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Replica Ghostbuster car star attraction in Cannonball run

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GHOSTBUSTERS: The ‘Ghostbusters’ Cadillac Ecto-1 compete with iconic roof rack Proton Packs for all of the crew Ecto Goggles P.K.E. Meters and a slew of ghost traps is coming to Killarney.

By Sean Moriarty

A replica of the 1960 Cadillac that starred in the 1984 Hollywood hit ‘Ghostbusters’ will be one of the star attractions when Cannonball rolls into Killarney next Friday evening.

GHOSTBUSTERS: The ‘Ghostbusters’ Cadillac Ecto-1 compete with iconic roof rack Proton Packs for all of the crew Ecto Goggles P.K.E. Meters and a slew of ghost traps is coming to Killarney.

GHOSTBUSTERS: The ‘Ghostbusters’ Cadillac Ecto-1 compete with iconic roof rack Proton Packs for all of the crew Ecto Goggles P.K.E. Meters and a slew of ghost traps is coming to Killarney.

Cannonball is the largest organised road trip in Europe and this year the event will have the highest ever number of car entries including Lamborghini, Ferrari, McLaren, Aston Martin Porsche, Rolls Royce Bentley and Maserati.

Spectators will get up close and personal with 200 of the finest cars on the planet and enjoy the unique festival atmosphere that Cannonball is renowned for with both drivers and spectators in fancy dress.

The event, which raises money for the HOPE Foundation, will overnight in Killarney on Friday, September 9.

Among the varied cars will be the first Irish built ‘Ghostbusters’ Cadillac Ecto-1 including the iconic roof rack, Proton Packs for all of the crew, Ecto Goggles, P.K.E. Meters, and a slew of ghost traps.

“The first finish line and overnight stay will be at the Brehon Hotel. On Saturday September 10 the convoy will leave Killarney at around 10am,” said an event spokesperson.

After Killarney the road run will visit Limerick and Galway before another overnight halt in Sligo ahead of the finish line at Trim Castle in County Meath on Sunday, September 11.

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