Lord O’Neill, of Shane’s Castle joins with Ian Duff, Walter McNeill and Matthew Hull, Directors of the Shane’s Castle Vintage Steam Group, who are making sure that everything is in working order on their Group’s most recent acquisition, a 1957 Bedford ‘Green Goddess’ fire engine. The 6 cylinder petrol unit, which can carry 300 gallons of water, will go on display at this years May Day Vintage Steam Rally, to be held in the Shane’s Castle Estate, Antrim, on Sunday 6th May and Monday 7th and this year again the Rally will support the Northern Ireland Hospice Care.MM1707-827.placeholder image
Lord O’Neill, of Shane’s Castle joins with Ian Duff, Walter McNeill and Matthew Hull, Directors of the Shane’s Castle Vintage Steam Group, who are making sure that everything is in working order on their Group’s most recent acquisition, a 1957 Bedford ‘Green Goddess’ fire engine. The 6 cylinder petrol unit, which can carry 300 gallons of water, will go on display at this years May Day Vintage Steam Rally, to be held in the Shane’s Castle Estate, Antrim, on Sunday 6th May and Monday 7th and this year again the Rally will support the Northern Ireland Hospice Care.MM1707-827.

Shanes Castle Steam Engine Rally: 33 images of what has been happening as far back as the 1970s

By Gemma Murray
Published 25th Apr 2023, 16:28 GMT
Updated 25th Apr 2023, 16:40 GMT

This is what has been happening at the Shanes Castle Steam Engine Rally down the years. You will probably see someone you know….

People have been enjoying themselves at the May Day rally for many years.

Steam Engine Rally from 1970s

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Steam Engine Rally from 1970s Photo: David Heatley

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Steam engine rally from 1970s

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Steam engine rally from 1970s Photo: David Heatley

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Having a chat about their engine during the Steam Rally in Shane's Castle.

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Having a chat about their engine during the Steam Rally in Shane's Castle. Photo: freelance

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Making a last few adjustments to his steam engine during the Rally at Shane's Castle. AT19-458AC

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Making a last few adjustments to his steam engine during the Rally at Shane's Castle. AT19-458AC Photo: freelance

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