The opening round of the Dunlop National Rally Championship, the Breaffy House Hotel Mayo Rally was won by Niall Maguire and co-driver, Paul McLoughlin, their Subaru WRC finished the 12 stage rally 22 seconds ahead of the similar car of Jim Harrison/Harvey Bell.

Leading from the start, Niall Maguire/Paul McLoughlin, in their Subaru WRC still lead the Breaffy House Hotel Mayo Rally, round one of the Dunlop National Rally Championship.

Former national rally champion, Niall Maguire set the fastest time on the first stage of the Breaffy House Hotel Mayo Rally, the opening round of the Dunlop National Rally Championship.