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Motorsport: Josh Moffett and Eddie Doherty vie for Irish Tarmac Championship at Cork 20 Rally
Motorsport: Josh Moffett and Eddie Doherty vie for Irish Tarmac Championship at Cork 20 Rally
Moffett has a 13-point advantage in a series decided on the best six from seven events and with the 20 having a points co-efficient of 1.5 there are a number of permutations

Thu, 24 Sep, 2026

Motorsport: Josh Moffett aims to match his brother's haul of three Irish Rally titles in one season
Motorsport: Josh Moffett aims to match his brother's haul of three Irish Rally titles in one season
The Bushwhacker, dubbed the 'Omagh Grand Prix' has become a specialist event and that adds to Moffett's task

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

Formula 3 Testing in Madrid - Day 2
Madrid residents voice concern over new F1 circuit
The Madring bills itself as “a perfectly connected circuit: just 20 minutes from the city centre”.

Tue, 01 Sep, 2026

McErlean and Treacy finish sixth in Paraguay
McErlean and Treacy finish sixth in Paraguay
But it proved an unfortunate outing for the Irish crew of Jon Armstrong/Shane Byrne.

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

Performance holds key to future prospects as Irish crews prepare for Rally de Paraguay
Performance holds key to future prospects as Irish crews prepare for Rally de Paraguay
Dining at the top table of the World Rally Championship isn't an automatic reservation especially heading into a new season where the menu is still a relatively unknown dish

Thu, 27 Aug, 2026

Under the radar, but Moffett secures fifth National Rally Championship
Under the radar, but Moffett secures fifth National Rally Championship
Longford's Shane Quinn can't now overhaul Monaghan's Josh Moffett

Wed, 26 Aug, 2026

Cavan's Craig Rahill top Irish drive in Czech rally
Cavan's Craig Rahill top Irish drive in Czech rally
The Barum Rally Zlin is a counting round of the European Rally Championship.

Mon, 17 Aug, 2026

Radio controller tells inquest he made four 999 calls at fatal rally
Radio controller tells inquest he made four 999 calls at fatal rally
Competitor Eoin McCarthy died after his car slid into a stream during heavy rain in the Killarney Forest Rally in February 2022

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

Josh Moffett snatches maiden Ulster Rally victory after dramatic late twist
Josh Moffett snatches maiden Ulster Rally victory after dramatic late twist
Kilkenny's Eddie Doherty began Saturday's leg of six stages with a 6.2s advantage over Moffett.

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

Eddie Doherty holds slender Ulster Rally lead over Josh Moffett
Eddie Doherty holds slender Ulster Rally lead over Josh Moffett
The Ulster Rally is the penultimate round of the Irish Tarmac Rally Championship

Fri, 07 Aug, 2026

Hungarian Grand Prix - Qualifying Day - Hungaroring
Lewis Hamilton and title leader Kimi Antonelli hit by grid penalties in Hungary
Hamilton was deemed guilty of blocking Oscar Piastri.

Sat, 25 Jul, 2026

Belgium F1 GP Auto Racing
Dominant Kimi Antonelli storms to pole position at Belgian Grand Prix
The 19-year-old Mercedes driver headed into qualifying as the man to beat after topping two of the three practice sessions

Sat, 18 Jul, 2026

Josh McErlean
Tipperary Stonethrowers Rally in Clonmel postponed due to scorching weather 
Meanwhile, the Irish crews are motoring into the World Rally Championship event in Estonia with confidence

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

Kris Meeke shows his class to lead Donegal International Rally
Kris Meeke shows his class to lead Donegal International Rally
Meeke and co-driver Liam Regan set the pace on the 12.65km test that began in Derrybeg.

Sat, 20 Jun, 2026

Four years on, family seeks answers over death of young Cork rally driver Eoin McCarthy
Four years on, family seeks answers over death of young Cork rally driver Eoin McCarthy
Inquest dates have been set as relatives continue to seek clarity over the circumstances of the crash

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

Motorsport: Eamonn Kelly gearing up for Donegal International Rally
Motorsport: Eamonn Kelly gearing up for Donegal International Rally
'I did two days with the Toyota team in Donegal last week, it was good to be involved and it was a very positive step'

Thu, 28 May, 2026

London 2012 Paralympic Games - Cycling Wednesday 5th September
Four-time Paralympic gold-medallist and former F1 driver Alex Zanardi dies
Alex Zanardi's death aged 59 was confirmed on Saturday

Sat, 02 May, 2026

Motorsport: Josh Moffett chases first Rally of the Lakes triumph
Motorsport: Josh Moffett chases first Rally of the Lakes triumph
Championship leader has yet to win in Killarney but Callum Devine has been hugely successful at the popular event

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

Joshua McErlean
Ogier leads Toyota lockout as McErlean leads Irish charge
McErlean sits ninth while M-Sport teammate Jon Armstrong is 11th

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

Motorsport: Jon Armstrong zoning in on World Rally Championship breakthrough
Motorsport: Jon Armstrong zoning in on World Rally Championship breakthrough
His team-mate Josh McErlean has prioritised replicating the pace he showed in Croatia

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

Measured win for Moffett and Moriarty in Nenagh
Measured win for Moffett and Moriarty in Nenagh
The Longford/Leitrim pairing of Shane Quinn and Stephen Reynolds  took a superb second.

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

Motorsport: In-form Josh Moffett gearing up for Birr Rally
Motorsport: In-form Josh Moffett gearing up for Birr Rally
Victory in the West Cork Rally was the first in his new Toyota GR Yaris Rally2

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Moffett edges ahead after West Cork Rally night stages
Moffett edges ahead after West Cork Rally night stages
Clonakilty's Cal McCarthy (Citroen C3 Rally2) is the top local, he is tenth overnight.

