Sunday, November 30, 2008

Outline Programme of Events 30th January




3pm-5pm, Boyle Abbey
Rally Ireland Passage Control & Heritage Event
A specially constructed spectator stand will get you up close to the action as the rally cars cross the ramp and competitors take a break at Boyle Abbey.

Children from local schools, mentored in the traditional craft of Brigid’s Cross making, will present one to each WRC competitor, celebrating St Brigid’s Day 1st February. Traditional Irish music will be played as local producers welcome the teams with home-made soup and scones.

5pm-9pm, Walled Courtyard of King House & River Walk
Food Event & Exhibition of Vintage Cars
Stroll through a select exhibition of vintage cars from times past and enjoy the festive atmosphere with Boyle Origin Farmers Market and specialised hot food stalls from around the country.
Mini Craft Fair in King House - Browse and shop in the Long Gallery of this magnificently restored Georgian Mansion.

5pm-10pm Public Car Park, Shop Street
7.30pm Eddie Jordan and the Robbers
Free Outdoor Concert by Ex Formula 1 Supremo Eddie Jordan and his Band playing their own style of soul music and covers of songs by Thin Lizzy, Bowie, Dylan, Fleetwood Mac…

Rally Action on Micro Cam Large Outdoor Screen

Rally Simulator to take you on the thrill of a rally driving experience.

Rally Merchandise

5pm-10pm The Crescent
Exhibition of ‘Slowly Sideways’ Group B Rally Cars
View rallying’s classics of the past from Ireland and the UK as they take a break from their special stages in Rally Ireland.

Rally Simulator - experience the thrills of rallycross.

5pm-10pm The Shambles Yard ...at Boles of Boyle. Exhibition of Classic Cars
View wonderful vintage cars lovingly maintained by their owners.

6.30 & 8.30pm St Joseph’s Hall: Tickets €5 / €20 Family
Shaylyn: Irish Music and Dance Show - One hour family show celebrating Irish Music and Dance through the ages with the best of traditional Irish dancers, singers and musicians. Advance booking to Úna Bhán Tourism Co-Operative Society, Grounds of King House + 353 (0) 71 966 3033 / unabhan@indigo.ie. Organised with the assistance of Boyle Musical Society.

Pub Music Trail

Late Night Shopping

Rally Ireland merchandise now on sale from Boles of Boyle

Boyle World Rally Festival is organised by a voluntary committee with the support of Roscommon County Council, Boyle Chamber of Commerce, Fáilte Ireland-West Region, Arigna Leader/ Úna Bhán Tourism Co-Operative Society and a team of local volunteers.
The committee is working closely with Rally Ireland.

Festival Information: 071 966 3033 & Accommodation enquiries: Úna Bhán Tourism Co-Operative Society 071 966 3033

Eymard Brennan Rally Photography

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