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Snijers confirmed for Rally Masters Killarney

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Patrick Snijers, seven-time Belgian Rally Champion and 1994 FIA European Rally Champion, will compete at Rally Masters Ireland in Killarney Racecourse on Saturday, September 27.

A legend of European rallying, Snijers is best known for his success in the BMW M3 E30, taking wins across Europe and including a famous Isle of Man victory in 1988.
He will drive a BMW M3 E30 in its original Bastos/Castrol red and white colours in Killarney, a replica of the car he made famous in 1988 with podiums in Belgium, Portugal and France on his way to second in the European Rally Championship.
The original car, registration GXI 9427, is now owned by Denis Cronin, who is also entered in the event.
GXI 9427 was campaigned by a host of top drivers in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Billy Coleman drove this car on Irish events in 1987, his final year as a professional driver.
The late, great Bertie Fisher took his first Rally of the Lakes win in this car, and Cronin has several Irish national wins to his name behind the wheel of this famous BMW.
Rally Masters Ireland will feature 50 iconic rally cars and 50 drivers, with seven BMW drivers already confirmed.
“I am really looking forward to getting back to Ireland, I have many fond memories including Déjà vu Tralee three years ago,” said Snijers. “A big thanks to Aiden Long and FionnSport for supplying a BMW M3 for me to drive and Ahern’s BMW in Castleisland for their support too.”
Coleman, Cronin, and Fisher’s nephew Alistair Fisher will all attend Rally Masters, with Coleman also confirmed as a driver of one of the seven BMW M3s entered,
Among the early entries are World Rally Championship driver Josh McErlean in a Ford Focus WRC and three MG Metro 6R4s.
Other Irish rally names confirmed include James Cullen, expected in a Nissan 240 RS, and Stephen Murphy in a Ford Escort WRC.
The event is run by Killarney and District Motor Club with support from Motorsport Ireland and Kingfisher Insurance.
Proceeds will go to The Jack and Jill Foundation and Laura Lynn Children’s Hospice.
Event details: Saturday, September 27 at Killarney Racecourse. Gates open 10am, and the event ends 4.30pm.
Tickets: Adults €25, Family €60, Under 18 €10, Under 10 free with an adult.
Tickets must be pre-booked via Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/rally-masters-killarney-tickets-1561967971249

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Anseo bus extends operating hours

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9 October 2025

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TFI’s Anseo bus in Killarney has extended its operating hours this week and now runs from 06.30 – 23.00, Monday to Sunday.


The aim of the service is to alleviate traffic and improve access to local services.


Passengers can book on demand rides easily via the mobile app, offering flexibility to choose preferred pick-up and drop-off locations.


Now in its eighth week of operation, Anseo was launched in mid-August as part of a one-year pilot programme operated by TFI Local Link Kerry.


According to TFI Local Link Kerry, the extended hours are a response to “the fantastic level of demand that has been shown.”


Cash fares are capped at a maximum of €3, children under 9 go free and free travel passes are also accepted.


The Anseo bus initiative is designed to make local travel more convenient and accessible.

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Final events for Hugh O’Flaherty’s centenary announced

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9 October 2025

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The Irish History podcast, hosted by Fin Dwyer, will record a special episode on Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty’s story on Wednesday, October 15.

Fin Dwyer releases episodes weekly about Ireland’s past and over the last 15 years the show has become one of Ireland’s longest running shows with a massive global audience.

When completed, the podcast will include contributions from a well-known author on the Monsignor, a member of the Monsignor’s family and from the Memorial Society.

Admission is free but it is a ticketed event with limited capacity.

Those interested in attending are advised to email oflahertysociety2008@gmail.com.

This will be one of the final events of the 1925 – 2025 Hugh O’Flaherty Centenary Commemorations.

An Post are set to release a commemorative stamp that will be issued on October 23 for worldwide mailing.

The stamp will be available in selected post offices for at least three months.

The third event will occur at the end of the year when The O’Flaherty Memorial Society and Killarney Library host a month-long exhibition on the life story of Hugh O’Flaherty, running from December 15 to January 17, 2026.

More details will be released closer to the date. Wreaths will be laid at the memorial on mission road to mark the anniversary of his death on October 30 and the centenary of his ordination on December 20.

Earlier commemorative events included successful group tour to Rome in March and an O’Flaherty’s Town Trail Walk in August.

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