World Rally Championship 'worth €46m' to Ireland

The economic impact of the World Rally Championship in the north west of the country is estimated at €46m, according to research by the University of Ulster.

The event, which is the 15th round of the 2007 F.I.A World Rally Championships, will take place between November 15 and 18. The route includes eight counties - Antrim, Sligo, Donegal, Tyrone, Fermanagh, Leitrim, Cavan and Roscommon. The rally will conclude on Sunday with a special stage at Mullaghmore, Co.Sligo.