Newly elected councillor Manus Kelly killed in Donegal rally; navigator injured

A competitor has been killed in a crash at the Donegal International Rally this afternoon.

Newly elected councillor Manus Kelly killed in Donegal rally; navigator injured
Sun, 23 Jun, 2019 - 20:20
Martin Walsh

The Joule Donegal International Rally ended in tragic circumstances when Manus Kelly, who won the event for the last three years, lost his life after his Hyundai i20 R5 crashed and left the road on Stage 15, Fanad Head.

His co-driver Donall Barrett was injured and is being treated at Letterkenny General Hospital. Kelly (41), is survived by his wife Bernie and their five children.

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