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The new official twitter of the Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally where you'll find all the latest information about the event.

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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
1 year
To Craig’s family, his parents Ray & Jackie our deepest condolences and our thoughts are with Craig’s co-driver James Fulton. May they all find the strength and support they need at tragic time. Thanks for the memories Craig from all in the Hills .
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
2 years
If anyone ever asks you, how special Irish Rallying is, here is just one example! Rivals helping Alastair Fisher change his wheel. 📸Gary Nolan
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
2 years
Such sad news to hear. We loved having Ken, Alex and all the crew. RIP Ken Block #43
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
1 year
Winners of the 2023 Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
5 years
Manus Kelly the winner for the previous three years and No.1 on the door concludes our countdown! Will it be s12b or 2.5 Escort? Favourite stage? @manuskelly7 @IrishTarmacTROA
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
5 years
Oisin Kelly such emotion as he delivers this fantastic tribute. Farewell Manus, no one will promote this event the way you did. The passion and drive shine through. RIP 💛💚💛💚💔💔 @highlandradio
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
4 years
Bertie Fisher would have been 70 today. Bertie loved the Donegal Rally and we the fans loved Bertie. His four wins in the Hills were magical. His first win in 87 in the Manta 400 with Austin Frazer was throughly deserved after many years of hard luck. 92,93 &95 his other wins
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
2 years
The 2022 Joule Donegal International Rally is go. This year is the 50th anniversary of the event, exciting events to be announced. The overview is; Thurs 16th June. Scrutiny and ceremonial start Fri 17th, 6 stages Sat 18th, 8 stages Sun 19th, 6 stages Approx 300km.
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
6 years
Stephen Finley & Campbell Roy brought their gorgeous Michelin Pilot Escort Cosworth to victory in 1994.
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
4 years
Saddened to hear of the passing of Brian Patterson. He’s was the face behind all the fantastic rally news bulletins. Brian and Liz travelled the country and beyond bringing the latest results and gossip to the masses on the Stages. Condolences to Liz and the family. RIP Brian
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
6 years
Bertie Fisher took his second Donegal win in 1992 with Letterkenny hero Rory Kennedy onboard in the fantastic Subaru Legacy
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
5 years
Notice to all competitors, please meet in St Eunan’s GAA car park from 11am tomorrow. From there all proceed to the graveyard for the burial of Manus Kelly. The family and local community need the chapel and we need to give them this time. Team wear is at your own discretion.
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
6 years
The millennium saw the Nesbitt/O’Brien names once again declared winners. Andrew & James set fastest time on every stage to ensure a dominant victory.
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
6 years
The World Rally Champions came to Donegal in 2007 and won. Sebastien Loeb & Daniel Elena took on the cream of Irish Rallying and enjoyed the battle and took the victory
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@OffDonegalRally
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7 years
Like and retweet you could win a free copy of the 2017 Joule Donegal International Rally. Programme will be available to preorder soon
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
4 years
Very sad to her of the passing of John Price. John has competed in Donegal throughout the years, bringing exotic cars such as the Porsche 911, Renault 5 Turbo and the Metro 6r4. Deepest condolences to all his family RIP John.
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
6 years
2016, 2017 & 2018 Joule Donegal International Rally Winners Manus Kelly & Donall Barrett
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
3 years
It is with sincere sadness we share the loss of Danny Gormley. Danny has been a stalwart of Donegal Motor Club for many years, his professionalism, as Clerk of the Course, Timekeeper, and Director, to name but a few of his jobs within the club, was there for everyone to see.
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
5 years
No.2 on the door and most people’s bet for the win Craig Breen joins us today for the countdown. Will it be 6r4 or R5, who is rally hero? @Craig_Breen @CjjMotorsports @RentokilInitial @IrishTarmacTROA
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
6 years
James Cullen & Ellen Morgan took the win in 1991 in the famous Pink Sierra Cosworth. James a Letterkenny man a former COC of the rally. Ellen had a tear in her eye crossing the ramp as she understood the struggles that James had went through to get to this point.
