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Results
1 Donie O' Sullivan/Paul Nagle (Subaru Impreza WRC) 2:11:15.9
2 John Dalton/Gwynfor Jones (Darrien T90 GTR) 2:13:39.9
3 Liam McCarthy/Kieran Murphy (Toyota Corolla WRC) 2:14:13.5
4 James Stafford/Frank Dwyer (Darrian T90 GTR)
5 Alan Ring/Adrian Deasy (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9) GpN 2:16:59.3
6 Wesley Patterson/Ruth Guest (Ford Escort Mk2) 2:17:02.9
7 Phil Collins/Derek Brannigan (Ford Escort MK2) 2:17:26.1
8 Sean Flanagan/Brian Duggan (Subaru Impreza N12) GpN 2:19:49.7
9 Adrian Hetherington/Gary Nolan (Ford Escort Mk2) 2:19:56.0
10 Washington James/Aled Jones (Darrien T90 GTR) 2:20:18.5

Leaders: SS1-17 Donie O'Sullivan/Paul Nagle (Subaru Impreza WRC)

Stage Winners
SS1 Donie O'Sullivan/Paul Nagle (Subaru Impreza WRC)
SS2 Donie O'Sullivan/Paul Nagle (Subaru Impreza WRC)
SS3 Colm Murphy/Ger Loughrey (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9) GpN
SS4 Donie O'Sullivan/Paul Nagle (Subaru Impreza WRC)
SS5 Donie O'Sullivan/Paul Nagle (Subaru Impreza WRC)
SS6 Liam McCarthy/Kieran Murphy (Toyota Corolla WRC)
SS7 Colm Murphy/Ger Loughrey (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9) GpN
& Donie O'Sullivan/Paul Nagle (Subaru Impreza WRC)
SS8 John Dalton/Gwynfor Jones (Darrien T90 GTR)
SS9 Donie O'Sullivan/Paul Nagle (Subaru Impreza WRC)
SS10 Donie O'Sullivan/Paul Nagle (Subaru Impreza WRC)
SS11 Colm Murphy/Ger Loughrey (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9) GpN
SS12 Donie O'Sullivan/Paul Nagle (Subaru Impreza WRC)
SS13 Donie O'Sullivan/Paul Nagle (Subaru Impreza WRC)
SS14 Donie O'Sullivan/Paul Nagle (Subaru Impreza WRC)
SS15 John Dalton/Gwynfor Jones (Darrien T90 GTR)
SS16 Alan Ring/Adrian Deasy (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9) GpN
SS17 John Dalton/Gwynfor Jones (Darrien T90 GTR)

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News from Brian and Liz Patterson
 It was a jubilant Donie O"Sullivan who arrived into the Quality Hotel Clonikilty finish Ramp to score his first ever West Cork Rally win. Along with Co-Driver Paul Nagle the crew have led this event from start to finish in their McKinstry Impreza WRC. The event saw streaming wet roads and then bright sunshine and then today the damp conditions made the stages equally slippy but the O'Sullivan/Nagle combination made the most of it and once Colm Murphy departed the fray this afternoon they had an almost unchallenged run to the flag. John Dalton drove a superb rally to take second in his Darrien - his weekend long battle with Liam McCarthy one of the big talking points of the rally. Dalton was always in a class of his own in the 2wd race but Welsey Patterson and Ruth Guest are the first of the Mk2 Escorts home in a brillant 5th just ahead of Phil Collins and Derek Brannigan while Adrian Heatherington really got on the pace with his new tarmac Mk2 and comes home a fine 8th.
Alan Ring was never far away in GpN this weekend and takes the category win in fine style claiming 4th overall in the process. Alan Carmicheal takes maximum Evo Challenge points from Stanley Ballintine after a weekend long battle sees these pair finishing just four seconds apart. Marty McCormack took first blood in the opening C2R2 cup battle yesterday while Barry Evans seems to have taken the win today but this is still very provisional.

