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.

Paul Harris/Eugene O'Donnell, in their Auto Fast Fit Subaru Impreza swept to a comprehensive victory in the Milford Inn Hotel Donegal Rally.