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
1 year
The entry list you’ve all been waiting on😁
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
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We were saddened to hear of the passing of Austin Frazer. He was instrumental in putting the Donegal Rally on the map as one of the best events in Europe. As COC he set standards that we still aspire to. Then winning alongside Billy Coleman & Bertie Fisher in 1977. RIP Austin.
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
6 years
Congratulations to our previous winners @JenningRallying & Rory Kennedy on winning in France this weekend.
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
6 years
Billy Coleman in his famous black MKI Escort didn’t look the best but it went the best.
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
6 years
Another hero from the Donegal stages 6 time winner Andrew Nesbitt here partnered by James O’Brien from the year 2000 in the beautiful Cuisine de France Subaru WRC
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@OffDonegalRally
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6 years
Patrick McHugh and Pauric O’Donnell with their recently rebuilt MKII Escort and new livery from Signz.
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
6 years
First Eir used Rallying in their mainstream advertising, now Applegreen a hugely successful Irish owned international company are using Rallying to promote their business. Using our two time and defending Champion Manus Kelly as the face of their latest national ad campaign.
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
8 years
Congrats to Manus Kelly and Donal Barrett #donegalintrally16 #winners
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
4 years
Fantastic tribute to Manus
@BBCSPORTNI
BBC SPORT NI
4 years
💬While Manus on the stages was ferocious, Manus the man was funny and charming💬 Remembering the King of the Hills. 👉
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
6 years
Seven weeks today engines will be revving and tyres will be smoking!! Will you be there??
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
6 years
100 day countdown starts now!!! Will you be there? #donegalrally #ticktock #arewethereyet
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
6 years
New kid on the block!! Andrew Nesbitt codriven by George Millar took victory in 1996 in the Toyota Celica GT4
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
2 years
This is why Donegal has such a glorious and celebrated past!
@VHSRallies
VHS Rallies
2 years
Delighted to have tracked down the original producer of this old Irish footage, from the 1984 Donegal Rally. He lives in the US now, but is willing for his reports to feature on the YT channel. It's all coming soon, but in meantime, just look at the crowds!
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
6 years
The positive side of Irish Rallying, fun day all for a good cause. Double Donegal Rally winner @mandy_kelly05 and his family put a day to be long remembered by everyone. Relaxed and filled with fun and laughs. Donegal Down Syndrome will benefit from the money raised.
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
6 years
Molly McCrory was on the Knockalla stage on Saturday morning. It was her first time at a rally and thankfully her quick thinking and knowledge she was able to take control of the situation. Thank you Molly 👍🏻😀 🙏🏻 🐎
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
6 years
1995 saw the Fisher/Kennedy combination take another win. This time in the Subaru Impreza.
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
5 years
Matthew & Denis Ferry have travelled the globe to get the autograph of every previous Donegal International Rally winner on one shirt. Denis has kindly donated the shirt to the Manus Kelly Tribute auction. This morning the shirt boarded a plane to New York where it will be on
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
6 years
Throwback Thursday. James Cullen on a big push
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@OffDonegalRally
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6 years
Andrew Nesbitt & James O’Brien tasted champagne once again outside the Mount Errigal Hotel in 2006 in their Lancer WRC
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
6 years
Bertie Fisher and Rory Kennedy make it two in a row, the year 1993 the car the lovely Legacy.
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
8 years
Follow us on and retweet this to be in with the chance of winning this years rally pack #donegalintrally #int2016 #giveaway
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
6 years
Rest In Peace Dougie, true voice of Irish Rallying
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
2 years
It is with sadness we heard of the passing of Stefan Lassus. He was one of life’s gentlemen, quick witted & even quicker behind his camera. He was a great supporter of Donegal crews, ensuring their photos made the papers. Deepest condolences to his family and friends. RIP Stefan.