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Quality Hotels West Cork Rally Press 2008 Release 3
The 30th running of the Quality Hotels West Cork Rally takes place on St.Patricks weekend next, the 15th & 16th March. 151 cars will take to the start in the Clonakilty based event at 10am next Saturday morning. They will be joined by the Historic competitors on stage 5 while the juniors make their appearance from stage 13 onwards.
The number one seed Melvyn Evans with co-driver Sean Mullally have unfortunately had to withdraw as their ex Tim McNulty Impreza WRC S11 isn’t ready. This leaves number two seed Stephen Murphy with co-driver Micky Joe Morrissey to run first on the road in their Impreza WRC S12b. Stephen will be hoping for a better run than on Galway when he crashed on the fourth stage. Stephen won this event on his only previous appearance in 2000.
Donie O’Sullivan and Paul Nagle are at number 3 and will be hoping for a longer run than last year when they retired after the first stage. They will be back in an Impreza WRC S11 for this event. Liam McCarthy and Kieran Murphy are at 4 and will have one of the last Toyota Corolla WRCs ever built to play with. The car is a full tarmac spec built in Belgium so Liam should go very well.
Number 5 is leading Rallysport Cup competitor John Dalton and Gwynfor Jones in their ultra rapid Darrian T90 GTR. They have finished in the top six for the past three years and were the winners of the inaugural Bones O’Connor Modified Challenge in 2007. They will be favourites to retain that award this year, but they won’t have it easy as they are followed at 6 by Phil Collins and Derek Brannigan. Phil and his familiar red Escort were absent from West Cork last year so they make a welcome return to the rally for 2008.
The first of the Irish Mitsubishi Evo Challenge competitors is at 7 in the shape of Colm Murphy and Ger Loughrey. Colm hasn’t been in West Cork since 1999 when he thrilled the spectators in his yellow Twin Cam. The double Group N Tarmac Champion will be out to make up for not scoring points in Galway. Next up at 8 is former Billy Coleman award winner Owen Murphy with James O’Brien on the notes. They are also Evo mounted having taken second place points in Galway. Owen should go well in his home rally and will want to make up for the disappointment of having to pull out before the start of last years event with turbo problems.
Bob Fowden and Jerry Hynes were to be at number 9 but have had to withdraw from the event due to engine damage sustained in Tour of Epynt recently. At number 10 is Conor McCloskey making his first appearance on the event and driving a Focus WRC. Conor will have the vastly experienced Francis Regan on the notes.
Outside of the top ten lies J.J.Fleming in his Focus WRC at 11, Group N driver Alan Ring at 12 followed by reigning 023 Tiles Southern 4 champion Kevin O’Donoghue at 14. Kevin is followed by the hard charging Wesley Patterson and Pat Donegan both in Escorts at 15 and 16. A pair of Darrians are at 17 & 18 in the hands of James Stafford and Washington James. Long time Welsh visitor Gwyndaf Evans is at 19 in his Mk2 Escort while Ashley Field is at back after a two year absence at 20 in his Darrian T90. Top front wheel drive competitors are Guy Woodcock in his Escort Maxi at 26 while Brian O’Mahony is at 29 in his Clio.
The first and second rounds of the C2 R2 Irish Cup take place in West Cork with Martin Laverty first Citroen on the road at number 76 followed by Marty McCormack and Jason Pritchard. The competition should be fierce here as there are twelve Citroens due to start. The full entry list is published currently on the events website www.westcorkrally.com.
The first competing car will leave Parc Ferme at the Model Railway Village on the Inchydoney Road at 10am on the Saturday morning with the winner due at the finish ramp in Clonakilty at 5.10pm on the Sunday. Rally Headquarters will be at the Quality Hotel and Leisure Centre who are the main sponsors of the event.
There will be service after every two stages with seventeen stages in all over the weekend. The service area for the weekend is in the grounds of Darrara Agricultural College. There will be a rally forum as usual in the Quality Hotel on Friday 14th at 9pm with Michael O’Carroll the MC for the night. Guests include Phil Collins, Colm Murphy & Brian Patterson among others.  

Withdrawls 

Car 1 Melvyn Evans
Car 9 Bob Fowden
Car 38 Eamon Muprhy
Car 43 Darren Caldwell
Car 61 Berian Richards
Car 64 Dave Parle

These have been replaced by the 1st 6 on the Reserves List. 

