Person: Daire Hayes

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Citroen’s WRC exit will affect Meeke and Breen

Paying tribute to Citroen Racing for its “passion and commitment”, a statement from Citroen CEO Linda Jackson said.

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Donagh Kelly and Josh Moffett to debut Volkswagen Polo GTi R5 in Donegal

Circuit of Ireland Rally 2015 - Friday 3rd April

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Marty McCormack looks the man to catch in Limerick Forest Rally

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Ogier holds off Neuville to be crowned king of Monte Carlo

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Kelly and Boyle opt for R5 cars in 2019 championship

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A family affair for Hayes siblings in Kanturk

Plenty of Irish interest in WRC as Ford moves up a gear

The World Rally Championship was launched at the Autosport Show at the NEC in Birmingham yesterday, with a strong interest from the Emerald Isle.

Fri, 12 Jan, 2018

Donal Healy and Denis O’Donovan take spoils in Leap Navigation Trial

Overcoming the challenging and intricate route of the Carbery Navigation Trial in Leap, west Cork, the Lissarda/Drinagh duo of Donal Healy/Denis O’Donovan (Toyota Starlet) took a hard earned victory. 

Mon, 27 Nov, 2017

Motorsport: Quinn optimistic of positive outcome on Ogier signing

Five-time world rally champion Sebastien Ogier will soon decide whether he remains with M-Sport or retires from the World Rally Championship.

Fri, 24 Nov, 2017

Donagh Kelly will keep Fiesta R5 in plans despite slide

Although Donagh Kelly’s debut in a Ford Fiesta R5 lasted just shy of the halfway mark in the Grizedale Rally in Cumbria, the Donegal driver was impressed with the car and has vowed to give it consideration in his plans for next season.

Mon, 28 Nov, 2016

Martin Doherty to set pace in Donegal

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Fri, 29 Jan, 2016

Dubai crash costly for Matt Griffin and Dragon Racing

A collision by one of his Dragon Racing teammates ended the aspirations of Matt Griffin and company of achieving a good result in the Hankook 24 Hours of Dubai. The team finished 19th of the 81 classified finishers.

Mon, 18 Jan, 2016

Donal Healy/Denis O’Donovan take lead in Munster Navigation Trial Championship

The intricacies of a farmyard lane network proved to be a major factor in the Carbery Navigation Trial in Leap in West Cork where the Ovens/Drinagh duo of Donal Healy/Denis O’Donovan (Toyota Starlet) triumphed to move into the lead of the Munster Navigation Trial Championship.

Mon, 30 Nov, 2015

Willie Coyne clinches Irish Rallycross Championship at Mondello Park title at Mondello

Dubliner Willie Coyne (Vauxhall Nova) emulated brother Noel by clinching the McLoughlin’s Industrial Flooring Irish Rallycross Championship at Mondello Park yesterday.

Mon, 23 Nov, 2015

Spin costly as Meeke/Nagle seventh in Sweden

Motorsport: A spin midway through the final stage of Rally Sweden, the second round of the World Rally Championship denied the Irish pair of Kris Meeke/Paul Nagle (Citroen DS3 WRC) the opportunity of finishing sixth.

Mon, 16 Feb, 2015

Meeke and Nagle in the hunt in Sweden

Motorsport: Losing time off the start line of last night’s opening stage of Rally Sweden, round two of the World Rally Championship, the Irish crew of Kris Meeke/Paul Nagle (Citroen D3 WRC) are outside the top 10 but still only 2.6 seconds off the lead after the completion of the Super Special at Karlstad. Meeke was very relaxed at the stage finish and was looking forward to today’s nine stages.

Fri, 13 Feb, 2015