New book available from 18 November 2024: The County Down Trophy Races 1934 to 1936. The road races at Donaghadee (1934) and Bangor (1935 & 1936)

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Valuable Resources for Preserving Ireland's Motoring Heritage

"Cultra - Motoring With Panache" and From Ballybannon Hill to Magilligan Strand" are more than just niche books about motoring events between 1905 and 1933 in Ireland - they are valuable resources for preserving and celebrating Ireland's rich motoring and cultural heritage. 

Both books offer a unique and engaging perspective on this important period of Irish history. By preserving and celebrating this rich cultural heritage, we can ensure that the legacy of early Irish motoring is never forgotten.

Copies of both books are available in they British Library, Belfast Central Library, The Linen Hall Library (Belfast), Royal Irish Automobile Club (Dublin) and the National Motor Museum (Beaulieu, England). From Ballybannon Hill to Magilligan Strand is also available in the Can]mbridhge University Library, The Bodlian Library Oxford, National Library of Scotland mead the Welsh National Library plus Trinity College Library, Dublin. 

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Interested in learning more about motorsport in Northern Ireland? 

 Cultra - Motoring with panache, is about the Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club Motor Meets and Hill Climbs 1905 to 1911 

From Ballybannon Hill to Magilligan Strand, covers the hill climbs at Ballybannon, Craigantlet, Croft, Red Brae and the speed trials and races the sat Magilligan Strand from 1922 up to June 1933.

My next book on the County Down Trophy races Donaghadee 1934 and Bangor 1935 & 1936 will be available no later from 18th November 2024.

My Ards TT badges booklet is now sold out but an updated version will be available in 2025.