Gone from the reserves list are:
Car 164 Declan Stafford
Car 177 Vincent Bennett
Car 182 Charlie Hickey
Car 189 Gareth Morgan
Car 191 John Bagge
Car 197 Gerry Maher
Car 205 Rob O' Regan
Car 209 Paddy Costello
Car 211 Ciaran Cloke 

Gone from the reserves to the juniors are: Car 204 and Car 213 

Gone from the Historics are:
R25 Joseph and Michael Lacey 

Evo Challenge heads to West Cork
Next weekend’s Quality Hotels West Cork Rally hosts the second round of the Irish Mitsubishi Raliart Evolution Challenge, which sees eight of the ten registered Evo Challenge contenders entered for this highly popular event, which is also a round of the national Irish Tarmac Championship.
With first round winner Brendan Cumiskey not able to compete, due to a date clash with his sister’s wedding, the high-profile one-make series for Group N (production specification) Mitsubishi Lancers is destined to see a different winner this time round. Also having to miss this event is Michael Murray business commitments not allowing him to build on his fifth place from last time out.
Aiming to put the record straight after leading the Evo Challenge field for two-thirds of round one, the Galway Rally, reigning Group N Irish Tarmac Rally Champion Colm Murphy is the first of the Mitsubishi runners away and hopes that transmission troubles will not spoil his chances of getting his Evo Challenge title hopes back on track.
He is followed by Owen Murphy, who also led round one for a while, before being delayed by a puncture and therefore the Cork driver will be looking to make the most of his local knowledge and the support he’ll get from competing on his home ground.
Next of the Evo Challenge runners is Alan Carmichael, who finished third in Galway and having been pleased with his performance, will be looking for another podium finish. He is followed by Damian Tourish, who makes his debut with the championship having had to miss round one after suffering an injury the week before the event.
Tom Curley posted a solid fourth place last time out and is the fourth Evo Challenge seed this weekend, whilst behind him, Damien Caldwell will be looking to put his round-one misfortunes aside and build on what started out as a strong performance in Galway.
Stanley Ballantine follows and is another who hopes for better things this time out, intending to put his previous turbo and transmission problems aside. Liam McFall follows Ballantine and, having missed round one because of other rallying commitments, is another who makes his debut in the Evolution Challenge this weekend.
Adding to the prize fund and becoming a sponsor of the 2008 Mitsubishi Ralliart Evolution Challenge in Ireland is the country’s leading supplier of race and rally equipment, Dublin-based Murray Motorsport (www.murraymotorsport.ie ).
“We are delighted to be sponsoring the Evolution Challenge”, said Sales Manager Eoin Murray. “We see this as a great opportunity for increased publicity and in particular, the promotion of Proflex suspension and Sparco racewear, as Murray Motorsport are distributors for these products in Southern Ireland.”
The West Cork Rally is based in Clonakilty and features eight stages on Saturday followed by a further nine stages on Sunday, the total of which provides competitors with an overall distance of 240 competitive kilometres.
The 2008 Mitsubishi Ralliart Evolution Challenge Ireland is supported by: Sunoco Racing Fuels, Pirelli tyres, Mitsubishi Motors Ireland, Performance Friction Brakes, Speedline Corse wheels, PIAA lights, Murray Motorsport, Sparco racewear, Pacenotes and James Foley Rallysport, who are providing a Group N Lancer Evolution for the 2008 Champion to use in next year’s Rally Ireland. 

