Brothers gear up for epic rally around Australia

TWO brothers are among five rally enthusiasts gearing up for a gruelling motor challenge Down Under.

Sean and Noel Curtin from Wilton, Cork, will be among the only Irish challengers in the Round Australia Rerun, a marathon four-week 10,000 mile rally around Australia in vintage cars.

Noel, aged 30, will be driving one car with co-driver Paul Sheahan, aged 39, from Dripsey. His younger brother, Sean, aged 28, will co-drive for experienced rally driver Liam O’Brien from Dripsey. Mechanic Daniel Devereaux, aged 27, also from Wilton, will travel in support.