Kerry competitors set for Christmas rally action
Kerry motorsport competitors face a packed Christmas period with three separate events scheduled between December 27 and December 29.
Carlow Rallysprint at Mondello Park
The action begins with the Carlow Car Club Rallysprint at Mondello Park on Saturday, December 27.
Several local drivers are confirmed for the Kildare circuit. Gary Healy and Gavin O’Sullivan will compete in a Honda Civic. Regular co-driver Niall Myers moves to the driver’s seat for this event in a Toyota Corolla Twincam.
Kevin O’Donoghue and son Colin will shae the family bMW M3.
Colm Cronin is also entered in a BMW M3 belonging to Aiden Long. This drive was arranged as a gesture of thanks for Cronin’s firm, Torc Contracting, for supporting Patrick Snijers’ entry in last month’s Killarney Historic Rally.
In the buggy category, Colin O’Meara, son of Fergus, will compete in a Speedcar Xtreme.
There is also significant Kerry interest in two major events scheduled for Monday, December 29.
Boggeragh Rallysprint
Cork Motor Club will host the O’Leary Building & ICF Boggeragh Rallysprint in the Boggeragh Mountains. The event features a 5.6km gravel stage on terrain previously used for the Jim Walsh Cork Forest Rally.
Located near Nadd , the loose-surface course will see competitors complete a minimum of three timed runs, with all times counting toward the final result.
The entry list has already reached 75 competitors, with several Kerry drivers and co-drivers confirmed.
The Junior 1000 class features three local crews: Frank Wharton and Denny Greaney in a Toyota Aygo, Aidan O’Leary in a similar Aygo, and David Slattery paired with Ger Somers in a Hyundai i10.
In the senior categories, Killarney and District Motor Club members Cyril Wharton and Anthony O’Connor will compete in a Subaru Impreza. Additionally, Kerry Motor Club co-driver Greaney will perform double duty, also navigating for PJ O’Connor in a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 9.
Turkey Run Rally
Further north, the Maiden City Motor Club will run the JWA Turkey Run Rally on the same day at Shackleton near Derry.
Killarney co-driver Elaine Ní Shé is making the long trip to compete alongside Dungannon’s Richard O’Lone. The pair will be campaigning a Ford Fiesta Rally3.
The event also features the Browne brothers, Colm and Michael. While based in Dungannon, the duo are members of the well-known Browne rallying dynasty from Brosna. They are entered in their Ford Escort G3.
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