Mitsubishi Ralliart Evolution Challenge Ireland – Round 2
List of entries in start number order
7 Colm Murphy (Dublin)/Ger Loughrey (Limerick)
8 Owen Murphy (Cork)/James O’Brien (Cork)
40 Alan Carmichael (Ballymena)/Ivor Lamont (Ballymena)
41 Damien Tourish (Donegal)/Domnall McAlaney (Donegal)
42 Tom Curley (Oranmore)/Pat Cashman (Falway)
43 Darren Caldwell (Navan)/Martin Costello (Trim)
44 Stanley Ballentine (Strabane)/Richard Hyland (Omagh)
45 Liam McFall (N. Antrim)/Aidien Friel (N. Antrim)
 

Main Field 

1 Melvyn Evans Sean Mullally Harford, Impreza WRC S11 8
2 Stephen Murphy Michael  J Morrissey Bagenalstown, Impreza WRC S12 8
3 Donie O' Sullivan Paul Nagle Killarney, Impreza WRC S11 8
4 Liam McCarthy Kieran Murphy Dunmanway, Corolla WRC 8
5 John Dalton Gwynfor Jones Lampeter, T90 GTR 14
6 Phil Collins Derek Brannigan Hereford, Escort MK2 14
7 Colm Murphy Ger Loughrey Glasnevin, EVO 9 4
8 Owen Murphy James O' Brien Kilerra, EVO 9 4
9 Bob Fowden Jerry Hynes Llanelli, Impreza WRC 8
10 Conor McCluskey Francis Regan Derry Focus WRC 8
11 John Joe Fleming Robbie Ward Salthill, Focus WRC 8
12 Alan Ring Adrian Deasy Castleisland, EVO 9 4
14 Kevin O' Donoghue Joe O' Leary Killarney, Escort MK 2 14
15 Wesley Patterson Ruth Guest Lisburn, Escort MK 2 14
16 Pat Donegan Andy Donoghue Navan, Escort MK 2 14
17 James M Stafford Frank Dwyer Clonmines, T 90 GTR 13
18 Washington James Aled Jones Cenarth, T90 GTR 14
19 Gwyndaf Evans Martin Henry Cardigan, Escort MK 2 13
20 Ashely Field Janice Hooley Mansfield, T90 14
21 Adrian Hetherington Gary Nolan Dungannon, Escort MK 2 14
22 Conor Curley Nigel Frazer Derry, Escort MK 2 14
23 Fintan Canty Denis O' Mahony Ballineen, Escort MK 2 13
24 Neil Williams Eurig Davies Penybryn, Escort MK 2 13
25 Fergus O' Meara Liam Brennan Killorglin, Escort MK 2 13
26 Guy Woodcock Dave Williams Llanferres, Escort Maxi 7
27 Philip Cross Dave Kearney Kilmurry Escort Cosworth 15
28 Gwyn Thomas Anthony O Conaill Aber, Puma 15
29 Brian O' Mahony John Higgins Carrigaline, Clio 6
30 Terence O' Shaughnessy Eugene McGrath Bagenalstown, Corolla 11
31 Leonard Downey Mark Murphy Donoghmore, Escort MK 2 13
32 Edward O' Callaghan Gerard Clancy Askeaton, Escort MK2 13
33 Dewi Bowen Den  Golding Carmarthen, Escort MK1 13
34 Gary Bell Harvey Bell London Impreza WRC 8
35 Seamus Heron Paddy Toner Draperstown, Escort MK2 14
36 Gareth James Steffan Evan  Haveford West Escort MK 2 13
37 Mark Nangle Mick Clyen Summer Hill, Impreza 4
38 Eamon Murphy Noel Coady Glenmore, Escort Cosworth 15
39 Sean Flanagan Brian Duggan Summer Hill, N12 4
40 Alan Carmichael, Ivor Lamont Ballymena,  EVO 9 4
41 Damien Tourish Domhnall Mc Alaney Lifford, EVO 6 4
42 Tom  Curley Pat Cashman Oranmore, EVO 9 4
43 Darren Caldwell Martin Costello Navan, EVO 9 4
44 Stanley Ballantine, Richard Hyland Strabane, Lancer EVO 9 4
45 Liam McFall Aidien Friel Bushmills, EVO 7 4
46 William McCarthy Michael Harrington Timoleague, Escort MK 2 13
47 John Kehoe Colm Kehoe New Ross, Escort MK 2 13
