Person: Bertie Fisher

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Rally of the Lakes in Killarney set for defining moment

This weekend is likely to be a defining moment in the annals of the Cartell.ie Rally of the Lakes in Killarney. A glance through the list of previous winners reveal that drivers of World Rally Cars have triumphed since the Millennium, but that thread is tenuous as the new breed of R5 cars is set to bring the sequence to an end.

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Alastair Fisher and Keith Cronin duel in Acesigns Cork “20” International Rally

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Craig Breen leads way as Circuit of Ireland back to former glory

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Sad loss for motoring journalism

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

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Experienced Cronin gunning for rare third success in Lakes

Imokilly gear up for first rally

Tomorrow is a red letter day for the fledgling Imokilly Motor Club who will host their first ever stage rally since affiliating with Motorsport Ireland six years ago.

Fri, 27 Jul, 2012

Continental stars spice up Circuit of Ireland

Elevation to the Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC) series has raised the profile of the Donnelly Group Circuit of Ireland Rally.

Fri, 06 Apr, 2012

MacHale keeping focus for Cork 20

ALTHOUGH Gareth MacHale (Ford Focus WRC) leads the Citroen Irish Tarmac Championship and is the best placed of four drivers to win the title, he is also the driver under most pressure ahead of this weekend’s final round, the Cork ‘20’ International Rally.

Fri, 01 Oct, 2010

Kenny looking to make Manx history

EVEN though Kenny McKinstry’s competitive outings are now somewhat limited, the car preparation expert remains a formidable opponent.

Fri, 06 May, 2005

Lynch in driver’s seat as rival out

THE MOONRAKER Rally, an event steeped in tradition, marks a beginning of an era for the Munster Car Club, the rally section of the now technically disbanded Munster Motor Cycle and Car Club, one of the oldest clubs in the sport that originally catered for four different aspects of motorsport.

Fri, 14 May, 2004

McKenna tipped for top job

THE Motorsport Commission, the top committee within Motorsport Ireland, will have a new chairperson next season.

Fri, 19 Dec, 2003

Nesbitt and Maguire undecided over races

ANDREW NESBITT and NIALL MAGUIRE are still uncertain about their title defences in 2003. Nesbitt is the reigning Toshiba Computers Irish Tarmac champion while Maguire is the Dunlop National Rally Champion.

Fri, 03 Jan, 2003

Famous rally gets new sponsor

One of the oldest rallies in Europe, the Cork '20' International Rally has secured its first overall sponsor for almost 10 years.

Wed, 10 Jul, 2002

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

Nascar racing: America pays tribute to top driver

Tributes have been pouring in for seven-time NASCAR Winston Cup champion Dale Earnhardt, who died in a multi-car accident on the final lap of the 43rd Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.

Mon, 19 Feb, 2001

Communities unite at rally champion's funeral

Sports ministers from both sides of the border were among thousands of mourners at the funerals of car rally champion Bertie Fisher and his son and daughter.

Thu, 25 Jan, 2001

Large crowd expected for Fisher funerals

Thousands of mourners are expected in Co Fermanagh for the funerals of rally driver Bertie Fisher and his two children.

Thu, 25 Jan, 2001

Fisher widow to have life-saving operation

The critically ill widow of rally driver Bertie Fisher, who died late last night from injuries sustained in Sunday's helicopter crash in Co Fermanagh, is to undergo life-saving surgery today.

Tue, 23 Jan, 2001

Bertie Fisher dies in hospital

Irish rally driver, Bertie Fisher, has died in hospital from injuries sustained in Sunday's helicopter crash.

Tue, 23 Jan, 2001

Fisher and wife still critical after helicopter crash

Northern Ireland rally driver Bertie Fisher and his wife are still critically ill in hospital after a helicopter crash in which their son and daughter were killed.

Mon, 22 Jan, 2001