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
3 months
81 days to this years Donegal International Rally. Here is our 1981 Donegal winner John Lyons being reunited with OIJ 323 the car which gave John his two wins, 1981&82.
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
6 years
Joule Donegal International Rally to sparkle in June With less than five months remaining to the biggest sporting event in Donegal............
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
5 years
Here you go!! The top50😀😀
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
6 years
The days are disappearing, the revs are building. Make sure you are there to experience the greatest show in Irish Rallying......
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
5 years
No Bull this is class😍😍😍 Michael Dunlop ready for the weekend!
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
2 years
Save the date 16th-19th June 2022! Are you ready???
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
2 years
Now if this doesn’t get the blood pumping through your veins then there’s no hope!!
@FlyinFinn
FlyinFinnMotorsport
2 years
It may not be until June but a bit of bumper cam is hard bet. #IrishRally @OffDonegalRally @GKiernanRally #Knockalla
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
2 years
Entries have been open for just over 24hrs,the response has been phenomenal, over 230 entries! If you’re thinking of entering remember the entries are allocated on the criteria. Entries remain open until the 25th of May. Get those entry forms filled. #donegalhasitall
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
6 years
Winners: Overall, Modified, Historic and Junior
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@OffDonegalRally
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6 years
Billy ensures his place as a Donegal Rally legend as he takes his 4th win and 3rd in a row in the glorious Metro 6R4 partnered again by Ronan Morgan.
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
7 months
We’re very lucky in Donegal we have Christmas twice a year! Very Merry Christmas to everyone and look forward to welcoming you all to the Hills in 6 months 🎅🏻🎅🏻🎄🎄🚗🚙
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
6 years
Bertie Fisher finally takes his first Donegal Rally win in 1987. After numerous attempts which had a habit of going astray on Fanad! Former COC Austin Frazer was co-driving in their Manta 400
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
6 years
Andrew Nesbitt makes it two wins in his Celica GT4 in 1998 this time partnered by James O’Brien.
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@OffDonegalRally
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4 months
How many days to Donegal I hear you ask!! Clue is in the picture 🤔😎
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
5 years
Countdown to the 21st of June. Who will be there when the flag drop?
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@OffDonegalRally
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6 years
Some very cool pics sent in Paul Hegarty 😎
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
5 years
Lovely mention of Manus. Thank you @JohnJCampion 🙏🏻
@JohnJCampion
John Campion
5 years
‼️It's LIVE‼️ I was honoured to speak with @jayleno about my Lancia S4 and Fiat 131. Now let's watch the episode on @LenosGarage ➡️
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
6 years
Pauric Duffy and Colin Quirk ready for action 😀😀
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6 years
2004 saw a new name on the winners trophy when Eugene Donnelly and Paul Kiely won in their Toyota Corolla WRC.
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@OffDonegalRally
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5 years
Fantastic news for our triple champions Manus & Donall. Stepping into a @philipcasers R5 Hyundai to do battle for the 2019 @IrishTarmacTROA
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@OffDonegalRally
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5 years
⚠️ 🚨 100 day countdown starts here!!!
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
6 years
Will you be in Donegal on the 15th of June? You’ll not want to miss it...
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
2 years
Official Donegal International Rally programmme is available to preorder from our online shop. Loads of stories, interviews and pics from through the years.
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
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1978 saw Ari Vatanen & Peter Bryant take victory in the Dave Sutton prepared MKII Escort good few guys stepping into a MKII in 2018 dream they’re Ari😜
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
6 years
Is it June yet........???
