Events

Upcoming

Tuesday 24th February 2026

Club Night

Policing Community Safety Partnership

Our guest from the Policing Community Safety Partnership has agreed to give a talk
on safety when driving; in our homes, and in the community in which we live. Come
along – You’ll be surprised by what you hear!

8pm – Banbridge Rugby Club, Ardreys Lane, Banbridge  

Tuesday 31st March 2026

Club Night

Annual Motorsport Chatshow

One of Ireland’s most successful rally drivers Dessie McCartney is our guest speaker
for our annual motorsport personality chat show. Dessie and his late brother Ronnie
competed at the top level in rallying from the 1960’s through to 2000. His stories and
recollections will make you laugh. Come along and enjoy a night’s entertainment
That’s a promise!

8pm – Banbridge Rugby Club, Ardreys Lane, Banbridge  

Friday 2th – Sunday 4th October 2026

Club Weekend Run

Annual Donegal Weekend

Our annual weekend getaway will be based at Kee’s Hotel in Stranorlar, Ballybofey, County Donegal. The stay includes two nights bed and breakfast, along with dinner on both Friday and Saturday evenings.

Entry form can be downloaded on the Members page using the button below:

Tuesday 27th October 2026

Club Meeting

Annual General Meeting

Our Annual Meeting is the most important event of the year when we reflect on the past twelve months’ activities and elect the new committee to manage the club through the coming year. Please come along and express your thoughts, opinions and ideas and help the Banbridge Old Vehicle Club move forward in 2027. We will always welcome younger members onto the committee.

8pm – Banbridge Rugby Club, Ardreys Lane, Banbridge  

Tuesday 24th November 2026

Club Meeting

Northern Ireland Screen

Bronagh McAtasney from N.I. Screen will provide a presentation from their digital film archive of Motorsport featuring: – The Ards TT Rally, Dundrod Races, Circuit of Ireland Rallies (including Paddy Hopkirk). Also, Ferguson tractors and much more. This promises to be a very interesting and enjoyable evening. 

8pm – Banbridge Rugby Club, Ardreys Lane, Banbridge  

Dates for Your Diary (Club Runs)

Tuesday 24th February – Policing Community Safety Partnership – Club Night

Tuesday 31st March– Motorsport chat show with Dessie McCartney – Club Night

Saturday 11th April – Club Run

Saturday 2nd May – Club Run

Saturday 20th June – Kilbroney Classic Show

Saturday 18th July – Club Run

Tuesday 28th July – Club Night at Lady Dixon Park

Saturday 15th August – Club Run

Saturday 19th September – Club Run

Tuesday 29th September – Abbey Autoline – Club Night

Friday 2nd -> Sunday 4th October – Donegal Weekend

Tuesday 27th October – Club Night – AGM

Tuesday 24th Novmeber – Archives & Films – Club Night

Monday 28th December – Christmas Cracker Mournes Run

*DATES MAY BE SUBJECTED TO CHANGE*



Other Dates

Saturday 30th May – Magheragall Country Fayre

Saturday 13th June – Stormont Classic Show

Thursday 18th June – Turkington’s Big Macmillan Motor Show

Friday 26th June – Waringstown Classic Show

Saturday 4th July – Loughgall Rally and Classic Show

Saturday 29th August – Gracehall Classic Car Show

*DATES MAY BE SUBJECTED TO CHANGE*