Shanes Castle Steam Rally

Thats it for 2024 !!
Site cleared and handed back Friday afternoon. Big thanks for an Immense effort from the set up team who have put in two weeks of hard work setting up and clearing away the show.
Next year is our 25th anniversary so watch this space for some exciting announcements on next year’s show

Working hard at the show was this John Deere 6215R Premium Edition generously supplied by Johnston Gilpin & Co Thanks to all the team at Lisburn for their support.

We have a number of items of lost property after the rally. If you have lost something please get in touch with us at: [email protected]

It was a fantastic Bank Holiday Weekend at Shanes Castle so a big thank you to everyone who supported the event.

Here is a few snapshots from this years show , looking forward to 2025

Coming to Shanes Castle May Day Steam Rally? Find out how to explore more in Antrim and Newtownabbey?

The Jive Aces
Tuesday 7 May at 19:45
Venue: Theatre at the Mill, Mossley Mill, BT36 5QA

Together for over 25 years, The Jive Aces have been keeping the show on the road for three decades and become renowned worldwide
With their trademark yellow suits and a repertoire that stretches from the timeless tunes of the swing era to the glitz of the Rat Pack with a dash of classic rock & roll, they perform songs in their unique upbeat style by great artists like Louis Prima, Bobby Darin, Louis Armstrong, Sammy Davis Jr. and Ella Fitzgerald as well as a selection of superb original tunes.
Tickets: Standard £21.50, Concession £19.50, Restricted View £11.50
https://theatreatthemill.com/book/?show=50601

for more details visit shanescastlesteamrally.co.uk

AT CASTLEWOOD HOLIDAY PARK
Castlewood Holiday Park is the ultimate base to explore more in Antrim and Newtownabbey. Luxurious accommodation, complete with hot tub, glamping pods, a children’s play park and all right beside Shanes Castle Estate on the shores of Lough Neagh. If you’ve fallen in love with Antrim and Newtownabbey at the Steam Rally, it offers the perfect opportunity to explore more.
If not now, when?
https://vimeo.com/740365041 =_

Notice: Our public campsite is now officially full! The office is now closed as staff are now on site, if necessary you can PM us on Facebook 😃

Online booking for pre paid ‘steam ahead’ admission tickets is now officially closed. Don’t worry! Tickets will still be available at the gate on Sunday and Monday 😃

Arts care will be attending Shane's Castle May Day Steam Rally and are hosting art workshops and much more on both Sunday 5th and Monday 6th of May! Why not come along and meet them at the station for a day of family fun 😊 (All workshops and sessions are running at no additional cost after entry).

Shanes Castle My Day Steam Rally making headlines in Plant and Civil Engineer magazine.

The Shanes Castle May Day Steam Rally is a Pet Friendly event and to make sure our set up Dog ‘Myles’ is checking everything is in order for all his friends.Why not come along for a great day out, gates open 10am Sunday 5th & Monday 6th May .

Coming to Shanes Castle May Day Steam Rally? Find out how to explore more in Antrim and Newtownabbey? https://visitantrimandnewtownabbey.com/

Weekend Line-Up and Set Times
Join us for an unforgettable weekend filled with fantastic entertainment!

Friday and Saturday: Exhibitors and campers only
Sunday and Monday: Open to the public

Shanes Castle Steam Rally Sunday 5th and Monday 6th May 2024

We will have all sorts of interesting and unusual machinery on show next weekend at Shanes Castle so why not come along for a great day out, gates open 10 am Sunday 5th & Monday 6th May

Not long to go until our big weekend!! Set up is well underway for this years Shanes Castle Steam Rally on Sunday 5th & Monday 6th May 2024. First on site this year was AR Marquees closely followed by Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland and Norspace Hire

Millbank Steam Services are pleased to announce we have been appointed as the authorized Hallett Oils distributor for Ireland. We will be stocking a wide selection of products such as steam cylinder and bearing oils for locomotives, traction engines, steam rollers, stationary engines and model steam engines ready for immediate delivery throughout Ireland.

As an authorized distributor we will have access to the Hallett Oils Technical Team ensuring our customers will always have guidance on the correct selection and use of the extensive range of Hallett Steam oils.

For prices and any enquires please message the page or contact Ian on 07736973347

Big thanks to the team at Hallett Oils for their support with this new venture

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Dungannon man Johnny Fee decided to see if he could catch anything when he noticed a new fishing pond appear down the road from his home 😜

A few pics from Sunday at the Shanes Castle May Day Steam Rally (haven’t processed all yet). A great day out and one more to come so don’t miss a trip to Shanes Castle, Antrim today (10am – 5 pm). Weather for Antrim is good, high 11º and no rain forecast. SEE YOU THERE.

Emma from the team has just arrived in the public carpark and it’s in great order!

It all starts tomorrow – The Shanes Castle May Day Steam Rally opens at 10am on Sunday 30th April and it promises an awesome day out and weekend away. It takes a bit of work and a stack of money to put it all together and we’d like to thank our sponsors.
https://visitantrimandnewtownabbey.com/
https://blairsholidayparks.com/castlewood-holiday-park/
https://discovernorthernireland.com/
WELCOME. AND HAVE A GREAT TIME! WE’LL SEE YOU THERE…

ATTENTION STEAM ENGINE ARRIVALS

Can you make sure to contact Stevie or Ian before you arrive so we can advise which gate to enter for unloading. We want to ensure we preserve the ground conditions and avoid congestion.

Thankyou

Please note this applies only to Steam Engines and their Ancillary Equipment

Attention Steam Engine Owners

Can you make sure to contact Stevie or Ian before you arrive so we can advise which gate to enter for unloading ground conditions are very soft so need to make sure avoid congestion

Please note this is only applicable to Steam Engines and Ancillaries arriving on site

COMPETITION TIME!
For the chance to win one of our exhibitor finishing awards please LIKE, TAG 1 friend and answer the following question correctly. Fastest finger first 😊

Question- “can you correctly identify the Black Head Of The Oneills from this picture?” (screenshot and send the pictures with a circle around them in via private message).

Just for fun- what is the myth around this stone? This can be posted with you comment tagging a friend 😊

You can take a walk around the castle ruins this bank holiday weekend!

Shanes Castle May Day Steam Rally, Sunday 30th April and Monday 1st May. 10am-5pm