ABOUT
CANNONBALL
It all started in 2009...
WHERE LIFELONG FRIENDSHIPS HAVE BEEN MADE
WHAT IS
Cannonball?
Cannonball is the most unique super car fraternity in the world, and it all began in Ireland… of the hundred thousand welcomes!
The camaraderie and friendships forged amongst the drivers and participants is for life. Some have participated for 10 years, some dip in and out, some make it the experience of a lifetime, but newcomers are always welcome.
Think luxury, unforgettable experiences, breathtaking drives, incredible cars and, of course, that famous welcome and those random hilariously funny moments that are… Just the way we roll on Cannonball!
From the majestic castles on the Grand Highlands Tour to the thrillingly diverse European Trip and the all new Retro Cannonball in Ireland to the widely anticipated main event next September in Ireland, Cannonball just gets better… and better… and better!
Cannonball is a registered company specialising in event management, established for 15 years, and has so far raised over €1.9 million euros for various charities.
FOUNDED
RAISED FOR IRISH CHARITIES
EVENTS SINCE 2009
The Cannonball History
The Irish Descendant
The origins of Cannonball Ireland date back a decade ago, when the founder, Alan Bannon, participated in a memorable European road trip. What struck him afterwards was the great sense of camaraderie that pervaded the trip. As a supercar fanatic and possessing a great sense of community, he vowed to create an Irish version of the Cannonball Run.
He set out with the task of bringing to Ireland’s roads everything that added up to the unique spirit he had witnessed on the European trip: the sophisticated style, the glamour of the supercars, the fun and comradeship on the road, the colours and joy of the carnival-style masquerade.
Still, there was a missing ingredient. He wanted the Irish Cannonball to be special; different to anything that had been done before. Then it struck him. The event had to have a noble cause, something to elevate it from simple innocent fun to something more meaningful. By supporting a respected children’s charity each year, Alan found the noble cause that was missing, that special ingredient that would make Cannonball Ireland different, special, and unique.
There are no strangers here, only friends that have not yet met!
The origins of Cannonball Ireland date back a decade ago, when the founder, Alan Bannon, participated in a memorable European road trip. What struck him afterwards was the great sense of camaraderie that pervaded the trip. As a supercar fanatic and possessing a great sense of community, he vowed to create an Irish version of the Cannonball Run.
He set out with the task of bringing to Ireland’s roads everything that added up to the unique spirit he had witnessed on the European trip: the sophisticated style, the glamour of the supercars, the fun and comradeship on the road, the colours and joy of the carnival-style masquerade.
Still, there was a missing ingredient. He wanted the Irish Cannonball to be special; different to anything that had been done before. Then it struck him. The event had to have a noble cause, something to elevate it from simple innocent fun to something more meaningful. By supporting a respected children’s charity each year, Alan found the noble cause that was missing, that special ingredient that would make Cannonball Ireland different, special, and unique.
TODAY
WHERE WE ARE NOW
Today, Cannonball is more than just a journey; it’s a celebration of adventure, style, and camaraderie, with a mission to leave a lasting legacy both on the road and off it. With 7 incredible events this year, we’re taking luxury to new heights in the Scottish Highlands, honoring timeless classics with Retro Cannonball, and making our main event bigger and better than ever.
Cannonball continues to push boundaries, creating unforgettable experiences while uniting supercar enthusiasts and communities across Ireland and beyond.