48 Diarmuid Keohane Peter Keohane Clonakilty, Escort MK 2 13
49 Fachtna Mc Carthy Sean  Duggan Rossmore, Escort MK 2 13
50 Casimir Mc Gill Brian Boyle Gortaclare, Escort MK 2 14
51 Tadhg Linehan Mark Kane Mallow, M3 14
52 Allen Treacy Bob Fitzgerald Killeagh, Corolla 13
53 Mick Walsh Damien Walsh Clonakilty, Escort G3 14
54 Martin Daly Deirdre Daly Ovens, Escort MK 2 12
55 Eoghan Calnan Conor Calan Dunowen, Escort MK 2 13
56 Graham Scallan Tomas Scallan Crossabeg, Escort MK 2 13
57 Pete  Hughes Christof Evans Welshpool,  Escort MK 2 12
58 Dave Watkins Ian Meakin Main Road, TR 8 14
59 Ian Davies Llinos Jones New Quay, Escort MK 2 12
60 John Quinn Ann Other Kinsale, Chevette 13
61 Berian Richards Russell Davies Bridgend, Escort MK 2 14
62 Niall Guinevan Leslie Stanley Ovens, Impreza 8
63 Brian O' Keeffe Derek Power Clashmore Impreza 4
64 David Parle Pat Gowen Murringtown, Lancer 3
65 Mark Kenneally Martin Godfrey Ballycotton, Escort MK2 13
66 Jason Mc Sweeney Tim O' Donovan Dunmanway, Civic 11
67 Jason O' Mahony Jonathan O' Mahony Rosscarbery, Civic 11
68 David Guest Elaine Salter Clonakilty, 205 GTI 10
69 Martin Lordan Rory Hennessy Drimoleague, Escort MK 2 9
70 Roland Doherty PJ O' Dowd Adare, Nova 9
71 Damien McCarthy Eamon Hayes Barryroe, Civic 11
72 Brian Davies Hu  Kent Swansea Corolla 11
73 Ted O' Riordan Adrian O' Connell Farnanes, Satria 6
74 Daragh O' Riordan Sean McCarthy Midleton, Corsa 6
75 Martin Laverty Trevor Payne, Magherafelt, C2 R2 6
76 Marty McCormack Liam Moynihan Derry C2 R2 6
77 Jason Pritchard Gareth Roberts Builth Wells. C2 R2 6
78 Barry  Evans David Lyons Monaghan, C2 R2 6
79 Paul Manton John Carroll Cashel, C2 R2 6
80 Steven Clery Shane Buckley Clonakilty, C2 R2 6
81 Mark Buckley Neil Phelan Cork C2 R2 6
82 Martin Tynan Ciaran Tynan Clones, C2 R2 6
83 Sam Moffett Donal Lennon Clontibret, C2 R2 6
84 Graham Kelly Sac O Spuds Kildare C2 R2 6
85 Sean Agnew Thomas Treanor Armagh C2 R2 6
86 David Johnston Tim Hamilton Comber, C2 R2 6
87 Billy Hayes Pierce   Donehy Jnr Dunamaggin, Civic Type R 3
88 Gerard  O' Connell Stephen Hayde Dunmanway, Escort MK 2 12
89 William Kenneally Seamus Hickey Lady's Bridge, Escort MK 2 12
90 Walter Dick Alan Curtin Charleville Escort MK 2 13
91 Stephen Sheehan Paul Sheehan Coachford, Sunbeam 10
92 Michael Delaney Jim Murphy Riverstown, Escort MK 2 13
93 Gwynfor Townsend Richard Barnes Carmarthen Sunbeam 13
94 Wesley Daly Finbar Quirke Castlemartyr, Escort MK 2 11
95 Michael Mc Kennedy Andrew Mahon Clonakilty, Corolla 11
96 Colin Rowe David Booty Exeter, 131 13
97 Michael O' Sullivan Brian O' Connor Charleville, Escort MK 2 12
98 William Buttimer Alan Whyte Rosscarbery, Escort MK 2 13
99 Steve Roberts Adrian Hayes Timoleague, Escort MK 2 12
100 Gerard  Seaman Sean Hayde Bandon, Evo   4
101 Pat Aherne Mark Twomey Carrigaline, Escort MK 2 13
102 Conor Cavanagh James Jordan Douglas Escort MK 2 14
103 Aidan Jackson Denis Jackson Glanmire Civic Type R 3
104 Hugh Geraint Jones Dylan  Wyn Jones Caernarfon, Escort MK 2 13
105 Jon  Corrigan, Tobe Announced Bruree, Focus 7
