Youghal Event Reminder

The Classic Wheels Ireland Vintage 2022 Classic, Bike Run and Show is on May 28th and 29th in Youghal. At our AGM and Zoom meetings some members indicated that they plan to attend. The run is at 2pm on Saturday 28th, from Farrell’s Summerfield Bar. The static show is at 2pm on Sunday 29th, in the same location. JEC members coordinate meeting through the WhatsApp group if you wish.

Lunch and the AGM at Garryvoe

We met on a bright, sunny April Sunday at the Garryvoe Hotel for lunch, which was then followed by our AGM. We had an impressive turnout of members, although a significant number of our stalwarts were unable to attend due to Covid illness. Our thoughts are with you, and we hope you make a speedy and full recovery!

Garryvoe Trip for Lunch and AGM

We plan to meet for lunch at the Garryvoe Hotel on Sunday 3rd April, to eat at 1pm. This will be followed by our AGM, as part of which we will arrange the Calendar of Events for 2022. It’s the first opportunity we will have had to meet in person in quite some time, so we encourage as many members as possible to attend. We are looking forward to a good turn out!

Merry Christmas to all of our members and friends!

We wish all of our members and friends of the Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club a very merry Christmas. We managed to get together a couple of times in 2021, when restrictions and common-sense allowed. Things will improve, and we’ll make the most of it as and when they do. Stay tuned to the website and Facebook page for updates.

Classic Wheels Ireland Youghal Event

An event in which some of our members are planning to participate, and others may like to join them, is coming up soon in Youghal, Co. Cork – the Classic Wheels Ireland Classic and Vintage Car and Bike Event. For pre-1990 vehicles only, it takes place over two days, Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd August. There’s a run on the first day, and a static show on the second. More details on https://www.classicwheelsireland.com/

Customs Implications for Non-EU Online Shopping

One of our members recently received an email from An Post, regarding VAT and customs charges for online shopping outside the EU. Clearly it’s relevant to us when we order parts, tools and other materials for our cars from abroad, particularly in the light of Brexit. Here is the text of the email:

Report and Photos from Doneraile Trip

On Saturday 26th June, our first outing took place at Doneraile Court, Co Cork. Located off the M20 between Cork and Limerick, Doneraile Court estate, parkland, gardens and house was an ideal location to meet up for our get-together and picnic with Covid-19 restrictions in place.

Meeting up at last – Doneraile Court, Saturday 26th June

Please be at Doneraile Court at 11.30am as parking will have to be arranged. As a result of Covid-19 restrictions only 4 people together can visit the house per hour. Our first group will be at 12 noon followed by 1pm, 2pm and 3pm, others may not wish to visit the house.

The restaurant/coffee shop is open and there are also toilet facilities. Please bring a picnic with you and fold up chairs if you have them. We plan to leave at approx. 4pm.

I look forward to meeting everyone after such a long time. Please be mindful of Covid-19 restrictions and that it is still with us. Fingers crossed we will have good weather and an enjoyable day.

Best wishes
John F Sheehan

Michael will be sending out a reminder text over the weekend, please respond with your attention to attend so as we can arrange the house viewings.

AGM 2021

Our AGM last year was held in the Garryvoe Hotel. This year, due to our enforced separation, we met on Zoom. No comparison between the two venues, and we’re hoping that everybody’s situation improves through 2021 so that we normality before 2022. Here’s hoping!

January Monthly Meeting

We will have our monthly meeting on Wednesday 27th January next, via Zoom as we have been doing for the last few months. I will sent out the meeting details to the regular attendees as usual. If you are a member, and you have not previously attended the Zoom meetings but would like to, please contact us at jecireland@gmail.com.