Enda O’Brien claims victory in Wicklow

Kilkenny driver Enda O’Brien powered his 2.5-litre engine Ford Escort to victory in the Germaine’s of Baltinglass Rally in Wicklow. 

He finished 18 seconds ahead of the similar car of Limerick’s Ed O’Callaghan with Carlow’s David Condell, also in 2.5 litre Escort taking third, some 51 seconds adrift.

Barry Meade was the first major retirement, the Banteer driver opted for a tyre compound that transpired to be far too soft and his Escort took to the scenery on a bend that resulted in a broken steering arm and wheel damage.