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Cambrian News
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Cambrian News
Meirion Evans battles to second place at Donegal International Rally
Meirion then fought back from a small overshoot at the start of the third and final day to record two fastest, two second fastest and one third fastest time on the final five stages to reduce the gap to the leader from 30.1 seconds (after SS15) to just 20.5 seconds at the finish, to finish runner-up (behind Callum Devine/Noel O'Sullivan) for the second time on one of the Irish Tarmac Championship's most demanding events.
Irish Independent
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Kerry co-driver Noel O'Sullivan and Callum Devine take Donegal hat-trick
Callum Devine and Noel O'Sullivan took a start-to-finish victory at the Donegal International Rally, sealing their third consecutive win at the event and their third victory of the season, despite missing the opening two rounds of the Irish Tarmac Rally Championship.
BBC News
22-06-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Devine wins third Donegal International Rally in a row
Callum Devine came through a demanding Donegal International Rally to win the event for a third year in a row. The 2023 Irish Tarmac Rally champion won the three-day event - one of the most famous rallies in Europe - alongside co-driver Noel O'Sullivan by 20.5 seconds ahead of Wales' Meirion Evans, while local driver David Kelly was third. Skoda driver Devine, 31, led after Friday's six stages but a gruelling Saturday saw a number of big names drop out of contention. European Rally Championship driver Jon Armstrong posted a number of fastest stage times and was challenging Devine on Saturday's first loop but a differential problem on his Ford Fiesta dropped him out of contention, and a second mechanical issue halted his recovery later in the day. Two time ERC champion Hayden Paddon, a late entry for the rally from New Zealand, was in the mix for victory but rolled out on Saturday's penultimate stage. The final stage on Saturday claimed British Rally Championship title challenger William Creighton, who slid off the road with a slow puncture and decided to retire his Toyota Yaris. The various issues for front runners took away from what could have been a titanic battle for the win in the Donegal hills as just 20 seconds separated Devine, Creighton, Evans and Paddon after 12 as his rivals faltered, Devine, who himself battled handbrake issues, kept his cool to win the rally for the third consecutive and co-driver Ger Conway were a comfortable second and, despite his issues, Armstrong and co-driver Shane Byrne had moved back into podium contention but the Fermanagh driver retired after an off on the final promoted Kelly and navigator Arthur Kierans onto the final step of the podium for the second year in a row.
RTÉ News
18-06-2025
- Automotive
- RTÉ News
Donegal International Rally set to attract 70,000 spectators
The Donegal International Rally, a cornerstone of the Irish Tarmac Rally Championship is set to attract more than 70,000 spectators this weekend. The three-day tarmac rally covering 270km, the only one of its kind in Ireland and the UK, will see more than 200 crews compete over 20 stages. Derry driver Callum Devine and his co-driver Kerryman Noel O'Sullivan will be hoping to win the major prize for a third year in a row in a field that includes current European Champion Hayden Paddon and former World Junior Champion William Creighton. Since its inception in 1972, the event has grown into one of the most respected rallies in Europe backed by a tight knit Irish rally community. Two time winner of the two-wheel drive category Kevin Gallagher of KGP Motorsport in Rathmullan, Co Donegal says it's the busiest time of the year for his company. It has provided engines for many competitors. "There's huge variation and such good quality in the stages around the Inishowen Peninsula through to Malin Head, Mamore Gap and then around into the Fanad Peninsula; Fanad Head, Knockalla and then on round to Atlantic Drive and Glen. They're all iconic stages," he said. Mr Gallagher will compete in the two-wheel drive, class 14 category. This year marks 20 years since he first entered as a competitor in the junior ranks. "We first competed in 2005, but we haven't competed every year. t's a three-day event - there's a lot more preparation involved than a normal rally to keep your concentration right. "We live near Knockalla. You learn the stages over the year. The crowds come when there's a good quality entry. It's always very busy. It's very good for the county and it's growing every year," he added. Those attending the weekend rally are advised to watch from designated safe viewing areas. Details of road closures across the county can be found at As anticipation builds for the motorsport event, key stakeholders have launched a joint 'Keep the Race in its Place' road safety message. The campaign supported by Donegal County Council, An Garda Siochana, Donegal Motor Club and local agencies urges all road users to drive with care and responsibility over the rally weekend. Donegal Motor Club said it is imperative that the road safety message is followed and all road users to drive with care and responsibility over the rally weekend. Chief Executive of Donegal County Council, John G. McLaughlin urged everyone travelling in the area to plan journeys, drive with caution and be mindful of their own and others' safety. Garda Inspector Sean McDaid said gardai's priority will be public safety as they have set-in place a major operation for the motorsport event. "All those attending the rally and visiting Donegal over the weekend are asked to comply with Garda directions and to behave with respect and care to other road users. "Gardai will be out in force throughout the weekend with a robust operation. Dangerous driving or anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated," Inspector McDaid said.
Irish Independent
06-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Kerry co-driver Noel O'Sullivan and driver Callum Devine aiming for Donegal hat-trick
Callum Devine and Noel O'Sullivan after their unprecedented fourth consecutive victory at the Rally of the Lakes, are now focused on a third straight win at the upcoming Donegal International Rally.
