Bantry takes Fastnet to its heart

THE final round of this season’s Dunlop National Rally Championship, the Fastnet Rally, has a new base and headquarters at the Westlodge Hotel in Bantry.

The service halt for the event on Sunday, October 30 will be in the town square, which is set to provide a great atmosphere akin to the Ypres Rally in Belgium. The event will count as a round of the Southern 4 Rally Championship and will feature eight stages, with the competitors returning to town for service breaks.

“Firstly, we have been made very welcome in Bantry, the enthusiasm shown by the Bantry Business Association (BBA) and others is very refreshing,” said clerk of the course Ger Hayes.