by Louise Doyle AN Garda Síochána spent almost €800,000 policing the Donegal International Rally in a three-year period, we can reveal. Figures released to this newspaper through a request under the Freedom of Information Act show that the amount of money spent on policing and resourcing rally events from 2022 to 2024 has steadily increased. Advertisement A total of €793,625 […]
Cars seized and arrests made for driving under the influence
by Louise Doyle A MAJOR policing operation during Donegal International Rally at the weekend saw a number of arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and speeding. The Garda Air Support was deployed, and increased checkpoints, high-visibility patrols and extra marked and unmarked garda vehicles were also in place to ensure zero tolerance of illegal activity during the hugely popular […]
FRESH TAKE: The Donegal Rally – something we should all be very proud of
By Sabrina Sweeney IT’S rally weekend in Donegal so brace yourself for noise, crowds, petrol fumes and the pure, unfiltered buzz of it all. Love it or loathe it – and most people at least secretly love it – the Donegal International Rally is hard to ignore. There’s excitement, pride, and a deep-rooted sense of […]
Donegal gears up for another massive rally weekend
By Dionne Meehan WITH thousands set to descend on the county this weekend for the Donegal International Rally, local gardaí are focused on one priority; keeping people safe. Their message is simple, ‘keep the race in its place’. Advertisement Over the weekend, additional resources will be in place to ensure the safety of people attending […]
Murdered Kerry farmer was a long time supporter of Donegal Rally
By Dionne Meehan MURDERED Kerry farmer Michael Gaine was regular spectator at the Donegal International Rally, the Donegal News has learned. Mr Gaine was a big fan of rallying and a talented rally driver and his love of the sport was celebrated at his funeral last weekend when one of his rally cars led the funeral cortege. […]
Newly resurfaced car park ‘destroyed’ over rally weekend
by Dionne Meehan A LOCAL councillor has expressed his disappointment after the newly resurfaced car park at Muckish Railway Walk was “destroyed” by tyre marks over the weekend. Used as a “diffing track” over the Donegal International Rally weekend, Cllr McClafferty said it has now been left looking like a “race track”. Advertisement “The Muckish […]
Four alloys stolen in Letterkenny
GARDAÍ in Letterkenny are investigating the theft of four alloys from a VW Jetta, which occurred shortly after 3am, on Sunday, June 23. The theft occurred at a carpark on Isle Lane, near the Station Roundabout in Letterkenny. Damage was caused to the car during the removal of the alloys. Advertisement The car had been unlocked […]
Back to back wins for Callum Devine
DERRY driver Callum Devine has won the Donegal International Rally for the second consecutive year. Devine won by 17.4 seconds from Welshman Meirion Evans. Garry Jennings took the win in the Class 24 while Declan Gallagher won the modified section.
Road safety appeal ahead of Donegal rally weekend
“Keep the Race in Its Place” – urge gardaí and Donegal Road Safety Working Group
Donegal Motor Club unveil seat in tribute to all members
THIS evening marks the official launch of the fiftieth Donegal International Rally at 8pm at Diver’s Hyundai in Letterkenny. At 6.30pm however, a very special ceremony will take place in Ballymacool Park when a specially commissioned engraved granite seat will be unveiled to pay tribute to members of Donegal Motor Club, past, present and future […]