https://teampaddymurphy.ie/ All about Team Paddy Murphy en-gb Sun, 20 Aug 2017 15:42:48 GMT Sun, 20 Aug 2017 15:42:48 GMT https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2017082001 "You'll navigate. I'll be in the back", said Paddy the Navigator to Paddy, the Propaganda Minister. This is highly unusual. But, you see, Paddy is testing a theory. Because of their constant quest for challenges and the challenges running out, Team Paddy Murphy has to resort to the ultimate measure: Making their own challenges. ... Sun, 20 Aug 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2017082001 https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2017070901 On 08 July 2017, Paddy attended the fifth edition of Charity Classics in Weinfelden. Charity Classics is a one day rally around beautiful spots in Eastern Switzerland with three regularity tests and some passage controls. Paddy did very well and finished the rally on the second place! The score from two years ago is now settled (Charity Classics 2015). ... Sun, 09 Jul 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2017070901 https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2017041101 Team Paddy Murphy attended the 13th edition of Coppa d'Europa 2017 from 6th to 9th April 2017. The 2017 edition started in Maastrich (NL) and led through the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria and ended in Munich (DE). Coppa d'Europa is among the most challenging rallies in Central Europe. Team Paddy Murphy started in the category CoppaSport for the second time and finished the rally 43rd of 52. ... Tue, 11 Apr 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2017041101 https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2016060501 Team Paddy Murphy emerged again victorious as the winner of this year's Strade del Vino rally - they scored a hat-trick! The definition of hat-trick is three successes of the same kind within a limited period. ... Sun, 05 Jun 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2016060501 https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2016050501 Paddy distilled hours of recording down to this film - the pure essence of motor racing for car enthusiasts and petrol heads. The film Best Of Coppa d'Europa 2016 contains only the best ingredients: speed, straight tracks, narrow roads, dangerous bends and classic cars, accompanied by the lovely sound of a V6 engine. ... Thu, 05 May 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2016050501 https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2016041101 Team Paddy Murphy attended the 12th edition of Coppa d'Europa 2016 from 7th to 10th April 2016. The 2016 edition started in Vaals (NL) and led through the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and ended in Prague in the Czech Republic. Coppa d'Europa is among the most challenging rallies in Central Europe. Team Paddy Murphy started in the category CoppaSport and finished the rally 34rd of 41 - a decent result for their first participation! ... Mon, 11 Apr 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2016041101 https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2016032801 As with all tools, correct setup is critical to get brilliant results. Before using his new GoPro HERO4 Black, Paddy went the extra mile to find the perfect mix between image quality and recording time. First Paddy measured maximum recording time in different video settings. This control test was done indoors and the camera didn't move during recording. ... Mon, 28 Mar 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2016032801 https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2015120301 Paddy's Chilean cousins, Patricios Murphy and Patricios "MoXo" Murphy, visited Paddy in Switzerland this summer. When MoXo was here, they drove one day on the Night Flight challenge route - that's where Paddy lost his GoPro camera somewhere between Davos and the border to Austria. Luckily, MoXo had a brand new GoPro 4 camera with him. As a result, you can see Paddys adventures in sixty frames per second. That's the same frame rate the epic Hobbit movies have. ... Thu, 03 Dec 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2015120301 https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2015102101 A long way back, in May 2015, Team Paddy Murphy attended (and won) the rally Strade del Vino 2015 in Piedmont. After days of hard work, Paddy finally finished making the film and decided to share his superior knowledge of film making and the immense experience gained from creating movies. If you're not interested in a look behind the scenes of Paddy Murphy Studios, or if you can't wait to see the finished film, go on and click here. Paddy does not blame you (just kidding, of course he does!). ... Wed, 21 Oct 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2015102101 https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2015091901 Paddy proudly presents the brand new web site of teampaddymurphy.ie. Paddy showed a glimpse of his work by publishing two articles in July and now he completed the whole redesign. Paddy gives thanks to all the other Paddies out there for helping to get this project on the road and driving: beta testers, security testers, photographers, maps editors and the propaganda minster. ... Sat, 19 Sep 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2015091901 https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2015070601 On 04 July 2015, Paddy attended the fourth edition of Charity Classics in Weinfelden. Charity Classics is a one day rally around beautiful spots in Eastern Switzerland with two regularity tests and some passage controls. ... Mon, 06 Jul 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2015070601 https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2015062601 Some say Paddys work is influenced by Top Gear - and they're right. A few years ago, Top Gear declared the way from Davos up to Stelvio Pass as the world's best driving road (yeah, we all know that this is now the Transfagarasan in Romania). Therefore Paddy chose Davos to Stelvio Pass as start of his Night Flight challenge. He starts in Davos at dusk and will be back in Winterthur at dawn - between he'll drive over fifteen mountain passes. Seriously, how hard can that be? ... Fri, 26 Jun 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2015062601 