Carole Nash Historic Festival 2025

Step back in time with our Carole Nash Historic Festival, which is back for 2025. Irelands’ legendary and only historic motor race meeting celebrating Vintage, Classic, Racing Cars and Motorcycles from the glamour of the roaring ‘20s through to the swinging ‘60s. An unmissable event in Mondello Park for motor racing enthusiasts, car lovers and Formula 1 fans.

On track, we will have The Irish International Grand Prix Trophy, The Dublin Grand Prix Trophy and the St. Brigid’s Trophy among our live racing. There is plenty to explore and entertain off track too. We will have live Swing and Drummer bands, a Vintage Funfair, Fairground rides, Games, Face painting and street food pop ups, along with plenty of surprises – a world apart with everything in it.

Our unique Martin Birrane Collection will be open with our impressive collection of iconic cars from the world of motorsport with Formula One, LeMans, Nascar and procars associated with Porsche, Jordan, Jaguar, Benetton, Ford and many more legendary car manufacturers.

This is an unrivalled weekend of celebration of motor racing, cars and motorcycles, an immersive throwback to the past. If you are looking for an action packed, fun fuelled day out, get your period glad rags on, put the 16th and 17th of August in your diary, tickets are limited so book your tickets now.

Protect your classic car with Carole Nash – trusted for over 25 years

Ticket can only be used once and MUST be scanned at gate to gain entry to event.If ticket is presented a second time at any entrance it will be confiscated.

The event takes place in rural Ireland with large crowds in attendance. There is a risk of network coverage failures from time to time. Mondello Park strongly advise that you PRINT YOUR TICKET and bring it with you or SCREENSHOT YOUR TICKET QR CODE on your mobile device to avoid delays at the gate. If you have purchased more than one ticket, all tickets must be printed individually or screenshot each individual ticket QR Code.

Gates open to the General Public between 10am and 6pm.

Tickets are non-refundable.

Car Parking at the event is free – you will be directed to the nearest available car park on arrival.

No dogs are permitted on the site with the exception of assistance dogs.