Rally of the Lakes PRO Ivan Hurley on Sunday’s launch and photo gallery by Eamonn Keogh
We had a fantastic day yesterday at the launch of the 2022 International Rally of the Lakes, in association with Rentokil Initial, Aherns.ie Motor Group, The Gleneagle Hotel and Ordnance Survey Ireland.
It was great to see so many members of the press in attendance on the day, where we heard speeches from the Mayor of Killarney Cllr Marie Maloney, Michael Healy Ray TD, Danny Healy Rae TD, World Rally Co-Driver and Killarney man Paul Nagle, Patrick O Donoghue (Gleneagle Hotel), Michael O Mahoney (Rentokil Initial), Paul Ahern (Aherns.ie Motor Group), Killarney and District Motor Club Chairman Dan Keane, Clerk of the Course Darren McCormick as well as representees from the various championships that the rally is a counting round of.
The launch is often where we first release an ‘unseeded’ entry list, listing out all competitors that have entered the rally to date and in no particular order. This list is also attached for your viewing. We have hit 200 entries for the event, the highest seen in recent years.
I have attached a group photo for your use, please credit photographer Eamon Keogh when using the photograph in your publication. The caption for the photo: A large turnout on Sunday last for the launch of the 2022 International Rally of the Lakes. Front L-R – Patrick O Donoghue (Gleneagle Group), Darren McCormick (Rally COC), Michael O Mahoney (Rentokil Initial), Dan Keane (KDMC Chairman), Paul Ahern (Aherns.ie Motor Group)
We are now just 2 weeks out from the start of the rally so if you require any further information, quotes or interviews please do not hesitate to contact me at any stage.
Thanks for all your support of the event to date.
Ivan Hurley
At the launch of the Killarney and District Motor Club International Rally of the Lakes at The Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney on Sunday were seated from left, Michael O’Mahoney (Rentokil Initial), Cllr Marie Moloney, Mayor of Killarney, Paul Ahern (Aherns Motor Group) and Patrick O’Donoghue (Gleneagle Hotel). Standing from left are Brian McArdle, OSI, Dan Keane (Killarney and District Motor Club Chairman), Darren McCormick (Clerk of the course) and Martin Farrell. Picture: Eamonn KeoghDessie O’Neill, Michael O’Mahoney (Rentokil Initial) and Kenneth O’Neill at the launch of the Killarney and District Motor Club International Rally of the Lakes at The Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney on Sunday .The rally has three title sponsors (Rentokil Initial, Aherns Motor Group and The Gleneagle Hotel) and will take place on April 29th & 30th and May 1st. Picture: Eamonn KeoghSean Moriarty, Maurice McElligott, Jonathan O’Shea, Darragh and Sean Hegarty, Keith O’Shea, David and Tony Griffin at the launch of the Killarney and District Motor Club International Rally of the Lakes at The Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney on Sunday .The rally has three title sponsors (Rentokil Initial, Aherns Motor Group and The Gleneagle Hotel) and will take place on April 29th & 30th and May 1st. Picture: Eamonn KeoghKillarney and District Motor Club founding members Mike Marshall, Dessie O’Neill, Mike Buckley, Noreen Marshall, Fintan Foley and Kenneth O’Neill at the launch of the Killarney and District Motor Club International Rally of the Lakes at The Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney on Sunday .The rally has three title sponsors (Rentokil Initial, Aherns Motor Group and The Gleneagle Hotel) and will take place on April 29th & 30th and May 1st. Picture: Eamonn KeoghPaul Ahern (Aherns Motor Group), John Cronin and Alan Ring at the launch of the Killarney and District Motor Club International Rally of the Lakes at The Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney on Sunday .The rally has three title sponsors (Rentokil Initial, Aherns Motor Group and The Gleneagle Hotel) and will take place on April 29th & 30th and May 1st. Picture: Eamonn KeoghAt the launch of the Killarney and District Motor Club International Rally of the Lakes at The Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney on Sunday were seated from left, Lisa Foley (Secretary), Michael O’Mahoney (Rentokil Initial), Paul Ahern (Aherns Motor Group), Cllr Marie Moloney, Mayor of Killarney, Darren McCormick (Clerk of the course) and Patrick O’Donoghue (Gleneagle Hotel). Standing from left are Joe McCarthy, Colman Hegarty (Irish Tarmac Rally Championship), Martin Farrell, Brian McArdle, OSI, Denis McCarthy, Dan Keane (Killarney and District Motor Club Chairman), Ivan Hurley (PRO) and John Buttimer (IPS Packaging Southern 4 Championship) . Picture: Eamonn KeoghDenis, Daniel and Denise McCarthy and Dan Keane (Killarney and District Motor Club Chairman) at the launch of the Killarney and District Motor Club International Rally of the Lakes at The Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney on Sunday .The rally has three title sponsors (Rentokil Initial, Aherns Motor Group and The Gleneagle Hotel) and will take place on April 29th & 30th and May 1st. Picture: Eamonn KeoghPatrick O’Donoghue (Gleneagle Hotel), Michael O’Mahoney (Rentokil Initial) and Paul Ahern (Aherns Motor Group) launching the Killarney and District Motor Club International Rally of the Lakes at The Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney on Sunday. Also included are Darren McCormick (Clerk of the course), Dan Keane (Killarney and District Motor Club Chairman), WRC co-driver Paul Nagle, Deputy Michael Healy Rae TD, Deputy Danny Healy Rae TD, Cllr Maura Healy Rae and Cllr Marie Moloney, Mayor of Killarney. Picture: Eamonn KeoghPatrick O’Donoghue (Gleneagle Hotel), Michael O’Mahoney (Rentokil Initial) and Paul Ahern (Aherns Motor Group) launching the Killarney and District Motor Club International Rally of the Lakes at The Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney on Sunday. Also included are Brian McArdle, OSI, Darren McCormick (Clerk of the course), Dan Keane (Killarney and District Motor Club Chairman), WRC co-driver Paul Nagle, Deputy Michael Healy Rae TD, Deputy Danny Healy Rae TD, Cllr Maura Healy Rae and Cllr Marie Moloney, Mayor of Killarney. Picture: Eamonn KeoghRaymond O’Neill, Murt O’Sullivan, Fergus and Colin O’Meara and Ronald Riordan at the launch of the Killarney and District Motor Club International Rally of the Lakes at The Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney on Sunday .The rally has three title sponsors (Rentokil Initial, Aherns Motor Group and The Gleneagle Hotel) and will take place on April 29th & 30th and May 1st. Picture: Eamonn KeoghPatrick O’Donoghue (Gleneagle Hotel), Paul Ahern (Aherns Motor Group) and Michael O’Mahoney (Rentokil Initial) launching the Killarney and District Motor Club International Rally of the Lakes at The Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney on Sunday. Also included are Cllr Marie Moloney, Mayor of Killarney, Dan Keane (Killarney and District Motor Club Chairman), Darren McCormick (Clerk of the course), Brian McArdle, OSI, WRC co-driver Paul Nagle and Deputy Michael Healy Rae TD. The rally will take place on April 29th & 30th and May 1st. Picture: Eamonn KeoghOwen Foley, Jack Kelleher, Kevin O’Donoghue and Deputy Michael Healy Rae TD at the launch of the Killarney and District Motor Club International Rally of the Lakes at The Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney on Sunday .The rally has three title sponsors (Rentokil Initial, Aherns Motor Group and The Gleneagle Hotel) and will take place on April 29th & 30th and May 1st. Picture: Eamonn KeoghDeputy Danny Healy Rae TD, Cllr Maura Healy Rae and Tommy Randles at the launch of the Killarney and District Motor Club International Rally of the Lakes at The Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney on Sunday .The rally has three title sponsors (Rentokil Initial, Aherns Motor Group and The Gleneagle Hotel) and will take place on April 29th & 30th and May 1st. Picture: Eamonn KeoghDeclan Casey, John White, Denis Walsh, Edwin Walsh and Sean White at the launch of the Killarney and District Motor Club International Rally of the Lakes at The Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney on Sunday .The rally has three title sponsors (Rentokil Initial, Aherns Motor Group and The Gleneagle Hotel) and will take place on April 29th & 30th and May 1st. Picture: Eamonn KeoghAt the launch of the Killarney and District Motor Club International Rally of the Lakes at The Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney on Sunday were from left, Paul Ahern (Aherns Motor Group), Michael O’Mahoney (Rentokil Initial) andRonald Riordan, Rob Duggan and Diarmuid Lynch at the launch of the Killarney and District Motor Club International Rally of the Lakes at The Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney on Sunday .The rally has three title sponsors (Rentokil Initial, Aherns Motor Group and The Gleneagle Hotel) and will take place on April 29th & 30th and May 1st. Picture: Eamonn KeoghMike Buckley, Jack and Conor Falvey at the launch of the Killarney and District Motor Club International Rally of the Lakes at The Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney on Sunday .The rally has three title sponsors (Rentokil Initial, Aherns Motor Group and The Gleneagle Hotel) and will take place on April 29th & 30th and May 1st. Picture: Eamonn KeoghAt the launch of the Killarney and District Motor Club International Rally of the Lakes at The Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney on Sunday were from left, Paul Ahern (Aherns Motor Group), Brian McArdle, OSI, Michael O’Mahoney (Rentokil Initial), Darren McCormick (Clerk of the course)
Patrick O’Donoghue (Gleneagle Hotel) and Dan Keane (Killarney and District Motor Club Chairman). Picture: Eamonn KeoghHeather Daly, Martin Farrell and Bernard Daly at the launch of the Killarney and District Motor Club International Rally of the Lakes at The Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney on Sunday .The rally has three title sponsors (Rentokil Initial, Aherns Motor Group and The Gleneagle Hotel) and will take place on April 29th & 30th and May 1st. Picture: Eamonn KeoghDylan McCarthy, Pat Cashman and Joe McCarthy at the launch of the Killarney and District Motor Club International Rally of the Lakes at The Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney on Sunday .The rally has three title sponsors (Rentokil Initial, Aherns Motor Group and The Gleneagle Hotel) and will take place on April 29th & 30th and May 1st. Picture: Eamonn Keogh
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