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Eireball 2009 - "On the road again." |
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Now in it's 4th year running, the Eireball Run is a grueling week long sponsored drive. Each year a challenging route is set and a convoy of classic Volkswagens winds it's way around the island of Ireland. Previous routes have included travelling around the coast and through all 32 counties. Considering that the average age of the vehicles is 30 years old mayhem and breakdowns are all part of the fun when on the Eireball Run!
The iconic VW Bus is the vehicle of choice of most partcipants, but Beetles and Karmann Ghias also take part. The quirky classics from the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and England, crammed with children, dogs and surfboards dedicate a week of their summer to the Eireball charities. With the ever present talk of recession what better way to spend your holiday than travelling around Ireland with your camper van or tent? Petrol and food are the only expenses as most of the camping spots belong to members of type2ireland - a diverse group including business owners, professionals, trades people, musicians and comedians to mention just a few. To date over €30,000 euro has been raised by type2ireland, Ireland’s largest online Volkswagen community, and 100% of the proceeds were divided between the two Eireball charities –
Share a Dream Foundation - an Irish Children's charity which makes dreams a reality for sick children Bridges Across Borders - improving the quality of life of some of the worlds poorest people in Cambodia
If you are interested in getting involved or covering the event please do not hesitate to contact us.
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