2025 marks the 75th year of the Volkswagen brand in Ireland. In 1950, the first ever Beetle manufactured outside of Germany was assembled on Shelbourne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin, marking the brand's beginning in the Irish market.
Seán Creedon is a journalist based in Mitchelstown, Ireland, writing for The Avondhu. With a focus on local news and events, Seán covers a range of topics including automotive news, car reviews, and sports. With a passion for keeping the community informed, Seán aims to provide engaging and informative articles for his readers.