This year is a milestone in the Clubs history as it celebrates the 20th anniversary of the founding of Porsche Club Ireland. As a result this year’s event will be a particularly special day when we host the annual Family BBQ & Concours event at the Radisson Blu St Helen's Hotel, Dublin on Sunday August 6th 2017. It’s very much a family oriented day so do make sure to bring along offspring of all ages; they're more than welcome! There’ll be a few surprises in store and you’ll just have to be there to find out about them!
We have an early booking discount for the first 40 confirmed payments received, so [u]do it now[/u] to secure your place!
BBQ pp costs -
PCI members: €35
Non members: €45
Children (aged 13-18 years): €15
Children (under 13): no charge
Special Early Booking Offer – first 40 bookings (Max two tickets available per Member). CLOSED
BBQ reduced to only €25pp each for member & friend booked and paid with 'BBQ' as the payment reference.
1. Bank transfer to:
AIB Bank
BIC: AIBKIE2D
IBAN: IE74AIBK93252359467094
Account: 594 670 94
Sort Code: 93-25-23
Please email membership@porsche-club-ireland.com once paid by bank transfer so that we can list you as paid and attending.
2. PayPal
Payments to: porscheclubi@eircom.net with the reference 'BBQ'
3. Booked and paid by July 28th
As always, it’s a great opportunity to meet fellow Porsche Club members from around the country all while viewing some of the best Porsche cars in the country. This takes place in the magnificent garden surroundings of the Radisson Blu, St Helen’s. Porsche Centre Dublin will be present again with a selection of their latest models for you to view and enjoy! There’ll be plenty of activities planned for the day; believe it or not some will actually involve cars!
Others include a Magician, a special kids’ activity room, ice cream van (for young and old), outdoor music and many other activities. We have two Concours competitions so if you are planning on entering see details below and get your entry in without delay.
The hotel will again provide top quality food with a selection to suit everyone and which really represents superb value and even more so if you book and pay in advance. As is the tradition the club will have a prize draw for a charity and this year it’s for Pieta House which is a very deserving cause. Prizes are donated by PCI members and sponsors and we’d love to hear from you if you can donate a prize for the draw, thanks in advance for doing so. :)
Timings - are approximate, may change slightly on the day
11.00am - Gates open for the early arrivals
11.00am - Car washing facilities available
11.30am - Concours de Elegance entrants’ cars in place
13.00pm - Street Concours entrants’ cars in place
14.00pm - Official event kick off, but please feel free to arrive earlier.
18.00pm - Dinner served
18.30pm - Concours competitions’ Prize Giving
Concours Competitions:
**Concours de Elegance
This category is for the highest level preparation of car and owners will probably already have started preparing for this event. If you plan on entering please let us know soonest and if your car is accepted you’ll be notified and allocated an entry number. You will need to have your car in place no later than 11.30am.
**Street Concours
These are everyday use cars and applications are sought for this category which isn’t judged as critically as the de ‘Elegance category.
Judging forms will be available on the day and cars more than 2 years old will have an additional marking category for both mileage and age.
Additional Judging
* People’s Choice – there will be a special award for the car chosen by visitors to the BBQ
* Front Engine - Due to 40th Anniversary
* Pre – 1997 Air Cooled
* Post 1998 Water Cooled
Discounted Hotel B&B Costs:
Single room: €119
Double/Twin room: €129
Family room €129 [2 adults and 2 children (under 13) ]
* Stay a 2nd night at the same reduced rates
To book your room call 01 218 6039 quoting “Porsche Club Ireland” to secure your room as there’s limited availability at these discounted rates.
Please bring your membership card on the day or if you need to join or renew your membership you can do so at the sign in desk. Member only entry to Concours and membership ensures many discounts and benefits. Booking is essential as numbers for the dinner may be restricted due to availability of space and food preparation, so please call (or email us) to add your name to the attendee list.
For any other queries, to donate a prize or to confirm you’re coming along contact:
Sean Beirne - 086 172 2001 smbeirne@gmail.com
Tony O’Brien - 087 256 2149 akobrien@eircom.net
Again, do book your room directly with the hotel (during office hours) at 01 218 6039 quoting "Porsche Club Ireland"
Hoping to see many of you there.
Sean and Tony