Stars lined out for the start of Cannonball 2016.
The annual car race goes all around the country, with this year’s starting point at Point Village in Dublin.
This year’s event is sponsored by Manhattan Popcorn and focuses on supercars, with proceeds from the event going to Pieta House.
Stars like Miriam O’Callaghan, Andy Quirke and Jennifer Zamparelli kicked off the race outside the 3Arena.
Launch: Miriam O’Callaghan and George Hook | BRIAN MCEVOY
Revving up: Eoghan McDermott and Keith Walsh | BRIAN MCEVOY
Model pose: Michele McGrath at the launch | BRIAN MCEVOY
Driving seat:Â Bruno Langley and Ryan Thomas | BRIAN MCEVOY
2FM: Bernard O’Shea, Jennifer Zamparelli and Keith Walsh | BRIAN MCEVOY
Random: Wesley Quirke at the launch | BRIAN MCEVOY
The gang:Â Andy Quirke, Julia Milcarek, Aoife McGrane and Wesley Quirke | BRIAN MCEVOY
Now in its eight year the Supercar spectacle has raised over €850,000 for Irish Charities.
This year includes over 190 supercars and over 150,000 spectators expected to line the streets all over Ireland, making it the largest ever Cannonball event to date.
The convoy is driving through 900KM of Irish open roads with stops in Dublin, Cavan, Westport, Bunratty, Galway, Tullamore and Wexford.
