Fleming, J.J. Tuam Road, Galway. 091 755451 107 Flynn, John R. Ahascragh, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway 135 Flynn, Noel M. 1 Aughnacurra, Dangan Lr. Galway. 091 581975 080 Folan, John Dooyeher, Carna, Co. Galway 087 2680616 001 Francis, Jimmy St. Vincent's Ave., Woodquay, Galway 091 561943 253 Garland, Gerry Kilcahill, Claregalway, Co. Galway 091 791740 218 Geoghegan, Martin Bodane, Tuam, Co. Galway 095 43905 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, Barna, Co. Galway 091 587116 076 Harlowe, John Rockvilla, 52 Shantalla Rd. Galway 087 2263497 228 Healy, Noel Garrafrauns, Dunmore, Co. Galway 0905 79228 069 Heatley, Kevin & Mary Farraunmacfarrell, Dromore West, Co. Sligo 096 47155

048 Hickey, Edmond J. Owenriff Cottage, Oughterard, Co. Galway 091 552000 187 Higgins, Patrick J. Sylane, Tuam, Co. Galway 093 55452 132 Hogan, Michael Eyrecourt, 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 238 Keane, Martin Dooneen, Clifden, Co. Galway. 0905 22283 150 Keaney, Diarmuid 9 St. Mary’s Road, Galway. 086 8137058 113 Keating, Chris Karput UT 11-13, 1133 Budapest, Hungary 087 2556659 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 225 Kerrigan, Niall 30 Leinster Park, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6 091 Kilbane, Thomas 10 Greenfields Rd. Newcastle, Galway 091 528413 222 Laffey, John Forremyle West, Barna, Co. Galway 091 503820 194 Lally, Joe 43 Rockbarton Park, Salthill, Galway 091 582808 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 087 Lowry/Nolan, Pat/HelenBallycolgan, Headford, Co. Galway 093 35202 014 Magnetti, Sergio Aille, Barna, Co. Galway 091 592256 054 Markland, John 48 Dalysfort Road, Salthill, Galway 091 521655 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 081 McDonagh, James 145 Castle Park, Ballybane, Galway 091 755482

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Mem. No. Name Address Tel. No. 023 McDonagh, Seamus Knockferry, Roscahill, Moycullen, Co. Galway. 091 550148 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 224 McMorrow, Dave 21 Carraig Ard, Fort Lorenzo, Galway 100 McNabb, Frank Slieveaun, Clarenbridge, Co. Galway 091 796773 231 McNally, Padraig Attyreece, Westport, Co. Mayo 098 27023 117 McVickers, Kevin 15 Renville Village, Oranmore, Co. Galway 087 9485564 072 Mitchell, James Kiltulla, Athenry, Co. Galway 091 848106 223 Mitchell, John Bermingham, Tuam, Co. Galway 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 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 055 Mullins, Pat & Anne No 1 Rockhill Avenue, Salthill, Galway 091 525289 011 Mulqueen, Billy Station Road, Ballyhooley, Co. Cork 025 39337 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 191 Noone, Peter 288 Mount Rd. Levenshulme, Manchester, UK. 0161 2246050 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 Skehana, Peterswell, Co. Galway 091 635397 052 O'Neill, Joe Glenamaddy, Co. Galway 094 9659022 065 O'Neill, Michael Carrowkeel, Oranmore, Co. Galway 091 794987 063 O'Neill, Petronella 23 White Point Moorings, Cobh, Co Cork 086 6078251 202 Parsons, Frank Kilcloghans, Tuam, Co. Galway. 093 24762 197 Pryce, Patrick Leegaun, Moycullen, Co. Galway. 091 555778 028 Punch, Dave 8 Roselyn Gardens, Renmore, Galway 091 753555 220 Queally, David Sunset House, Drumcliffe, Ennis, Co. Clare 124 Quinlan, Helen Bawnard, Gardenfield, Tuam, Co. Galway 088 Quinlan, Pat Bawnard, Gardenfield, Tuam, Co. Galway 256 Quinn, Adrian Labane, Ardrahan, Co. Galway 091 635231 227 Quirke, Noel Killeeneen More, Craughwell, Co. Galway 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 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

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If you have any queries on Membership, please contact the Membership Director, Stephen Coyle at 065-6822712. stephencoyle@eircom.net

Stephen Coyle. Membership Director.

Dear member, Thank you very much for renewing your membership and in particular for updating your standing orders. A full list of current 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 due during the preceding November and December.

W.V.V.M.C. MEMBERSHIP

Mem. No. Name Address Tel. No.

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. Cornamona, 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 091 521 296 251 Warren, Michael Bermingham, Tuam, Co. Galway. 093 60490 094 Watters, Jon 15 Abbey Trinity Court, Tuam, Co. Galway. 093 24316 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

YOUR VIEWS The success of this newsletter depends largely on inputs from the members and I take this opportunity to make a general request to all members (including spouses, friends and contacts) for articles, photographs, cars or parts for sale or wanted, etc. The news-letter can be changed to better meet the needs of the members but this can only be done if you, the members, make contact. Please send your views, suggestions, comments or criticisms re. the newsletter or indeed any aspect of the club’s activities to Ray O’Donoghue at 087 2798122 or e-mail odonoghu@iol.ie.

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A series of articles aimed at improving driving skills has been put together by the President of the W.V.V.M.C., Chief Superintendent Bill Fennell. In this issue we reproduce the fourth of these articles.

Improve Your Driving

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Earlier this summer, the W.V.V.M.C. received the above advertisement from 2B Technical in Portlaoise. It is being printed in full and scanned exactly as received, but this does not constitute any endorsement of workmanship, products or services, either by this publication or the Board of the W.V.V.M.C. Limited.

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PHOTO GALLERY - WestRun 2004

“A Brace of Snipe”

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This newsletter is printed by OCDA Enterprises Limited, Main Street, Oranmore, Co. Galway.

We thank the following contributors to this issue of the newsletter: Bill Fennell, John Folan, Larry Murphy, Michael Spellman, Paraic Giblin, Ray O’Donoghue and Stephen Coyle. Photographs from Ray O’Donoghue, David Fennell, Frank Mullan, Michael Spellman and Hayden Lawford.

Buíochas Mór diobh uilig. …………… the editor

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