Ireland to hold World Rally Championship

The Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland are to co-host the World Rally Championship next year with three days of racing in the border counties, it was revealed today.

Wed, 05 Jul, 2006 - 14:07
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The Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland are to co-host the World Rally Championship next year with three days of racing in the border counties, it was revealed today.

A round of the hair-raising motorsport will be held on November 18-20, 2007 bringing in around €46m to the economies of the North and the Republic of Ireland.

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