Manus Kelly and Donall Barrett retain crown after thrilling win
They secured victory after a pulsating contest with the Ford Focus WRC of another Donegal driver Donagh Kelly (Ford Focus WRC) and his Monaghan co-driver Conor Foley, who had led for most of the rally.
The contest ended on the penultimate stage when Kelly/Foley rolled their Ford Focus and withdrew at the stage finish. Alastair Fisher/Gordon Noble (Fiesta R5) were second, they took maximum points in the Clonakilty Blackpudding Irish Tarmac Championship to cut the deficit to series leaders Sam Moffett/Karl Atkinson (Fiesta R5) to 7.5 points - the latter were fourth overall yesterday. Garry Jennings/Rory Kennedy (Subaru) were third in the event.
