Paul Gallagher – Donegal Rally Hero

Touching tribute video to Paul Gallagher who was severely injured in an accident, on the Galway International Rally, at the start of this year.

Paul is a true legend in Irish rallying and campaigned a Toyota Corolla GT for much of his career and became one of the leading modified men in the country with his 2 litre example.

The video clip is a poignant reminder that the ever sideways Corolla… Continue reading

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West Cork Hotel Skibbereen Fastnet Stages Rally 2008 Results: Liam McCarthy wins in his Toyota Corolla WRC

Liam McCarthy recorded his third victory on the Fastnet Stages after winning the event previously in 1988 and 1992.

McCarthy took the lead on stage one and generally took command of the rally extending his advantage on each stage. Alan Ring (Mitsubishi) finished second though was under pressure initially from Shaun Gallagher in his Citroen C2 S1600.

Gallagher was second after three stages but then crashed out on SS4. Eugene Donnelly also retired when his Excel… Continue reading

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Aaron Burkart has entered the Skibbereen Fastnet Stages Rally 2008 in his C2 S1600 in preparation for Rally Ireland

JWRC star Aaron Burkart has entered the Fastnet Stages Rally in his Citroen C2 S1600 in preparation for Rally Ireland in Jan 09.

Burkart finished second in the Junior World Rally Championship this year and earned himself a drive in a Citroen C4 WRC, on a round of next year’s championship, as a prize in the Citroen C2 junior experience competition. His team are evaluating other WRCar drives… Continue reading

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