Words and photos by Kevin Glendinning
Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan claimed victory in a closely fought battle on Saturday’s Teac Bhillie Donegal Harvest Rally.
This was the Derry man’s third straight Harvest win.
He was quick to praise the rally, ‘Tony Boyle and his team put on a tough test for us today and I am delighted to take the win.
The Harvest in 2019 was my first outright rally win. It has always been a special place for me and my family. It has been a busy year and a great way to finish the year with another win. Makes planning 2024 a lot easier’.
It was a bright sunny day that greeted the crews as they left the Errigal Training Centre in Falcarragh, the previous few days of rain had left the roads very slippery, but it was Devine who snatched the fastest time on stage one a lead he would not relinquish all day.
Eamonn Kelly was his closest challenger all day and took a well-deserved second. In third was Desi Henry had Annagry man Paddy Robinson on the notes, the pairing felt they could have been closer to the top but for a sensor issue on SS3 and SS4.
Declan Gallagher and Gavin Doherty claimed the coveted two-wheel drive win in their Toyota Starlet ahead of the MKII Escort with Mark Alcorn behind the wheel.
The rally provided an economic boost for the local economy as a large influx of crews, spectators, marshals, and officials flocked to the area.
A special word of thanks to Damien Whoriskey the title sponsor of the event, the warmth of the welcome Damien and his team at Teac Bhillie extended throughout the event was commented on by so many.
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