Craig Breen faces tough defence of Circuit title

Waterford’s Craig Breen (26) will defend his Circuit of Ireland title against opposition that includes European Rally Champion and last year’s event runner-up Kajetan Kajetanowicz along with former triple British rally champion Keith Cronin and Ulster driver Alastair Fisher.

The entry list announced earlier this week is dominated by the new generation R5 and S2000 cars.

It is particularly pleasing for rally director Bobby Willis. “It is incredible how the rally has grown over the past few years, from the dark days of less than a decade ago, to become one of the iconic events of Europe again. I’m especially thrilled with the strength and breadth of this year’s entry.”