Organisation: Tarmac Rally Organisers Association

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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Breen and Nagle still to finalise plans for 2020

The dynamic of this year’s Irish Tarmac Rally Championship — that is being launched in Galway tonight — sees a major shift towards the Hyundai i20 R5 for many of its top competitors.

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Kelly and Boyle opt for R5 cars in 2019 championship

Two former Tarmac champions are to switch to R5 cars for next year’s Irish Tarmac Rally Championship in a move that should ease pressure on the Tarmac Rally Organisers Association (TROA).

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Two-day Mondello event will raise funds for future of sport

The Irish Motorsport Support Fund are hoping to raise around €250,000 through a fundraising event that coincides with Mondello Park’s 50 years of motor racing. The two-day spectacular takes place at the County Kildare circuit on May 12/13.

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Irish hopefuls gear up for Rally Finland challenge

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Tim McNulty gearing up for return in Galway International Rally

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Shinnors faces tough challenge in Carbery

Breen dominates opening stages in Switzerland

Craig Breen (Peugeot 208 T16) dominated the opening leg of the Rallye du Valais in Switzerland, the 10th and final round of the ERC. The Waterford driver and his British co-driver Scott Martin arrived at the overnight halt with a lead of 15.4 seconds. His closest challenger is Swiss driver Olivier Burri (Citroen DS3R5).

Fri, 30 Oct, 2015

Darragh O’Riordan chases Cork five in a row

Irish rallying reaches a watershed this weekend with the Acesigns Signmakers Cork “20” International Rally that begins tomorrow.

Fri, 02 Oct, 2015

Donegal Motor Club’s surprising U-turn

The timing of a press release from the Donegal Motor Club on Wednesday lunchtime stating its intention to continue as part of the Clonakilty Blackpudding Irish Tarmac Championship is hugely surprising.

Fri, 28 Aug, 2015

Moffett brothers prepare for battle at Stonethrowers Rally

The Moffett sibling rivalry is set to dominate Sunday’s Sepam Tipperary Stonethrowers Rally in Clonmel, following the late entry of the elder brother Sam.

Fri, 07 Aug, 2015

Pressure on but confident Meeke ready to bounce back in Rally Finland

Pressure is something Tyrone’s Kris Meeke reckons he has handled for most of his rallying career.

Fri, 31 Jul, 2015

Donegal ace Kelly ready to turn on the power

Donagh Kelly’s record in this season’s Triton Showers National Rally Championship is near perfect.

Fri, 26 Jun, 2015

Breen’s perfect present as Peugeot confirm 2015 drive

An early Christmas present — that is how Waterford’s Craig Breen described the announcement that will see him remain with Peugeot Sport next season and along with tackling the European Rally Championship (ERC) campaign, he will also compete in seven rounds of the WRC2 category within the World Rally Championship.

Tue, 23 Dec, 2014

Donegal flyer Boyle won’t let up as he turns focus to Cork 20

Even though Donegal’s Declan Boyle secured enough points to land the Clonakilty Black Pudding Irish Tarmac Championship, he will contest the Acesigns Cork 20 International Rally, the final round of the series.

Fri, 05 Sep, 2014

Boyle bids to keep title dream alive

Although not exactly threadbare, Declan Boyle’s title aspirations in the Dunlop National Rally Championship hinge on securing maximum points from all three remaining rounds.

Fri, 29 Aug, 2014

TROA move on West Cork Rally awaited

A decision on the inclusion of the Quality Hotel West Cork Rally as a counting round of the Irish Tarmac Championship is still awaited.

Fri, 04 Jul, 2014

Clubs have Irish Tarmac Rally Championship make-up in their hands

The make-up of next season’s Irish Tarmac Rally Championship is one of the main topics on the Tarmac Rally Organisers Association (TROA) agenda in Dublin on Sunday.

Fri, 23 May, 2014

Barrable’s good show in Czech event

Irish drivers, Robert Barrable and Keith Cronin had contrastingfortunes in their respective outings in the Barum Czech Rally Zlin (Czech Republic) and Rallye Terre de Lozere (France).

Mon, 03 Sep, 2012

Irish Tarmac Rally championship celebrates 50th different winner

The Irish Tarmac Rally Championship celebrated its 50th different winner of a round of its series since its inception in 1978 when Darren Gass won last weekend’s Safety Direct Galway International Rally, the opening round of the 2012 campaign.

Tue, 07 Feb, 2012

McNulty faces stiff opposition

Irish Tarmac Rally champion Tim McNulty welcomes the challenge of Sunday’s Safety Direct Galway International Rally, the opening round of the series.

Fri, 03 Feb, 2012

Donegal International Rally gets major sponsor boost

WITHIN days of the announcement of a raft changes to improve the Irish Tarmac Rally Championship, one of its most popular events, the Donegal International Rally, has secured a new three-year deal with current sponsor, Topaz.

Sat, 21 May, 2011

Problems aplenty for Irish rally organisers

CONCERNS are growing about the future of the Irish Tarmac Rally Championship.

Fri, 13 May, 2011

McGrath wins Wexford rally

Inheriting the lead on today's third stage of the final leg of the Dick Bailey Wexford Rally, last year's winner PJ McGrath (Subaru) went on to net back-to-back victories.

Sun, 13 Sep, 2009

Tarmac organisers face tough decisions

THE Tarmac Rally Organisers Association (TROA) meet in Dublin on Sunday against the backdrop of a changing demographic in the Irish Tarmac Championship. The top contenders in the ITC have stated that the series should continue without any dramatic changes.

Fri, 11 Sep, 2009

Cronin out to dent Higgins’ title hopes in Manx

ROUNDS of the Irish Tarmac, National and British Rally Championships take centre stage over three days beginning today with the former and the latter dovetailing on the Rally Isle of Man International.

Fri, 10 Jul, 2009

Pirelli to sponsor Irish series

THE start of the Irish Tarmac Championship looms — beginning with the Galway International Rally — and Pirelli Tyres are the series sponsor.

Fri, 09 Jan, 2004

Motorsport: Huron sets the pace in Wexford

Former national rally champions, Peadar Hurson and Ian Porter, in their Toyota Celica ST205, are the early leaders of the Cedar Hotel Wexford Rally.

Sat, 17 Nov, 2001