106 Eddie Blackwell Stephen Quinn Holywell, Sierra Cosworth 14
107 William Kiely Shane Horgan Blarney, 106 6
108 Noel Quinn Keith Ryan Walkinstown, 106 6
109 Gerry O'Mahony Willie Buchanan Rosscarbery, Escort MK 2 10
110 David Jennings Geraldine Jennings Clonakilty, Escort MK 2 10
111 Jeremiah O' Callaghan Jonathan O' Callaghan Donoughmore, Starlet 12
112 Shaun Quinn David Dunne Kinsale, Corolla 11
113 Victor Beamish Susan Beamish Bandon, Nova 10
114 Ed  O' Neill Liam Mc Laughlin Ballingrane, Civic 2
115 Owen O' Neill Ger Connors Castletownroche, Civic 11
116 John O' Shea Pat O' Sullivan Innishannon, Integra 3
117 James Collins TJ Deasy Leap, Nova 9
118 Colm Forde Sac O Spuds Carrigaline, 206 6
119 John McCarthy Fergus Harrington Ballinspittle, 306 3
120 Tom Dunne Christine O' Leary Kildorrery, Impreza 4
121 Sarah Moynihan Amy Moynihan Mallow, 206 6
122 Martin Quirke John Hurley Camp, Sunbeam 11
123 Gavin Edwards Rob Hopewell Deiniolen, Escort MK 2 11
124 Paul Browne Margaret Browne Glanmire Civic 11
125 David Power Kevin Power Stradbally, Civic 11
126 Shay Byrne John Delaney Wellington Bridge, Sunbeam 10
127 Paul Casey Orla Whyte Kanturk, 205 10
128 Anthony Whelton Joanne Whelton Aherla, Escort MK 2 10
129 Eoin Creedon Paul Heffernan Ballingeary, Corolla 11
130 Stephen Edwards Paul Edwards Holywell, Impreza 8
131 Vincent Twohig Ger Fehily Togher, Legacy 15
132 Greg McCarthy Joyce Cunningham Douglas Impreza  8
133 Kieran Hayes Noelle O' Reilly Clonmel, 205 GTI 10
134 Raymond Heney William Heney Cashel, Corolla GT 11
135 Gareth Hockridge, Ian Vale St. Asaph, Impreza 4
136 Alan O' Riordan Anthony Jordan Togher, Ka 5
137 Brian O' Mahony Michelle Gallwey Rosscarbery, 106 9
138 Denis Nagle Irene O'Donovan Buttevant, 106 GTI 2
139 Adam Clews Peter Williams Prestatyn, Puma 5
140 Gerald A Byrne Brendan Noonan Ballincollig Escort 12
141 Des Collins John Carthy Ovens, Escort MK 2 11
142 Richard Lucey Sean Sheedy Mallow, Sunbeam 10
143 Kieran O' Neill Paul Bruton Cork Corsa 9
144 Alan Clarke James Kingston Ballymountain, Nova 10
145 Turlough Kenny Patrick Meade Dromahane, Escort MK 2 9
146 Henry Jennings Allyn Jennings Clonakilty, Corsa 9
147 John White Alan O' Mahony Kinsale, Civic 11
148 Patrick Barry Bernard Foley Donoughmore, 205 GTI 10
149 Catherine Levis Laurna Levis Bantry, Micra 9
150 Michael Lynch Connie Lynch Timoleague, Civic 11
151 Eamonn Dullea Jeremy Holland Ballinascarthy, Swift 9
152 Arthur Jagoe Some  1Else Cullard, Sunbeam 10
153 John Hickey  Ann Other Killarney, Escort 15
154 Shay Power Martin Croke Ahenny, Escort MK 2 13
155 Dermot O' Riordan Michael O' Donovan Cork Civic 11
156 Tony Calnan Fearghal O' Donoghue Drinagh East,  Impreza 4
157 Tony Murphy Brid Murphy Ballyhahill, Escort 13
158 Brendan O' Sullivan Kevin Flynn Bandon, 205 10
159 Richard Bradfield Michelle McCarthy Enniskeane, Corolla FWD 11
160 Ciaran Casey Steven Clarke Macroom, Sunbeam 10
161 Philip Giles Aoife Buttimer Rosscarbery, Corolla 11
162 James B Ryan Brian Cullen Duncannon, Astra 3
