Entries being taken for WRC

Rally Ireland, which sees the World Rally Championship (WRC) come to these shores for the first time ever in November, is now accepting entries from competitors.

The event, which kicks off with a Super Special Stage at Stormont, Belfast’s Parliament Buildings, on 15 November, will see three days of cross-border rally action in the north-western counties and a Service Park based in Sligo.

Ninety cars will be entered in Rally Ireland with all the major manufacturers’ teams, including Citroen and Ford, represented.  The event is also a round of the Production Car World Championship.

Clerk of the Course Tom Walsh said: 'We’re certain that we will have a large number of entries from national and overseas competitors alike and that will ensure we have the best possible mix of sporting talent for our WRC debut.'