It’s the Final Countdown to Cannonball – Official route for spectators
Cannonball, the action-packed supercar spectacle, is set to roll on September 6th – 8th with proceeds to the Irish Cancer Society. Top mark cars including McLaren, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Aston Martin, Porsche, Maserati, Rolls Royce and Bentley and Cannonball is the largest organised roadtrip in Europe. The event has already raised €1,016,000 for Irish charities and, this year, the official charity of Cannonball will be The Irish Cancer Society which funds lifesaving cancer research and a range of free support services for people affected by cancer. Cannonball, fuelled by milesPlus from Circle K, will blaze a trail from Malahide to CircleK Fermoy, Ballymaloe, Killarney, Limerick, Ballina, Sligo, Slane this year with the spectacular finish line in Edenderry.
Spectators will get up close and personal with 190 of the finest cars on the planet and enjoy the unique festival atmosphere that Cannonball is renowned for. The Brazilian Dancers will bring all the glamour of carnival and live DJs, festivals in all of the host towns get the party started and some great free giveaways. The notorious NYPD, German Polizei, Fr Willie and colourful Cannonballers in crazy costumes add to the melee and this year the Pope and Popemobile are sure to wow guest as wella s a very illustrious visit from the White House. From Spiderman to Star Wars, Cat Woman to Wonder Woman, Cheerleaders to Charlie’s Angels, Batman, The Joker and more, it is a totally unique free family day out.
Coronation St Star Ryan Thomas will be joining the Cannonball Super Car Convoy coming to Edenderry on September 8th
Cannonball has always been a star-studded affair and celebrities over the years include Boyzone’s Shane Lynch who even has the logo tattooed on his leg!. Other household names include former Miss World Rosanna Davison and husband Wes Quirke, Glenda Gilson, Rachel Allen, Roz Purcell, Nadia Forde, Ryan Tubridy, Mick Galway and Dirty Sanchez. Former Taoiseach Enda Kenny and former President Mary Robinson have both dropped the famous cheqered flag and this year it is confirmed that Corrie St Star Ryan Thomas and Love Island’s Tom Walker will be joining the convoy.
NO FEE PIC: 12/7/18 A rare Pagani Zonda arriving to Wexford for last years finish line in Wexford. A taste of what is to come for Edenderry on September 8th . Picture: Kasia Farat
A taste of what to expect in Edenderry on September 8th.
Cannonball is the brainchild of Kildare businessman Alan Bannon and the benefit to the host towns for this event is estimated at €2,567,000 per year. Cannonball will be fuelled by milesPlus from Circle K as the main headline Sponsor for 2019. Tour Sponsors include Manhattan Popcorn, Asystec and Hone. Cannonball official partners include Bonavox, AB Signs, Keanes Jewellers, Ballyseedy, Duke Energy Drinks, Karl Goodwin Motors, Krystle, BMW and Windsor Motors
