Midland Motor Club held its rally launch at the Longford Arms Hotel, rally HQ, on Sunday, February 9th, with the event being attended by a huge number of rally enthusiasts and supporters.
Club Chairperson Vincent Collins welcomed all to the launch and spoke in particular about Jeremy O’Connor (former rally clerk of the course and club member), who sadly passed away in June 2024, and what he meant to the club – as an official, and as a friend. Jeremy’s family attended the launch.
Cyril Rollins (clerk of the course) gave a brief outline of the event and thanked all sponsors – in particular Orlagh Reynolds from the Longford Arms Hotel and Paul Rowley from Admore Air Conditioning.
Inspector Declan McGlynn spoke briefly about the role of the Gardaí during the rally, noting they will have a high profile on the roads over the rally weekend. He wished the organisers well and asked that fans drive safely and enjoy the rally.
All championship sponsors were in attendance for the launch giving their support for the rally.
With only three weeks to go, the 2025 Triton Showers National Rally Championship roars to life with the Jeremy O’Connor Longford Arms Hotel Stages Rally, on March 2nd.
All eyes will be on World Rally Championship driver Josh McErlean, driving a Ford Fiesta Rally2 alongside co-driver Eoin Treacy. Fans will have the chance to meet the duo at the ceremonial start, which will be hosted at the Longford Arms Hotel on the eve of the event.
The ceremonial start commences at 6 pm outside the rally HQ, where the top crews and top local crews and their cars will be interviewed by well-known sport journalist Sean Moriarity.
