Three-way battle for national title

The quest for supremacy in the Dunlop National Rally Championship reaches its conclusion tomorrow on the nine stages of the Donegal Harvest Rally, which is based in Donegal town.

As to who will reap the rewards, and the Vard Memorial Trophy, in a season that has been fiercely contested, remains in the balance with three drivers in the hunt for the title.

Cork’s Brian O’Mahony, Kerry’s Thomas Fitzmaurice (Kerry) and Monaghan’s Niall Maguire (Monaghan), all driving similar S11 Subaru WRCs, are in contention. While Maguire has already won three national titles, with as many more just slipping from his grasp, O’Mahony and Fitzmaurice are on their first real title attempt. In terms of points they have the edge, but Maguire’s bid cannot be dismissed.