Munster ‘100’ returns after 18-year wait

A LIFELONG ambition of the West Cork Motorcycle Club will be realised this weekend as the club hosts the Munster ‘100’ Road Races in the west Cork town of Dunmanway.

In a season where top events such as the Athea and Faugheen Road Races have both fallen by the wayside due to financial constraints, the rejuvenation of the Munster ‘100’ bridges an 18-year gap since the event was last held in nearby Clonakilty. Starved of top class racing action in the province, some 10,000 spectators are expected to converge on the town most noted for the birthplace of Sam Maguire.

Top road racers, Michael and William Dunlop will race in most of the 11 races that culminate with the feature Munster ‘100’ where the winner will collect €3,500 of the €25,000 overall prizefund. The legendary brothers won’t have it all their own way as Ryan Farquhar has shelved other plans so as to make the Dunmanway event. Promising rider, Derek Shiels is amongst the entry that also features some 15 riders from across Britain.