Rally star lauded in native Waterford

World Rally star Craig Breen has beaten the competition to be crowned Person of the Year in his native county of Waterford.

The 22-year-old, who has taken an 18-point lead in the Super 2000 World Rally championship after just two rounds, was presented with the award by Waterford mayor Pat Hayes at a ceremony in Tower Hotel.

Breen’s motorsport career began at the age of 13 as an Irish karting cadet.