Category: Irish

Kelleher’s Fiery West Cork Exit

Kelleher’s Fiery West Cork Exit

Unfortunately for Kevin and Martin Kelleher, their Quality Hotels West Cork Rally challenge came to a fiery end on the opening stage of the event when their S9 spec Impreza WRC caught fire. The crew were forced to pull over and jump out with fire extinguishers in hand in an attempt to get the blaze under control. Both men are [...]

Read more ›
Meeke Interview: Testing Times & Rolling With Freddie Flintoff!

Meeke Interview: Testing Times & Rolling With Freddie Flintoff!

Rumours have been circulating the internet in recent days linking Kris Meeke to the new Hyundai rally team so RallyForums.com decided to pose some pertinent questions to the popular Dungannon driver. In our interview, Meeke unveiled the truth behind the rumours, and also told us of his switch to the navigating seat when retired cricket star Freddie Flintoff took to [...]

Read more ›
McGarrity Masterclass at Bishopscourt!

McGarrity Masterclass at Bishopscourt!

It was another Derek McGarrity masterclass today at the McGrady Insurance Bishopscourt Stages, round two of the Carryduff Forklift MSA N.I. Rally Championship, as the Glengormley pilot steered his Subaru Impreza WRC to the top of the podium to secure another impressive rally victory! Navigated by Neil Doherty, the crew moved into the rally lead after stage four and stayed [...]

Read more ›
McKinstry Buys S14 Impreza WRC!

McKinstry Buys S14 Impreza WRC!

Banbridge rally ace Kenny McKinstry has just purchased an S14 specification Subaru Impreza WRC! The former Northern Ireland Champion is hoping to take it to tomorrow’s McGrady Insurance Bishopscourt Stages, round two of the Carryduff Forklift N.I. series, but when we spoke to him at 6.30pm on Friday evening, he was under a bit of pressure… “It’s all a last [...]

Read more ›
Impressive Entry for Revamped McGrady Insurance Bishopscourt Stages

Impressive Entry for Revamped McGrady Insurance Bishopscourt Stages

Round two of the Carryduff Forklift MSA Northern Ireland Stage Rally Championship is set to attract some of the country’s leading competitors to Bishopscourt Race Circuit this Saturday for the McGrady Insurance Stages Rally. Ballynahinch and District Motor Club has revamped the popular event which for the first time will feature a total of 14 stages within the confines of [...]

Read more ›
Image: www.ketomaa.com

Fiesta WRC for Daragh O’Riordan?

With rumours circulating that Daragh O’Riordan has purchased a Ford Fiesta WRC, RallyForums.com decided to contact the Cork man to find out if there was any truth behind the stories…

Read more ›
Frank Kelly’s Evo Oops!

Frank Kelly’s Evo Oops!

Frank Kelly has a huge fan base that follows his rally exploits and his very sideways ‘Baby Blue’ Escort around the country. So you can imagine their surprise when the Moy man announced that he was set to contest last weekend’s Fivemiletown Spring Rally aboard a four-wheel-drive Evo 8! Frank’s Facebook page was flooded with comments but as it transpired, [...]

Read more ›
Boyle Best in Birr!

Boyle Best in Birr!

Donegal cousins, Declan and Brian Boyle (Subaru WRC) took victory in the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel Rally that marked the beginning of the Dunlop National Rally Championship. At the conclusion of the eight stage rally, they finished 34.8 seconds ahead of the similar Subaru of Welshman, Mel Evans

Read more ›
14 Stages for McGrady Insurance Bishopscourt Rally!

14 Stages for McGrady Insurance Bishopscourt Rally!

Ballynahinch and District Motor Club are set to give spectators plenty of action with double the thrills at the McGrady Insurance Stages Rally, round two of the Carryduff Forklift Northern Ireland Rally Championship, which is due to be held at Bishopscourt Racing Circuit on Saturday 9th March. BADMC has been working in conjunction with the owners and management of the [...]

Read more ›
Eugene Donnelly Withdraws Birr Entry & Melvyn Evans Reveals New Livery

Eugene Donnelly Withdraws Birr Entry & Melvyn Evans Reveals New Livery

Eugene Donnelly has been forced to withdraw his entry from this weekend’s Abbeyleix Manor Hotel Stage Rally as a result of a back injury. ‘The Genie’, who was the fourth seed for the event in a Toyota Corolla WRC, informed RallyForums.com that despite attempts to get fit, he has been advised not to continue…

Read more ›