West Cork Rally 2008

15th-16th March, 2008

Come and enjoy classic Irish Rallying and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the way the Irish do!

The West Cork Rally is based in Clonakilty, designated as West Cork’s Heritage Town by Board Failte (Irish Tourism Board), is on the sunny East Coast of Ireland.

Although Clonakilty is famous with many for its excellent black & white pudding, it is most famous as the birthplace of Irish patriot Michael Collins who was born there in 1890. He is said to be one of the greatest military and political leaders in Irish history. The national Irish monument to him stands in the town centre. His home, now a museum, is just a few miles out of Clonakilty towards Rosscarbery at Sam Cross. 

The West Cork Car Rally runs on St. Paddy’s weekend each year in Clon, as it is affectionaly known, on Saturday and Sunday, with an Irish bank holiday on the Monday for all and sundry to recover.

It runs from the Imperial Hotel in the centre of town, but has grown to such an extent that it now uses the hospitality of the Quality Hotel & Leisure Centre just on the outskirts of the town.

The excellent stages of fast Irish tar and location makes it both exciting and scenic to do, rallying on the edge of Clonakilty bay on the famous ring stage.

A strong Irish welcome is a guarantee from the organizers and the town of Clonakilty to all Rally guests.

The rally, first organised and run by Cork Motor Club in 1977, and today by Brian O’Connell and his team, is one of Ireland’s best and most loved motoring events.

Ferry services are available to overseas competitors and spectators from Swansea to Cork, Fishguard to Rosslare and Pembroke to Rosslare. If you are looking to fly, the nearest airport is Cork, were car hire is available.

Cork is approximately 30 miles away, while Rosslare is 148 miles. Your crossing time from Swansea to Cork is around 10 hours, and 3hrs 30mins from Fishguard or Pembroke to Rosslare Harbour (County Wexford).

For travel information and assistance please contact :

Fairfield Motorsport
Tele: 01 656 725000 (UK)
Fax : 01 656 725062
E-Mail : info@fairfieldmotorsport.com

And for the very latest information on the rally visit www.westcorkrally.com were you will regulations, entry forms and the latest news available to you.