We are on a count down to the 4th National Mini Day.
I believe we have everything in order, the long range weather forecast is good.
My sincere apologies for the delay in getting the information out to all.
The venue for the 4th NMD is Clarinbridge, Co. Galway.
The hard stand for the day is in the grounds of the renowned Paddy Burke's Restaurant & Bar.
see. http://www.paddyburkesgalway.com
Paddy Burke's is famous for the Clarinbridge Oyster Festival held in early September since 1954.
Getting to Clarinbridge
Clarinbridge is located on the Galway to Limerick road approximately 16 km from Galway. If travelling from Dublin turn left at the Oranmore roundabout onto the N18. Clarinbridge is 5km from Oranmore.
http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=53.27 ... ,-8.881416
Clarinbridge is situated in South Galway on the main route from Galway to Limerick, at the mouth of the Clarin river and at the head of one of Galway Bay's most easterly inlets Dunbulcan Bay from which come the world famous Clarinbridge oysters. Here exists the perfect combination of natural elements required to produce the perfect oyster.
ACCOMODATION
Clareville Bed and Breakfast ; Clarinbridge, County Galway.
Tel: +353 (0)91 796248 Email: clareville@eircom.net
Springlawn Bed and Breakfast ; Stradbally, Clarinbridge, County Galway.
Tel: +353 (0)91 796045 Email: springlawn2@hotmail.com
Ballinatara House Bed & Breakfast ; Hillpark, Clarenbridge, County Galway
Tel; +353 (0)87 9839436 Email hillpark@eircom.net
Karaun House Bed & Breakfast ; Stradbally, Clarinbridge, County Galway.
Tel: +353 91 796182
Saint Jude Meadow B&B ; Ardrahan, County Galway
Tel: +353 91 635010 Email: stjudesmeadow@hotmail.com
B&B Accommodation in nearby Oranmore
Hillview B&B Moneymore Oranmore. (1/2 ways bt Oran & CB)
091 794341 email maureen @ hillvieworanmore.com http://www.hillvieworanmore.com
Ashbrook House B&B ; Dublin Road, Oranmore, County Galway,
Tel: +353 91 794196 Email mnoone@iol.ie
Shanlin House B&B ; Maree Road, Oranmore, County Galway,
Tel: +353 91 790381 Email: ggrady@indigo.ie
Self Catering
Accommodation ~ Hotels ~ B&B ~ Self Catering ~ Hostels ~ Restaurants
Property ~ Business Listings ~ Attractions ~ Activities ~ Maps
Oyster View Holiday Apartments ; Clarenbridge, County Galway
Tel: +353 91 796019
Aban Ceimh Cottage ; Cave, Clarinbridge, County Galway
Tel: +1 646 2674211 - Email: Cave@aranrock.com
Restaurants
Paddy Burkes Restaurant ; Clarinbridge, County Galway,
Tel: +353 (0)91 796226 Email: info@paddyburkesgalway.com
Great decking for BBQ.
Main Restaurant on the Day
The Old Schoolhouse Restaurant ; Clarinbridge, County Galway,
Tel: +353 (0)91 796898
Moran's Oyster Cottage Restaurant ; The Weir, Kilcogan, County Galway
Tel: +353 (0)91 796113
New Italian Just opened
Ristorante Dai Romani, Unit 6 Bridge Retail Park, Clarinbridge
091 776172, 085 1661919
Mother Hubbard's, Kilcolgan
MINI DAY INFO.
Members of the IMOC must present their membership cards to avail of entry fee discount on the day. No card, no discount ,no argument.
The fee is €10
Non Members €12 have change correct on the day.
Please have all your forms filled on arrival to speed up entry.
All cars should be in place by 12 noon.
Follow the instructions of our ministers for parking.
We will have a rough timetable of the day posted near the PA system.
Break up time will be 4.30 and if interested we will have local guides to lead a run for those going South, East and North.
For those Mini owners that arrive for Sat evening we will have a run to the Burren starting from the Clarinbridge at 7ish
Trad Music & song on the "DECK" from 10 ish so bring your instrument and voice or whatever you play. You can also chat & be merry.
The pub facilities are available all day. We ask our members and visitors alike to respect the pub and grounds as if we were a paying guest.
We will have some mini vendors present.
Raffles & auctions will take place.
We have one or two fun events organized
We have some nice Class Winners trophies
as well as a very nice memento of the day for being there. Mementos will not be available until 4pm.
Thats it for now folks, I'll be back if I forget anything so keep an eye on the forum over the next few days/weeks
Cheers for now.
Tom
