It's ON.. The GREAT Kildare/ Wicklow run

[Stig]

welcome shane - see you on the run!

[mx5ash]

Howdi shane, I too will be there with new shoes to run in.
See you are down for the galway run to. Good man, all in is say.
See you there.
Ash

P.s get some pics up.

[leamyj]

Hello ,
I'm another newby with shiny silver MX5 , a friend of Robin's , just fitted new tyres which have to get run in so this trip sounds ideal ! would love to join in on the fun

G'Luck
Shane

Welcome Shane, look forward to meeting you on 25th

John

[Cloggy]

Hi Guys,
Have to set it straight. Shane will be coming along to the Waterford run only. He posted his notice by accident on the Kildare/Wicklow run.

[leamyj]

Hi Guys,
Have to set it straight. Shane will be coming along to the Waterford run only. He posted his notice by accident on the Kildare/Wicklow run.

Shame
Next year then

John

[leamyj]

RIGHT LADS, HERE IS THE PRELIMINARY ITINERARY FOR THE KILDARE/WICKLOW RUN



Most people when passing through Kildare only get to see the motorway. The first part of todays run will bring you behind the scenes , as it were.
The second part brings us along the beautiful Wicklow mountains.. something that we in Kildare tend to take for granted.
We shall be stopping in Glenmalure for lunch, time as yet unknown.

The rules are simple..Make sure you can see the car in front and the car behind. After passing through Towns or major junctions we will re-group.
Speed limits will be observed, although some parts have to be driven that little bit beyond what's allowed...Zoom Zoom

Brief outline and info of route;

Assemble at B&Q , Newhall.. Lidl store nearby for goodies
Leinster aquaduct (via Sallins)
Mondello Park International Motor Racing circuit.. Walkabout
Robertstown.. Grand Canal.. very picturesque
Kilmeague
Hill of Allen.. nice if you get a clear run up and down the other side
Milltown (Once had a lap dancing club, but closed after several months due to local outcry and lack of business)
Fr. Moores well.. Holy Water anyone?
Pollardstown Fen (Source of water for the grand canal, a nature reserve)
Curragh Racecourse.. Home of the Irish Derby
Kildare Town... Heritage town
Village ..retail outlet centre..(only passing.. too many clothes shops)
National Stud (no..not meself) and Japanese Gardens
Curragh Plains.. Watch out for the sheep
Donnelys Hollow.. drive through golf course(not literally)
Braveheart Battle scene..Photo opportunity
Calverstown
Narraghmore
Crookstown(petrol opportunity , toilets, shop etc.,)
Grangecon
Dunlavin
Donard
Knockanarrigan/ Glen of Imaal.. military ranges
Aghavannagh(note all the warning signs about entering the range area)
Glenmalure (Lunch stop)
Laragh
Glendalough..famous beauty spot, full of day trippers though..won't stop here
Wicklow gap (serious scenery) Photo opportunity
Valleymount
Ballyknockan
Lacken ..short stop, photo opportunity
Sallygap...optional extra route , if time allows
Oldcourt
Manor Kilbride
Cross Chapel(Dublin participants may wish to part company here as we are on the outskirts of Tallaght by now)
Rathmore
Punchestown... home of Oxegen festival
Two-Mile House
Athgarvan
Newbridge
I hope everyone has a good time, and any questions about where we are during the trip..If I don't know the answer, I'll bulls**t an answer for ya!!

John

[Stig]

Looking good John.......

All we'll need is a bit of sunshine!

[mrges]

John - sounds like a busy run. Looking forward to it. Can you post the address (road name) that B+Q is on.....I don't know that part of the world at all and hope to get to the meeting point via Sat Nav!


Thanks,

mrges

[leamyj]

John - sounds like a busy run. Looking forward to it. Can you post the address (road name) that B+Q is on.....I don't know that part of the world at all and hope to get to the meeting point via Sat Nav!


Thanks,

mrges

It's just off the M7 between Naas and Newbridge, I think its junction 10.
Just put Newhall into sat nav, might be listed.
Will confirm junction number at weekend
John

[mrges]

Thats great - thanks for the info.

mrges

[Stig]

If you know where the BTW (tiles place) building is visable from the motorway, the B&Q is basically the other side of the motoway.

See you there!

Rgds,

O.

[tigger]

hi folks,

sorry i havent been on since galway men, but you can count me in for the 25th a bit hectic at the moment at workies,

see you all on the 25th

[MX-Tony]

This sounds like an interesting run i can wait

So how many have we got on the run now?

[leamyj]

This sounds like an interesting run i can wait

So how many have we got on the run now?

OK guys, here's the list..add or delete as appropriate

Leamyj..(that's me!)
Mx-Tony
Tigger
Ollie Brady
Mrges
Cloggy
Ash
Medic 5
Padraig (aka. lynott)
Midlife Crisis (Possibly)
S.T.E.L.L.A. (Olly)
Seán (Possibly)
Frank
Robin (10ae)
Tom (possibly)
Valerie (possibly)

That's a possible 16, lets go for broke guys!! New target is 20

Ivan ,Colm, Simon and anyone else in the Eastern area? Let me know if you are available

John

[Sean]

I was just looking and noticed.........we only have 1 woman owner who is "possibly" going? I"m not sexist but i think all the other women owners in the club should make an extra effort to tie a knot in their aprons that day and hit the road in a kind of "show of strength" etc ..........come on girls,you know you want to!!