Transport for Ireland

Cannonball Run Ireland 2025 12-15 Sep Johnstown Meath to Killarney, Sligo, Naas

12/09/2025 - 15/09/2025

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Cannonball Run Ireland 2025
the 12th to 15th September

Johnstown County Meath to Killarney Co.Kerry; to Sligo & to Naas Co.Kildare,
including lunch stops at Ballymaloe House in East Cork (day 1) and Slieve Russell in Co. Cavan (day 3).

Road closures will be in place throughout the route before, during and for a short while after each route run.
further details closer to the dage of the eventg Cannonball Ireland – Cannonball Road-Trips

Cannonball 2023 Ireland trip

200 supercars. 3 nights

200 supercars travelling from Johnstown County Meath, with finish-line on Day 3 at Naas, Co.Kildare.
Receptions expect more than 10,000 people.

  • 12th Sep
    • with nationwide trips across the country – from Johnstown Estate, Meath to Killarney Co. Kerry.
    • Day One kicks off at the stunning Johnstown Estate in Enfield, Co. Meath, where participants will gather for an exciting morning start. Against the backdrop of this beautiful venue, the atmosphere will be electric as the engines roar to life, marking the beginning of an unforgettable journey across Ireland.
    • Lunch is at East Cork’s Ballymaloe House.
    • Culminating at the iconic Brehon Hotel in Kerry, where crowds will await the thrilling arrival of the cars, marking the end of an unforgettable first day.
  • 13th Sep
    • The Day 2 from Killarney to Sligo town centre, Co. Sligo
    • A secret location for lunch, en route.
    • “A town renowned for its warm welcome to Cannonball, Sligo never disappoints. Thousands of enthusiastic spectators will line the streets, eagerly awaiting the arrival of the spectacular convoy. As the engines roar into town, the atmosphere will be electric, marking the second finish line of this unforgettable journey. The day ends with an overnight stay in Sligo, where participants can soak up the vibrant energy of this incredible stop.”
  • 14th Sep
    • Leave Sligo in the morning and make way to Naas, Co. Kildare, for the Grand Finale finish.
    • En route lunch is at Slieve Russell, Co. Cavan.
    • For the first time in Cannonball Ireland history, we’ll finish in Naas, Co. Kildare. Following the incredible success of our Retro Cannonball event in 2022, where thousands lined the streets to cheer us on, Naas promises to deliver an unforgettable atmosphere. This will be the perfect way to cap off Cannonball 2025 in true style.

Road closures will be in place throughout the route before, during and for a short while after each route run.

Cannonball map 2025 _2534x3426 12-15 sep

Day 1  Friday 12th September

    1. Start Line (possibly at 10:30am tbc):  Johnstown Estate, Co.Meath (time tbc)
    2. Lunch stop: : Ballymaloe House, Ballycotton, East Cork
    3. Fuel stop: milesPLUS Fuel stop to be confirmed.
    4. Journey Cross country to Brehon Hotel, Killarney in Kerry

Day 2  Saturday 13th September

    1. Start Line (possibly at 10:00am tbc):  Killarney, Co. Kerry
    2. Lunch stop: Lunch stop to be confirmed.
    3. Fuel stop: milesPLUS Fuel stop to be confirmed.
    4. Finish Line: 18:00 (time tbc): Sligo town centre, Co.Sligo

Day 3  Saturday 14th September

    1. On Day 3, will leave Sligo in the morning and make itd way to Naas, Co. Kildare, for the Grand Finale finish.
    2. Start Line 11:00 (time tbc):  Sligo
    3. Lunch stop: Slieve Russell, Co. Cavan
    4. Fuel stop: milesPLUS Fuel stop to be confirmed.
    5. Finish Line: 17:00 (time tbc): Naas, Co. Kildare

Expect road transport delays, road diversions or closures on these routes and dates.

Delays expected to transport services in these towns for approximately an hour before as CANNONBALL arrives.

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