A BLAST FROM THE PAST: WHY THE CIRCUIT LEFT KILLARNEY

A BLAST FROM THE PAST: WHY THE CIRCUIT LEFT KILLARNEY

A BLAST FROM THE PAST: WHY THE CIRCUIT LEFT KILLARNEY

While digging through the archives, we found a rare copy of the 1984 Circuit of Ireland Rally programme. Exactly 42 years old today, it contains a fascinating piece by the legendary Sammy Hamill on why Killarney lost the event.

1984 marked the first year the rally moved its headquarters to Waterford, ending a long-standing era for Kerry motorsport. Sammy’s story offers a deep dive into the politics and logistics that shifted the “Circuit” away from its traditional home. Continue reading A BLAST FROM THE PAST: WHY THE CIRCUIT LEFT KILLARNEY