Castledermot Vintage Club

Hosts of Castledermot Annual Threshing & Vintage Working Day raising €50,000 for charities to date

Suzanne Corcoran, Secretary of Castledermot Vintage Club, reports that €24,000 was raised for the Irish Haemophilia Society as a result of Castledermot Threshing & Vintage Working Day, held on Sunday, 27^th September 2009 at Castledermot, Co. Kildare. 

“We are absolutely overwhelmed with the amount raised, as we were conscious that it would be difficult to fundraise during a recession”, says Suzanne. “It just shows that people out there are still willing as ever to think of others, and we would like to thank everyone for their generosity.  In particular, the club would like to thank all its sponsors, exhibitors, steam engine owners, and volunteers for their ongoing support”.

The Club chose the Irish Haemophilia Society as the beneficiary this year, in memory of David Sixsmith, Palatine, Carlow, who passed away in March this year.  The event was a poignant tribute to David, and was attended by many of his friends and colleagues.  In particular, over 20 steam engines attended on the day, operated by those who knew David well as a fellow steam enthusiast.  The Club would like to especially thank Norman Sixsmith and Marlene Sixsmith for their support and encouragement.

This year saw the biggest event yet for Castledermot, and the Club hopes to continue its success in the future.  “We were thrilled with the turnout this year.  It’s fantastic to be a part of it”, states Suzanne, “we just love the whole vintage scene, the steam engines, the community spirit, everything about it.  And we get to raise money for charity at the same time”.  A substantial €74,000 has been raised for charity since the club formed in July 2007, a tremendous achievement for a young club. 

CASTLEDERMOT 3rd ANNUAL THRESHING & VINTAGE WORKING DAY

27th September 2009

Castledermot's 3rd Annual Threshing & Vintage Working Day will take place on Sunday, 27th September 2009 and promises to be a great day out for young and old. 

This year's event is in memory of David Sixsmith RIP and proceeds will go to the Irish Haemophilia Society in his honour.  We currently have 20 of David's fellow steam enthusiasts bringing their steam engines to the event as a tribute to him.

The event takes place at Davidstown, on the Tullow Road, Castledermot, Co. Kildare.  Entrance is only €5 and under 16's go free. 

Featuring:

• Steam Ploughing
• Vintage Working Area
• Threshing
• Tractor Pulling
• Steam Engines Galore!
• Dismantling & Reassembly of Ferguson tractor
• Display of vintage tractors, cars and other machinery
• Funfair
• Dog Show
• Pony Rides
• Mechanical Rodeo Bull
• Bouncing Castles, Sponge-Throwing, Sheaf-Pitching
• Traditional weaving, bread-making, horse-shoe making, sculpting with copper and more
• Lots of stalls including Flower Stall, Cake Sale, Bric ‘n Brac, Book Sale, Tractor Parts stall, Model Tractor sale
• And much more.

Also, join us on Saturday evening, 26^th September for a "Parade of Steam" through Castledermot, and a Social Night in The Castle Inn, with free BBQ, and music.  A weekend not to be missed. Note that the raffle will take place on Sunday at 4pm in the field.

Check out the calender for upcoming events, and also the News page for all the latest in Castledermot Vintage Club. 

To contact us about upcoming events, please email us at castledermotvintageclub@gmail.com