Motorsport From Dungarvan To Spa-Francorchamps Circuit
The Cavan pairing of Gary Kiernan and James Fulton took a hard earned victory on Sunday’s Great Stuff Caterers Imokilly Mini Stages Rally. Kiernan hit the front on stage 2 in his Mark 2 Escort amid challenging conditions on the Dungarvan based event and by stage 3, Kiernan’s lead stood at 7.8 seconds with Toyota […]
Straker Streaks To ALMC Rally Win
The UK/Irish pairing of Mark Straker and Michael Coady swept to victory on Sunday’s ALMC Rally based in Trim, Co. Meath. Darrian driver Straker, who trailed fellow UK driver Simon Mauger after the opening stage, hit the front on stage 2 and remained there for the duration of the event. In challenging conditions, Straker found […]
Motorsport Ireland officially Appoint Governing Body’s First Sport Development Officer
At a recent meeting of all the clubs and organisations affiliated to Motorsport Ireland, the National Governing Body officially appointed Art McCarrick as the first Sport Development Officer (SDO) as part of their strategic plan for Irish motorsport. The appointment was greeted with overwhelming enthusiasm by those in attendance who see the role as having […]
Jennings & Kennedy Take Donegal Crown
Fermanagh driver Garry Jennings and Donegal co-driver Rory Kennedy swept to a commanding win on Ireland’s premier rally event, the Joule Donegal International Rally. Jennings spent most of the opening day of the event embroiled in a battle with current Clonakilty Blackpudding Irish Tarmac Rally Championship leader, Donagh Kelly. Kelly however, was to hit bother […]
The Circuit of Munster Rally
Co. Limerick plays host to the latest round of the Triton Showers National Rally Championship this weekend as over 120 cars will line up to start Sunday’s Circuit of Munster Rally. National Championship leader Donagh Kelly is poised to continue his good run of form on the Kilmallock based event in his Ford Focus World […]
The Future of Irish Motorsport Secured – Dunlop Motorsport Ireland Awards 2013
A very successful year for Irish racing and rally drivers, both home and abroad, culminated with the Dunlop Motorsport Ireland Awards 2013 in Dublin this week. The highlight of the ceremony is marked by the presentation of the prestigious Manley Memorial Trophy to the International Driver of the year and the awarding of the Billy […]