https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2015060101 The first time Paddy drove his new car - a Ford Capri MK III 2.3 S - in a race, he emerged victorious as the winner of the Strade del Vino 2015 rally. This is his second victory in just as many years. It was an awesome experience once more. Beautiful landscapes, interesting routes and great food and drinks. Thanks to the Orga-Team of Strade del Vino for that! ... Mon, 01 Jun 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2015060101 https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2015030401 First of all, Paddy welcomes a new member to his car park, an Audi S3 third generation (8VS) nicknamed Red Baron. Furthermore Paddy improved his recording equipment considerably. Ever since Paddy has started using his GoPro Hero2, he is not impressed by its audio recording capabilities. The GoPro picks up too much wind noise and this overlaps most of a cars engine sound. So Paddy bought a Polar Pro Promic GoPro Microphone Kit to improve audio recordings. ... Wed, 04 Mar 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2015030401 https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2014103101 Team Paddy Murphy was driving Irish roads again. Today's drive was a masterpiece of navigation skills. Paddy (Driver) presents Paddy (Navigator) with a challenge: He should write something remarkable in a huge scale all over Ireland only using available roads. After a few hours worth of Guinness and some clever route planning, Navigator Paddy was finished with his plan. On the actual day, The Team braved the Irish weather in all its forms and couldn't be stopped by road works on a major road (N52 to Delvin). See for youself on OpenStreetMap or download a KML file. The Team was ambitious and for once not rubbish! ... Fri, 31 Oct 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2014103101 https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2014102301 Finally, Team Paddy Murphy gets its own Irish domain - two years after The Team was founded in Doolin, County Clare. All services should be available under the old domain as well. If not, please let us know. ... Thu, 23 Oct 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2014102301 https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2014100601 Today is another special day in history of Team Paddy Murphy. The Team put a lot of effort into making their film about Strade del Vino 2014 and now time is coming to release it! ... Mon, 06 Oct 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2014100601 https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2014081801 Paddy is back from a pass tour with his newest team member called Henry. Yes, of course you'll say that's the best name for a Ford (because of Henry Ford) - but you're wrong. Henry was named after Henry Joy McCracken, an Irish industrialist and a founding member of the Society of the United Irishmen. ... Mon, 18 Aug 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2014081801 https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2014081601 Paddy is still waiting for a home for his sans-papier newest team member. Instead of constantly looking for garages or do boring paperwork, Paddy used this time to implement new features. All cars, driven by Team Paddy Murphy, have now a special place on this website: The Hall of Fame. On top of that, the mighty Alfa Romeo 2600 Spider gets his own picture gallery. You can be sure more galleries will follow. ... Sat, 16 Aug 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2014081601 https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2014062801 As you probably have noticed, Team Paddy Murphy has a new domain (teampaddymurphy.ch). Furthermore, Paddy gave this site a new look - some say there actually is a design too look at for the first time in team history. But that's not all, Paddy updated the setup section and included a brand new version of his FFmpeg converting script. ... Sat, 28 Jun 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2014062801 https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2013102701 Good news, everyone! Paddy not only survived another trip to Ireland, he also brought back a PMOT special. This time Paddy outdid himself - don't panic, no people or animals were hurt during the whole trip. ... Sun, 27 Oct 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2013102701 https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2012122401 Today is a special day, it's not only the birthday of Baby Stig - it's also the end of season 03. ... Mon, 24 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2012122401 https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2012122201 HO-HO-HO... Santa Claus is coming to town soon and so is the third episode. This episode is all about County Donegal (Contae Dhún na nGall) and under the slogan "Up here it's different". County Donegal is one of Paddy's favourite places. He loves to drive around there, narrow and bendy roads without traffic. ... Sat, 22 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2012122201 https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2012121301 Christmas season is Paddy Murphy season! Paddy enjoyed a superb countryside and surprisingly nice weather on Inis Eoghain instead of driving through snow and ice. Paddy enjoyed it so much that he was eager to try out new things. Traditionally Paddy places his camera on an engine bonnet, searches precisely for the right spot and then never changes it again. But not this time. He placed his GoPro on the driver's door and pointing backwards on the car's boot. ... Thu, 13 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2012121301 https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2012120801 Finally, the first episode of season 3 is out - good things come to those who wait! This seasons intro shows the road L1472 (R254) near Chur Hill in County Donegal. This particular road is famous for its trees, which tend to grow right into that road *cough*. Anyway, Paddy disproves four lessons about travel in Ireland: First, people in continental Europe often complain/joke about bad weather in Ireland. Well... ... Sat, 08 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2012120801 https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2012082001 Good news everyone! Paddy Murphy has visited Ireland again - obviously