Irish Fiat 131 event incl GKMR09

[kev131]

Hi all

For many reasons the hoped for contingent of travelling 131 owners from Ireland to Turin for 3MA09 has not materialised.

However many people have been asking about an event similar to 3MA07 where a grand total of 17 Fiat 131s attended. Who amongst us who was there, can forget the the following sights....??







With the increase in numbers of our favourite car in the country we should be able to better this record while renewing friendships and enjoying a relaxing weekend amongst some of Ireland's breathtaking scenery.

Dates: 25/26/27th September 2009

Hotel: The proposed event is to be held in the same hotel again (The Killarney Heights). Contact telephone number: 00 353 64 66 31158

http://www.killarneyheights.ie/

Costs: The same deal from 2007 is being offered. This is Dinner bed & Breakfast for ?55 per person per night with no single supplement.

Booking: Each attendee should book directly with the hotel stating which nights you are staying and quoting Fiat Classic Car Event. Try to speak with Mary in bookings although anyone in reception should be able to help. 25 rooms have been provisionally booked in our name and anyone wishing to attend should book early.

Parking: Special parking arrangements will be made available again where we will have the area directly in front of the hotel rerserved for our use.

Trips: Nothing planned yet but I'm thinking of the Dingle peninsula for either Saturday or Sunday with the Beara peninsula (including the famous Healy Pass where we had so much RWD fun the last time) for the alternate day.

Other Classic Fiats: The event is also open to other Classic Fiat owners which I think will put pressure on rooms at the Heights. In fact last time some late bookers ended up staying at another hotel which affected the social evenings (drinking/driving).

Weather: Working on that one but it cannot possibly be wetter than GKMR08!

I hope that's everything that people need to know. If anyone has any suggestions on activities or wants to volunteer some entertainment for Friday/Saturday/Sunday nights please step forward...!

I've texted most of the people for whom I have numbers and if you are registered on this forum please respond to this thread to express your interest and when you have booked your accomadation. In fact while writing this, we have 6 text confirmed attendees in just the last 30 minutes. (apologies if I missed anyone out and please spread the word)

Thanks?

PS - Our UK/European 131 friends are especially welcome too (Simon/Theo/Albert/Rene/Jean/Andy etc etc.)

[eugene]

What dates are you planning. .Eugene

[sport fan]

Hi Kevin missed you yesterday in Durrow brilliant day and
a lot of Fiat,s present, will definatly be in Killarney that weekend
and looking forward to a few new cars there . Sean

[ros]

Hi Kevin
          Glad to hear of this weekend, I missed the first one in Kilarney did not have a car but drove down on sunday to see the gathering. Looking forward to this event so I've made the first step and booked the hotel already

[sam22]

hi kevin will be there would not miss this as despite the rain last year it was a good event,oh and i will have a car this year......
  seamus

[williefiat]

The Carrick Clan will be there, just try to keep us away!!

If its half as good as 2007 it will be well worth it!

Willie & Tracy

[simon131]

Well if the Carrick's are going to be there that's it! I'm not! Only joking guys. It was great crack with all of the Irish lads and lasses would love to do it all again.

Kev, will try to be there as it was a truly memorable event in 07. I think my car was put thru it's paces many a time on those great Kerry and Clare roads!! There are certainly a few more dents in the floor than there were before we started the weekend!

Should be good. I hope to be there.

[chris131]

Hi kev, I hope to be there, will have to check if I can get the weekend off work. Will let you know in due course. 

[brensport]

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              We are there

[sid131]

We have booked also, looking forward to this.

[markwilliams131]

ill be in the bar if any body wants me

[sid131]

What you havin Mark? beer or the top shelf?

[markwilliams131]

pints of bud  and if brendan has anything 2 do with it we will be on the upside down
bottles before the night is out

[sid131]

Pints of Bud yum yum my favourite!!!

[sport fan]

Hi Mark I owe you a pint or two for sorting that out for me
Sean