Cannonball is coming to Limerick on Saturday, September 12

Cannonball 2026 is coming to Limerick on Saturday, September 12. Christian Doyle (10) from Edenderry pictured at Cannonball. Picture Andres Poveda

200 supercars, hypercars and novelty cars will come to the streets of Limerick on September 12 as part of Cannonball 2026

On Saturday, September 12 at 5 pm, Cannonball is coming to Limerick for the Saturday Finish Line at Perry Square and overnight pitstop.

The cars will then depart on Sunday morning from the Limerick Greyhound track at 10.45 am, offering spectators and families in Limerick a unique opportunity to see some of the world’s rarest and most desirable supercars up close, completely free of charge.

Alongside the incredible vehicles, host towns come alive with DJs, live entertainment, giant screens, Brazilian dancers, street performers, children’s entertainment and that totally unique and electric atmosphere that is unique to Cannonball.

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Cannonball, Ireland’s biggest and most spectacular supercar event, returns from Friday, September 11th to Monday, September 14th, 2026, with proceeds supporting Ronald McDonald House.

Fuelled by miles+ from Circle K, Cannonball brings together more than 200 of the world’s most extraordinary supercars, hypercars, and novelty cars, as more than 250,000 spectators are expected. They will have the opportunity to see an unrivalled collection of automotive icons, including Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, Porsche, Aston Martin, Bentley, Maserati and many more.

Cannonball has already raised €2,281,871 for Irish children’s charities, and this year is raising funds for Ronald McDonald House. When a child is sick, they need the best care possible even if it is hundreds of miles away. Ronald McDonald House allows families across Ireland to stay close to their child for as long as they are undergoing treatment. Since they opened their House in November 2004, they have provided accommodation, care and support for 5,413 families from all over Ireland.

On Friday, September 11, following the official safety briefing, the convoy will leave The Johnstown Estate at approximately 11.00 am and journey past the picturesque village of Enniskerry with panoramic views of the Wicklow foothills offering the perfect blend of breathtaking scenery and exhilarating motoring.

The cars continue through the heart of Ireland’s Ancient East towards the magnificent K Club in Straffan for lunch at 1 pm. Following a Circle K fuel stop at 3.15 at the M9 Kilcullen, the convoy will continue through the Midlands before arriving at the first finish line in Tullamore, Co. Offaly from approximately 6 pm, where thousands of spectators will enjoy the famous Cannonball festival atmosphere, which is a free family event, before the participants continue to their overnight accommodation in Athlone.

On Saturday, September 12th, the convoy departs Athlone and regroups at the Circle K M6 Athlone at 10.30 am and then heads west before travelling through some of Ireland’s most scenic roads to The Falls Hotel, Ennistymon, for lunch at 1.30pm. Following an afternoon regroup in Bunratty at 3.30 pm, the cars will arrive in Limerick City from approximately 5 pm, where another spectacular free family festival will welcome the drivers to the finish line.

The final day, Sunday September 13th, begins in Limerick at the Greyhound Track with the cars departing at 11am to travel to Circle K Fermoy for a fuel stop at 12.30 pm and onwards to the Radisson Blu Hotel, Cork for lunch at 1.30 pm.

The grand finale takes place in Kilkenny City, where the first supercars are expected to arrive from approximately 5.30 pm. The finish line celebrations will once again feature live entertainment, music, giant screens, family attractions, colourful costumes and the electric atmosphere that has become synonymous with Cannonball.

The Cannonball drivers and participants themselves are famous for embracing the fun, arriving in elaborate fancy dress costumes adding even more colour to the weekend. Spectators are encouraged to join in by dressing up themselves, with prizes awarded for the best fancy dress costumes.

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 is fuelled by miles+ Better engine protection the secret to longer engine life from Circle K as the main headline Sponsor for 2025. Official partners include McDonald’s, Jade Insurance, Snap Fitness 24/7, Viova, Monster Energy, Karl Goodwin Motors, Task Security Systems, AB Signs and Majestic Ireland Road Trips.