163 John Buttimer TBA  Bohona, Impreza 8
164 Declan Stafford Ken Blanche Wexford, Civic 6
165 Willie Sinnott, Joseph Kinsella Murrintown, 205 GTI 12
166 Peter Desmond Brian Magan Bandon, Nova 9
167 Noel O' Regan Andrew Beamish Rosscarbery, Swift 1
168 Keith Ross Amanda Giles Enniskeane, Fiesta 12
169 Ken O' Neill TBA  Miltown, Puma 6
170 Denis Dowling Shane Hamill Ballyduff, Escort MK 2 14
171 Diarmuid Lynch Owen Mc Carthy Clonkeen, Escort MK 2 10
172 Dan O' Sullivan Michelle O' Sullivan Durrus, Manta 13
173 Sean Ryan Mickey  Maher Via Waterford, 205 RWD 13
174 Pat Casey Kenneth Fuller Lisbealad, 106 11
175 Michael O' Shaughnessy Craig McSweeney Killarney, Escort MK3 10
176 Sean O' Donovan Harold Atkinson Bandon, Impreza
177 Vincent Bennet Frank Ryan Rossmore, Corolla Twin Cam
178 Patrick Calnan Trevor McCarthy Skibereen, 106 6
179 Peter O' Neill Niall O' Sullivan Newcestown, Escort MK 2 11
180 Colin O' Keeffe TBA  Kilsheelan, Nova 9
181 Bill Giles Lisa Whyte Derry, Corolla 11
182 Charlie Hickey Johnny Hickey Killarney, Escort RS 13
183 Mark Cullen Paul Cullen Carlow, T90 10
184 John Sinclair Finbarr Fogarty Midleton, Starlet 11
185 Tom  O' Sullivan Brendan O' Mahoney Glenflesk, 205 6
186 Michael Forde TBA  Coachford, Sunbeam 11
187 John Somers Niall Fortune New Ross, Corsa 11
188 Gavin Walsh Kenneth O' Rourke Clonakilty, Civic 11
189 Gareth Morgan TBA  Milford, Escort MK 2 11
190 Bob Moran TBA  Killarney, Escort MK 2 11
191 John Bagge Alan Darcy Portlaw, 205 9
192 Ian Roche Paul Roche Ardragh Road, 206 6
193 Vincent O' Shea Brian Hickey Kenmare, Escort Cosworth 15
194 John Spillane Clare Shorten Bantry, 106 6
195 Hazel O' Callaghan TBA  Askeaton, 106 6
196 Dan Mulcahy Donnacha O' Callaghan Co. Limerick Escort Cosworth 15
197 Gerry Maher Declan Neville Mullingar, Escort G4 13
198 Emmet Callan TBA  Bandon, 106 6
199 Stephen Carey TBA  Baltimore, Civic 2
200 Tony Hennessy TBA  Upton, Corolla GTI 11
201 William Walsh Ed O' Neill Mogeely, Twin Cam 11
202 Anthony Cullinane, Rob O' Regan Banteer, Starlet 11
203 Emmet Cronin TBA  Co. Cork Escort MK 2 9
204 Donal Dinneen, Michael Cotter Union Hall, 205 GTI 10
205 Eamon O' Connell Mark Linehan Glanmire, Civic 11
206 Thomas O' Keeffe Donal Keane Boherbue, Escort   12
207 Andrew Leacy Simon Leacy Bridgetown, Corolla 11
208 Michael Brazil Ray Fitzpatrick Kinnegad, 205 11
209 Jason Costello Paddy Costello Tarbert, Escort MK 2 11
210 Eddie Kennelly, JP McNamara Lisselton, Escort MK 2 10
211 Ciaran Cloke Robert Power Enniscorthy, Impreza 4
212 Richard Scallan Steven Scallan Castlebridge, 206 6
213 Tommy Kelly Richie Cleary Wellington Bridge, Nova 10
214 Billy O' Keeffe TBA  Carrick-on-Suir, EVO 15
215 Paul Doherty Hugh Coll  Milford, Corolla 11
216 Kevin O' Donohoe Paddy Murphy New Ross, Escort MK 2 10
217 Simon Cummins TBA  Campile, Nova 9
218 Pat Bolger Denis Foley Borris, Civic 2
219 Shane Purcell Derek Delaney Foulksmills, Nova 11
220 Andrew McCabe Noel Coogan Castlecomer, Nova 12
221 Tony Canny Aidan Canny Kilkenny Escort MK 2 10

