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A very fast trip down memory lane

As a teenager, he watched in awe as it flashed past at a record speed of 147mph.

Mon, 24 Jun, 2013

93-year-old who watched first Cork Grand Prix in ’38 gears up for re-run

A 93-year-old man who watched the 1938 Cork Grand Prix in awe is gearing up to attend a re-run of the event this summer.

Tue, 08 Jan, 2013

Racing driver who didn’t want mother to know

BEFORE World War II motor races were held in Cork using a circuit from Victoria Cross to Ballincollig via Model Farm Road and returning via the Carrigrohane Straight.

Tue, 26 Oct, 2010

Collection offers readers stroll down memory lane

AUTHOR Seán Curtin is more acquainted than most with the people, streets and changing face of Limerick for a period spanning more than 100 years.

Thu, 06 Aug, 2009