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

Callum Devine searching for elusive West Cork Rally win in Clonakilty
Callum Devine searching for elusive West Cork Rally win in Clonakilty
He came close back in 2022, then at the wheel of a Ford Fiesta Rally2, only for an engine malady to derail his efforts

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

Formula One Aramco Pre Season Testing 2026 - Day One - Bahrain International Circuit
Formula 1 2026: Team by team guide to cars and drivers
New season starts in Australia this weekend with McLaren bidding to retain their constructors' and drivers' titles

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Formula One Aramco Pre Season Testing 2026 - Day Three - Bahrain International Circuit
The seven leading title contenders as F1 season gets underway
There are doubts about how competitive McLaren will be this season. Defending champion Norris could be at a disadvantage

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

McErlean Josh
Deflations cost McErlean dearly in Rally Sweden as Katsuta and Johnston hold slender lead
Meanwhile, Jon Armstrong/Shane Byrne (Ford Puma Rally1) lead the Irish and M-Sport Ford challenge in eighth place.

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

Spin through Clon for West Cork Rally will get tourist season in gear
Spin through Clon for West Cork Rally will get tourist season in gear
It's the first time in well over a decade that a town stage will be part of the format.

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026

The Motor Sport Council seems fractured - will it heal? 
The Motor Sport Council seems fractured - will it heal? 
It's an unprecedented situation for the governing body of Irish Motorsport.

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Bitter disappointment for Irish crews at Rallye Monte-Carlo
Bitter disappointment for Irish crews at Rallye Monte-Carlo
Sweden's Oliver Solberg (Toyota GR Yaris Rally1) celebrated a sensational victory in what was only his second Rally1 outing with the Toyota Gazoo Racing outfit as he became the youngest (24 years) ever winner of Rallye Monte Carlo.

Sun, 25 Jan, 2026

Jon Armstrong & Shane Byrne
Armstrong and Byrne sixth as they continue to impress in Monte Carlo
Swedish driver Oliver Solberg (Toyota GR Yaris Rally1) retains a commanding lead of a minute and 8.4 seconds

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

FIA World Rally Championship Round One Monte Carlo - Day One
Armstrong posts third fastest stage time in red flagged Monte Carlo rally
Indeed, weather and road conditions varied through all three stages from rain to slush, snow and ice and finally to rain and fog

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

Two Irish WRC crews confirmed with M-Sport Ford for 2026
Two Irish WRC crews confirmed with M-Sport Ford for 2026
Kilrea's Josh McErlean and Killeagh's Eoin Treacy will be joined by Kesh driver Jon Armstrong and his Donegal co-driver Shane Byrne at M-Sport Ford next season

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Defending champion Donagh Kelly says 'pressure is off' for Killarney Historic Rally
Defending champion Donagh Kelly says 'pressure is off' for Killarney Historic Rally
This year's route is somewhat different to other years with three competitive runs over the iconic Moll's Gap accounting for almost half of the 109.35km distance

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

Donnelly and Hughes dominate incident-packed Samsonas Fivemiletown Rally
Donnelly and Hughes dominate incident-packed Samsonas Fivemiletown Rally
Mark Donnelly claimed his second Fivemiletown victory in two years

Sun, 23 Nov, 2025

Motorsport: Ballymena to stage landmark 50th anniversary Ulster Rallly
S Motorsport: Ballymena to stage landmark 50th anniversary Ulster Rallly
Its inclusion as part of the FIA European Historic Rally Championship is also a hugely significant boost for the NIMC

Fri, 21 Nov, 2025

Lewis Hamilton file photo
Ferrari pair Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc told to ‘focus on their driving’
Ferrari slipped from second to fourth in the constructors’ championship. 

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

2025 WorldSBK, Round 12, Jerez, Spain
Cork-formed Team 109 land Kove backing after Supersport 300 title triumph
It is expected that Spanish rider Benat Fernandez will be retained by the team. 

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

Mexico F1 GP Auto Racing
Max Verstappen hoping Mexico’s high altitude will boost his F1 title chase
Aside from the Red Bull Ring in Austria, the Mexican track the only circuit where Max Verstappen has won five races.

Sat, 25 Oct, 2025

Daniel Cronin keen to salvage season at local Fastnet Rally in Bantry
Daniel Cronin keen to salvage season at local Fastnet Rally in Bantry
Another Triton Showers National Rally Championship campaign concludes on Sunday with the Bantry-based Westlodge Hotel Fastnet Rally

Fri, 24 Oct, 2025

F1 US Grand Prix Auto Racing
How Max Verstappen’s charge has turned F1 title battle into a three-way fight
Oscar Piastri’s lead has been slashed to 14 points from McLaren team-mate Lando Norris and 40 points to Red Bull’s four-time champion Verstappen.

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025

Motorsport: McErlean and Treacy take seventh in Central European Rally
Motorsport: McErlean and Treacy take seventh in Central European Rally
Toyota GR Yaris wrapped up the Manufacturers' crown for a fifth successive season.

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

Joshua Mcerlean
Josh McErlean sits in ninth after mixed second leg of Central European Rally
While Neuville and Rovanpera won the morning's earlier stages with the latter trimming team mate Ogier's lead to just 0.6s, the eight times World champion revelled on the Col de Jan test

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

SCHUMACHER
S Nostalgia is a dangerous thing but, 25 years ago, Schumacher drove our imagination
There is a glorious allure to revisiting the past — even the red burst of the Ferrari uniform seems brighter in memory

Wed, 08 Oct, 2025

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