Oran England sets sights on Circuit of Munster Rally as season reaches midpoint
Cavan driver Oran England and Sligo co-driver Darragh Mullen head to this weekend’s Circuit of Munster Rally focused on consolidating their position as the season reaches its halfway point.
The Limerick-based event marks round four of the Triton Showers Motorsport Ireland National Rally Championship over the June Bank Holiday weekend.
The Peugeot Ireland-backed crew currently hold the lead in Class 2 of the National championship, while also heading the standings in the Top Part West Coast Rally Championship, which counts the Limerick event as its third round.
The Cavan and Sligo crew are keeping a grounded outlook, aware that a significant portion of the season remains.
Outside of this weekend’s event, England also holds the lead in the single-marque Stellantis Rally Cup Ireland with two wins from two starts, the Motorsport Ireland Junior Rally Series (MIJRS), and the Sligo Pallets Border Rally Championship.
Reflecting on their recent runner-up finish in the slippery conditions of the Carlow Stages Rally, which secured them maximum Stellantis points, England noted the importance of consistency.
“Carlow proved to be a really difficult event with constantly changing conditions making tyre choice tricky throughout the day,” England said. “We were delighted to come away with second in Class 2 and first in the Stellantis Cup, which gives us good momentum heading into the next round. The work Darragh, myself, and the team are putting into the pacenotes and the car is really paying off. It is a long season, and while we are pleased to be in this position at the midpoint, there is a massive amount of work left to do.”
With Munster not serving as a counting round for the Stellantis Cup or the MIJRS, the pairing are fully focused on the immediate task of defending their National and West Coast points advantages in Limerick. The objective remains centred on clean kilometres and steady progression as the second half of the year begins.
Oran England Championship Positions: 2026 Midpoint
| Championship | Position | Next Outing |
| Triton Showers National Championship (Class 2) | 1st | Circuit of Munster (Limerick) — This Weekend |
| Top Part West Coast Rally Championship | 1st | Circuit of Munster (Limerick) — This Weekend |
| Stellantis Rally Cup Ireland | 1st (2 Wins) | Stonethrowers Rally (Tipperary) — July 19 |
| Motorsport Ireland Junior Rally Series (MIJRS) | 1st | Stonethrowers Rally (Tipperary) — July 19 |
| Sligo Pallets Border Rally Championship | 1st (Overall) | Benone Stage Rally (Tyrone) — June 6 |
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