Countdown to Cannonball 2025: Everything You Need to Know
Exciting times ahead in preparation for the motoring event of the year – Cannonball 2025 is finally here! Here are couple of things you need to know about the event taking place from the 12th to 14th September all over the country.
1. Routes
Day One: Friday 12th September
| Start Line | The Johnstown Estate, Johnstown, Enfield, Co. Meath |
| Fuel Stop | Circle K Junction 14 Fermoy, Co. Cork |
| Lunch Stop | Ballymaloe House Hotel, Shanagarry, Co. Cork |
| Finish Line | Killarney, Co. Kerry |
Day Two: Saturday 13th September
| Start Line | Killarney, Co. Kerry |
| Fuel Stop | Circle K Ballysimon Road, Co. Limerick |
| Lunch Stop | Trump International Hotel, Co. Clare |
| Finish Line | Sligo Town, Co. Sligo |
Day Three: Sunday 14th September
| Start Line | Sligo Town, Co. Sligo |
| Lunch Stop | Lough Rynn Castle, Mohill, Co. Leitrim |
| Fuel Stop | Circle K Express Park Rí Kells, Co. Meath |
| Finish Line | Naas, Co. Kildare |
2. Our Ambassador: Anna Daly
We are delighted to have the fabulous Anna Daly as our official Cannonball 2025 ambassador. Anna is a multi-award-winning TV presenter who woke up the nation on Ireland’s TV breakfast show, ‘Ireland AM’ for 12 years. Keep an eye out for the updates coming from @annadaly on Instagram – behind-the-scenes content, interviews with drivers, and all the excitement from the road!
3. Pit Stops
This year, the cars will make a way to their scheduled pit stops at three of our stores along the route. Want to see those awesome supercars up close? Meet the drivers to have a quick chat? Grab refreshments? These locations are your best chance to see them!
- Circle K Junction 14 Fermoy, Co. Cork
- Circle K Ballysimon Road, Co. Limerick
- Circle K Express Park Rí Kells, Co. Meath
4. Supporting Jack and Jill Children's Foundation
Anyone who fuels with miles or miles+ over the weekend at Cannonball event will make a contribution to donate 1 cent towards Jack and Jill Children's Foundation and you can make a difference. While enjoying the fun at the event, it also supports a cause providing a vital care to families all over Ireland. Make sure to fuel up the tank before continuing the journey on a road!
5. Live-Tracking
Curious where to find the cars in real-time when travelling across the country? Don't forget to give us a follow / keep an eye on our Instagram page for live updates and find out the whereabouts of the vehicles.
With the event coming up, it’s going to be an amazing day! Circle K are excited to be part of the journey – keep yourself updated on our social media channels for more information on the day.