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@OffDonegalRally
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6 years
Top40 rest of the entry will be online either tonight or in morning 😀😀
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
5 years
Irish Rallying legend Kenny McKinstry joins us today! We think you’ll be surprised at his choice of favourite car! Also his choice of stage is a blast from the past! @Emmamck99
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
2 years
Planning is well underway for the 2022 Donegal International Rally. As this is the 50th anniversary of the event we’ve some very exciting plans to be released soon. Would you like to advertise your business in the official rally programme? Contact us Dglprogramads22 @yahoo .com
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
6 years
Vincent Bonner & Seamus McGettigan became the first Donegal crew to win in 1983
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
6 years
Shawn Rayner came to compete in the historic rally last year, he loved the stages, atmosphere and craic. We’ve been sent these stickers, we hope all the crews competing in the Historic Rally will display them this year as a tribute to these two great rally men. Shawn & Steve RIP
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
6 years
Two weeks today we’ll be ready for the cars to start! Will you be there and ready to go?
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
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With no rally in 2001 due to foot and mouth and 2002 being cancelled after ss1 due to a very sad accident. It was the Nesbitt/O’Brien partnership who took victory again in 2003 in their Subaru Impreza WRC.
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@OffDonegalRally
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30years ago this year, James Cullen lost approximately 2mins stuck behind a crashed competitor on Friday he fought bravely back all weekend to finish second overall just shy of 2mins behind Works Ford driver Mark Lovell. Could Cullen have won without the issues on Friday.......??
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
6 years
2005 the Donnelly/Kiely combination took win number two in a Corolla WRC
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
5 years
If you can donate to this memorial trust. “Our goals are to keep Manus’ legacy and memory alive, and also to assist Manus’s wife Bernie and their children in their future, which is what was at the heart of what Manus lived for,” Taken from the page.
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
6 years
The silver sideways machine is set for the stages in the morning. Remember to give Gary and his co-driver Stephen loads of encouragement to steer from the rear😝😀
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
2 years
Very Merry Christmas from all of us to all of you!! See you all for the real Christmas next June 🎄🎄🎄🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻😁😁😁
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
3 years
How magical would it be to see the WRC on our doorstep. It’s s tantalising close. We can all help, It will take less than 5mins to fill in this survey and it may just persuade the powers that be to invest in making our dreams a reality. #daretodream
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
7 years
Here's the details on how to watch over the weekend. Share this post to your friends near and far so they can watch.
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
6 years
Garry Jennings and Neil Doherty took the win in 2012 in the much maligned Subaru s14 WRC. They lead from the first stage and dominated the time-sheets over the 3 days.
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
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2014 saw a Donegal crew spray the champagne as cousins Declan and Brian Boyle took the win.
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
5 years
Go on, You know you want to be here! 📸Rally Insight
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
4 years
RIP Esler, a huge part of the history of the Donegal Rally his images captured many Magic moments here in the Hills.
@roydpics
roydempster.com
4 years
How I will remember a great friend lost today, Esler had an influence he never knew to so many of us in Irish rallying. Such a superb photographer and a great character. RIP Esler and deepest condolences to the family circle. Legend!
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
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Fantastic news. We hope to welcome back @TheMeirionEvans and Melvyn Evans Motorsport to Donegal and will be great to see a TOYOTA GAZOO Racing WRC built Yaris Rally 2.
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
6 years
Mark Lovell and Terry Harryman took the win in 1988 in their works Sierra Cosworth
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
4 years
Our 2019 winners recall last years rally and pay tribute to Manus Kelly. First up is Sam Moffett, then Callum Devine and then then National winner Ryan Loughran.
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
2 years
Press release one for the Joule Donegal International Rally. This year is the 50th anniversary and there are a few treats in store! Entries are open and it promises to be epic! #donegalhasitall
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@OffDonegalRally
Donegal Int Rally
5 years
Many thanks to @MNmotorsport & @kblock43 for the big shout out 😀😀💪🏻💪🏻
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Donegal Int Rally
5 years
From all of us to all of you a very Happy Christmas 🎅🏻🎅🏻🎄🎄 remember only 6 months until Christmas comes around in Donegal😁😜
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Donegal Int Rally
6 years
1985 saw Billy Coleman take his second win in a row and third in total behind the wheel of the fabulous 911 SCRS. Once again partnered by Ronan Morgan.
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