Popular Cannonball supercar spectacle returns to Athlone next month

The ever-popular Cannonball supercar spectacle is set for a return to Athlone next month.

The first stage of the high-octane fundraiser, which supports Ronald McDonald House, will have an over night pit stop in Athlone at the end of stage one of the annual charity spectacle on Friday, September 11.

Spectators will be able to view the range of supercars at Circle K Athlone on Saturday, September 12 from 10.30am, before they depart for stage two of the three day event.

Cannonball founder Alan Bannon confirmed that the event is set to roll from September 11-13, taking in parts of Westmeath, Offaly, Kildare, Wicklow, Clare, Limerick, Cork and Kilkenny.

Cannonball, fuelled by miles+ from Circle K, is the largest organised road trip in Europe, bringing together more than 200 of the world's most extraordinary supercars, hyper cars, and novelty cars.

Over 250,000 spectators are expected and they will have the opportunity to see an unrivalled collection of automotive icons, including Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, Porsche, Aston Martin, Bentley and Maserati.

Founded by Kildare businessman Alan Bannon, Cannonball delivers an estimated €2.5 million economic benefit to the towns and communities it visits each year, while simultaneously raising significant funds for Irish children's charities.

Cannonball has already raised €2,281,871 for Irish children's charities and this year are raising funds for Ronald McDonald House.