he survived this journey too. But did Paddy learn anything from last time? Can he maybe escape his fate - either drunk under a table in a pub or in another lush meadow where the best car in automotive history, past, present and future fails him once more? Season 3 of Paddy Murphy on Tour is coming soon! ... Mon, 20 Aug 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2012082001 https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2012072901 The saga of Paddy Murphy started on a rainy day in June 2010. Five lads drove on Irish roads, their equipment was non-professional and nobody knew nothing about HTML5 and video encoding at that time, even the source format was wmv (sic) - ambitious but rubbish. Thanks to Sven for this film. ... Sun, 29 Jul 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2012072901 https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2012071101 Both mountain passes, Nufenen and Klausen, are favourites of Paddy. Even though these are two completely different to drive. Nufenen has a wide road, starts with long curves (from South) and has a few serpentines - a nice road for a VW Scirocco: ... Wed, 11 Jul 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2012071101 https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2012070401 If someone asks Paddy Murphy what the best way from Bellinzona to Glarus would be, he will answer: Nufenen - Grimsel - Susten - Klausen. This episode shows two of those mountain roads. Grimsel Pass is like a motorway over the mountain, when you start in Gletsch, wide road, some serpentines and long, straight tracks. ... Wed, 04 Jul 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2012070401 https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2012062701 The similarity between the San Bernardino and St. Gotthard Passes is that both mountains can be circumvented using major traffic tunnels. But nobody in his right mind would prefer a tunnel over a mountain pass road! Some say there is an alien base hidden in plain sight on the summit of San Bernardino, but who believes in ghost stories these days anyway. ... Wed, 27 Jun 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2012062701 https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2012062001 When mountain roads are open for public traffic after winter season there is a lot of road work to be done. That concerns the Albula Pass as well - so Paddy had to watch out for temporary non-paved road: ... Wed, 20 Jun 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2012062001 https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2012060601 The early driver gets snow on mountain roads, says an old proverb. Might have been something with birds and worms, too, but Paddy does not eat worms. Paddy started driving mountain roads as soon they were open. The people of canton Grisons did a good job and so was no snow on the road (sadly). ... Wed, 06 Jun 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2012060601 https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2012052301 The Julier and Maloja Passes are both open in winter because they are important links between valleys in Switzerland and Italy. However, that implies all sort of traffic uses those roads such as lorries or buses. And to make matters worse, the Maloja Pass has twisted and blind curves. So there is a good chance to meet a bus and a lorry in a curve without warning. ... Wed, 23 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2012052301 https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2012050501 Paddy survived Irish roads and now he is back again! In this season Paddy is driving Swiss roads, primarily mountain roads. How hard can it be?! ... Sat, 05 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2012050501 https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2012032801 Torr Road connects the two villages Cushendun and Ballyvoy in Country Antrim, Northern Ireland (see on map). Paddy drove a great number of roads in his life, among them famous Swiss mountain roads, but he won't forget Torr Road. He has taken her to his heart. This road has nearly everything: sharp corners, straights, up and downs, a magnificent view and sheep... in short Torr Road is fucking brilliant! ... Wed, 28 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2012032801 https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2012032101 Inishowen is a peninsula in County Donegal and has a 100 mile coastal route called Inis Eoghain '100'. Just follow all brown signs along the road and you can't miss it, can you? Team Paddy Murphy laid the groundwork for their successful rally career on exact that road! ... Wed, 21 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2012032101 https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2012031401 In this episode Paddy tried to find out which disruptive force is necessary to stop him for good. He affronts dangers such as bridges or severe bends, braves the weather in all its forms (on the road to Pettigoe) and defies sheep on the road. ... Wed, 14 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2012031401 https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2012030701 In this first episode Paddy tells you everything you have to know about driving on Irish roads (and more). Some say traffic signs are sort of a recommendation - but be careful! Paddy heard from a friend that the Irish have a database for foreign traffic offenders. ... Wed, 07 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2012030701 https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2012021401 Paddy arrived in Malin Head during Hugh "Neils" Doherty's wake and this film is a tribute to him. Neils was a relative to the landlord of the B&B Paddy was staying. By a coincidence, Paddy filmed the funeral procession from Neils' home to the cemetery. The film shows Hugh Doherty performing the song Home To Donegal.Rest in peace Neils. ... Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2012021401 https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2012021001 To whom it may concern, this is the first film of Team Paddy Murphy. It is a trailer for the upcoming season Driving Irish roads. Paddy Murphy shows his adventures on Irish roads in a few episodes. Enjoy! ... Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT https://teampaddymurphy.ie/index.php?id=2012021001