Donnelly hangs on to win Rally Isle of Man

Reigning Pirelli Irish Tarmac Champions Eugene Donnelly and Paul Kiely added a new title to their list of event wins on Saturday after holding on to claim Rally Isle of Man, by 24.5 seconds.

The crew from the North were looking to protect the 29-second lead into the final day in the changeable conditions, taking a heavy tread intermediate tyre choice for the opening loop.