News
Killarney Historic Rally gets the green light
Killarney and District Motor Club has confirmed that its November 27 Rentokil Initial Killarney Historic Rally will go ahead.
It will mark the first time since 2019 that Ireland’s only rally which is dedicated to historic rally machinery will be allowed go ahead after last year’s event was lost to the pandemic.
Martin Farrell, who acted as clerk of the course for the 2018 rally, is back at the helm and will lead a team of volunteers from the Killarney-based club.
“2018 and 2019 were the most successful years for the rally with a high-quality full entry list including 35 reserve cars meaning the Rentokil Initial Killarney Historic Rally was the best one-day event in the country,” he said. “It has been a difficult and challenging two years for everybody and the club is delighted to welcome back Rentokil Initial as title sponsors, with huge thanks to Mr Motorsport in Kerry Michael O'Mahoney."
Details of the route have not been revealed at this point.
Rally HQ will once again be in The Gleneagle Hotel and the hotel will be offering special accommodation bundles for the event.
The rally will be a counting round of the 2022 Irish Tarmac Rally Championship.
RTÉ News appoints new Cork and Kerry reporter
RTÉ News has announced that Barry Gallagher will take up the role of regional news journalist for Cork, Kerry, and the wider Southern region starting this August.
Gallagher will work alongside RTÉ News’ Southern Editor Paschal Sheehy, reporting across television, radio, online, and social media platforms. He succeeds veteran broadcaster Jennie O’Sullivan, who retired in May following a 25-year reporting career with RTÉ in the region.
Gallagher joined RTÉ in 2023 as a presenter for news2day before moving on to report across flagship programs, including the Six One News, Nine O’Clock News, and Morning Ireland. His coverage has spanned major national stories, including the 2024 Olympic Games, All-Ireland Hurling Finals, and Storm Chandra.
Originally from Gartan, County Donegal, Gallagher studied journalism at D
TV presenter Frankie Foster named honorary Kerryman
Racing TV’s Frankie Foster made his debut at Killarney Racecourse during the July Festival, broadcasting the event to hundreds of thousands of online viewers.
Operating across Thursday and Friday with his signature orange microphone, the London-based presenter interviewed racegoers and highlighted the course’s scenic backdrop across social media platforms.
In recognition of his promotion of the festival, Killarney Racecourse official Brendan Fuller presented Foster with an official Kerry GAA jersey signed by goalkeeper Shane Murphy, declaring him an honorary Kerryman.
RTÉ News appoints new Cork and Kerry reporter
RTÉ News appoints new Cork and Kerry reporter RTÉ News has announced that Barry Gallagher will take up the role...
TV presenter Frankie Foster named honorary Kerryman
TV presenter Frankie Foster named honorary Kerryman Racing TV’s Frankie Foster made his debut at Killarney Racecourse during the July...
Winners announced for Best Dressed at Races
Winners announced for Best Dressed at Races Niamh Lordan and Tariq Anwar took top honours at Friday’s Lee Strand Best...
Double celebration for Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club
Double celebration for Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club Members of the Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club gathered on...
New Sunday date for 30th anniversary Historic Rally
The Killarney Towers Hotel Killarney Historic Rally will move to a new Sunday date for its 30th anniversary running. The...
