Thousands gather for Rally of the Lakes in Killarney

It is the first time the rally has taken place since 2019, having been cancelled because of the pandemic

Denis Cronin in his Subaru WRC, in the 2019 event, that provided him with some great results including victories in the Rally of the Lakes, the Fastnet Rally, the Circuit of Munster and the West Cork Rally. Picture: Martin Walsh.

Massive crowds have gathered in Killarney, Co Kerry, for the first major motor rally in three years.

The annual international Rally of the Lakes is taking place for the 41st time, having been suspended in 2020 and again in 2021 because of the pandemic.