Good evening guys,
Got a little more info on the run since I last logged in here. This is taken from MINI2, so sorry for the laziness!
The Irish Job III - Sat 6th and Sun 7th Sept 08
The third Irish Job is almost upon us! And it's going to be better than ever. It will take place on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th September 2008.
Initial thoughts suggest we might take in the Sperrins and Donegal, so there should be some stunning scenery and wonderful roads - and should be the makings of a wonderful couple of days!
Edit (25/2) Having spoken to Ryan in David Prentice MINI earlier, they would be keen to support us again this year in some shape or form, so you know where to spend all those spare funds, guys
EDIT: (6/8) With the dates approaching quickly, this year's IJ is up and running. After speaking to Niall, we have decided to make this into a 2 day run, rather than a 3-dayer as I appreciate that time and money is precious to everyone at the moment.
It will kick off on Saturday morning first thing from David Prentice MINI in Portadown, finishing in Londonderry.
The Sunday run will set off from Derry at 11.30 am and most likely take in some of Inishowen, a truly stunning part of Ireland Estimated finish time of 5pm with a lunch stop somewhere, in (JP's words) the back ar$e of nowhere!
Run set off times will be confirmed within the next couple of weeks!
UPDATE 12th AUG 08: HOTEL INFO FOR SATURDAY NIGHT IN DERRY
Either book online at
http://www.cityhotelderry.com/ or give them a call (02871365800)
JP recommends this hotel highly, and it's an ideal location for the Irish Job, it's within 5 min walk to the city centre, resturants are again all within walking distance, and it's only 10 mins from the starting point on Sunday.
The prices quoted on the website are the best they can offer, there is a pre-pay rate but they only have 4 rooms which are eligable at this price £96 B&B Double & £83 Single B&B these are on a first come first served bases and could all be gone very quickly. The standard prices are Double £104B&B, Single £97B&B and as of today there are only 20 rooms left.
As there are a number of events on in Derry this weekend, you'd be well advised to book your room ASAP, as rooms are scarce throughout the city!
A few people have mentioned parking, this hotel has 40 underground spaces, though this is on a first come first served basis. There is a pay/dispay (Free on sat evening / sun) directly opposite the hotel, where there would be ample room for parking.
:cheers:
Hope some of you can make it :joker: