For an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the prep for Rally Islas Canarias, check out the latest video from Hankook Tyres. … Continue reading VIDEO: HANKOOK’S INSIDE LINE: THE TYRE STRATEGY AT ISLAS CANARIAS – LATEST ROAD CONDITIONS
Irish interest in Toyota WRC2 line-up for Rally Islas CanariasCavan co-driver James Fulton and Tyrone’s Philip Allen will lead the … Continue reading Irish interest in Toyota WRC2 line-up for Rally Islas Canarias
Katsuta and Johnston lead World Rally Championship into Rally Islas Canarias Takamoto Katsuta and his Irish co-driver Aaron Johnston head … Continue reading Katsuta and Johnston lead World Rally Championship into Rally Islas Canarias
Motorsport Community Urged to Support ‘Forever 19’ Memorial Run Continue reading Motorsport Community Urged to Support ‘Forever 19’ Memorial Run
Ardfert racer Stephen Walsh completes challenging Lydden Hill debut ahead of Cookstown Continue reading Ardfert racer Stephen Walsh completes challenging Lydden Hill debut ahead of Cookstown
ANOTHER PODIUM FOR ENGLAND AS JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLE INTENSIFIES Oran England and Darragh Mullen secured another podium finish on Saturday, … Continue reading ANOTHER PODIUM FOR ENGLAND AS JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLE INTENSIFIES
Motorsport took centre stage at the Rose Hotel in Tralee on Saturday night as the Kerry Sports Awards made a … Continue reading A look back at last weekend’s Kerry Sports Awards where motorsport excellence was recognised
The McRae name returns to Killarney as the 2026 Assess Ireland International Rally of the Lakes is officially launched – full event preview Continue reading The McRae name returns to Killarney as the 2026 Assess Ireland International Rally of the Lakes is officially launched – full event preview
New BYD Sealion 5 arrives at Ahern’s Kerry showrooms Continue reading New BYD Sealion 5 arrives at Ahern’s Kerry showrooms
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
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