Make vroom for a special show
From supercars to rally legends, a charity car show will be rolling into town this week.
The inaugural CRITICAL Car Show will take place at the historic Fota House, Arboretum & Gardens on Sunday, 28 June, to raise funds for medical response charit CRITICAL.
Among the highlights are the only Porsche 911 Turbo 50th anniversary edition in Ireland, a Lamborghini Aventador, the famous 2001 Jordan Formula One car and the legendary Billy Coleman’s Rothmans Opel Manta rally car.
For younger visitors there will be a special Lightning McQueen lookalike vehicle as well as a dedicated Children’s Fun Zone.
The event will showcase the vital work carried out by frontline emergency services and attendees will have an opportunity to learn CPR. Cork County Fire Service will display its new Cobh-based fire appliance and response vehicle.
Representatives from the Irish Coast Guard, An Garda Síochána, and CRITICAL responders will be on hand to meet visitors and demonstrate the equipment they use to save lives every day.
Edward Walsh, Head of Operations & Standards at CRITICAL said: “The response to our first CRITICAL Car Show has been incredible. We will have some really special vehicles from historic rally cars and F1 machines to supercars on display.
“While the cars will attract enthusiasts from across the country, the real purpose of the event is to raise awareness of the work carried out every day by CRITICAL volunteers and emergency services personnel who help save lives in communities throughout Ireland.”
The event is sponsored by Škoda Ireland and will feature hundreds of vehicles, food vendors, family entertainment and interactive displays throughout the day.
No tickets are required for the CRITICAL Car Show, attendees are invited to make a donation on entry.
CRITICAL operates a nationwide network of more than 300 responders who are alerted by the National Ambulance Service to life-threatening incidents and emergencies. The charity’s volunteers include doctors and consultants equipped with emergency response vehicles and high-tech equipment.