Gardaí report 'extremely positive' return for Killarney's Rally of the Lakes

Previous editions had resulted in large-scale antisocial behaviour, prompting a major garda response this year

Up to 200 cars are competing in the rally itself which kicked off on Friday on Main Street after a showcase of competitors which took place at the fire station at the Killarney bypass. Picture: Martin Walsh.

Gardaí reported "extremely positive engagement" as the International Rally of the Lakes in Killarney drew to a close.

Massive crowds had flocked to Kerry for the annual event, which was taking place for the 41st time. It had been postponed in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic, while the preceding years had been marred by public order issues, including large-scale boy-racing, noise and disturbances for locals.