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Double honour for KDMC at Motorsport Ireland awards
Killarney and District Motor Club celebrated a dual success at the Wednesday’s Motorsport Ireland Awards in Dublin.
Club stalwart Pat Healy received the prestigious FIA Volunteer Pin, and the Killarney Historic Rally won the President's Award for Innovation.
Healy was formally honoured with the FIA Volunteer Pin for his decades of dedication to Irish rallying.
The international award, presented by Motorsport Ireland President Aiden Harper, celebrates individuals who have made essential contributions through volunteering.
President Harper's citation highlighted Healy's extensive service: "Starting in Donegal and then moving to Killarney, officiating in numerous positions from Clerk of the Course, Deputy Clerk of the Course, to Chief Marshal, to Stage Commander, to Service Park Management, spectator safety, this gentleman exemplifies the spirit of volunteering in Irish Motorsport."
Adding to the club's success, the Killarney and District Motor Club secured the President's Award for Innovation.
The award was collected on behalf of the club by Anthony O'Connor, the Clerk of the Course for the Killarney Historic Rally.
The win recognised KDMC's instrumental role in several forward-thinking initiatives.
President Harper outlined these as: Creating new refueling zones for events, bringing safety car briefings online, and visiting schools to highlight the difference between "the right and wrong of a road car and rally car."