Historics

1 Todd Falvey Dan Barry Lissivigeen, 911 2994
2 Don Moynihan Kevin Murphy Boherbue, Escort MK 1 2000
3 David Cremin Johnny O' Shea Bantry, Escort MK 1 2000
4 Martin Sheahan Willie Bullman Doneraile, Escort MK1 2000
5 Noel Hurley Cyril Casey Glengarriff, 99 EMS 1998
6 John Curran Jason O' Callagan Ballyandrew, Escort 1600
7 Tommy Mason Joseph Dunne Co. Kerry Escort MK 1 2000
8 Owen Cleary Ross Clery Carrick-on-Suir, Kadett 2000
9 John Hackett Michael Hackett Curtistown, Mini 1350
10 Edward Hallahan Barry Murphy Doneraile, Escort 1600
11 Edward Gibbons TBA  Co. Kerry Avenger 1650
12 P.J.  Lynch Kieran O' Driscoll Ballyjamesduff, Escort MK 2 1950
14 Jeremiah O' Flynn Sean O' Flynn Bantry, Escort MK1 1600
15 James Symington Jonathan Jennings Ballinascarthy, Avenger 1600
16 Owen Crowley John Caverly Dunmanway, Escort MK 2 1300
17 Mike  Smith David Ryan Bracknell, 142 1986
18 Chris Jennings Wiz Corns Desert, Amazon 1225 1800
19 Peadar Walsh Keith McCarthy Ballycotton, Cortina MK 1 1600
20 Frank Manweiler Gerard O' Neill Drumcondra, California 1040
21 Anthony Devine Margaret Devine Beechcourt, Mini 1275
R22 Stephen O' Driscoll TBA  Raheens, Escort 1600
R23 James O' Mahony Paddy McDonnell Dock Road, 144 S 1800
R24 Tim Lenihan Marie Silke Liscarroll, Escort 1600
R25 Joseph Leacy Michael Leacy Bennets Bridge, Mini 1275
R26 Pat McDonagh Patrick McDonagh Ardnacrusha, Cortina GT 1600

Juniors

J1 Noel Kelleher       Andrew Sheahan Macroom,  Civic 1600
J2 Billy A McCarthy Ronald  Riordan Gneeveguilla, Micra 1300
J3 John O' Sullivan Denny  O' Riordan Kilcorney, Corolla 1600
J4 Shane Kenneally Sac O Spuds Clonakilty Civic 1400
J5 Liam Dennehy Finbarr O' Mahony Rathcoole, Civic 1600
J6 David Calnan John Calnan Dunmanway, Swift 1298
J7 Daniel O' Leary Colm Lenihan Kilcummin, Civic 1600
J8 Jason Roycroft Kieran Daly Ballydehob, Swift 1298
J9 George Jagoe Alan Mulligan Carrigtwohill, Swift 1300
J10 Joseph Nacey P.J. Maloney Ballygow, Nova 1600
J11 Shane Kenny Paddy King Thurles, Nova 1600
J12 David  Whelan Aidan Whelan Spring Hill, Nova 1600
J13 Bill Carroll Keith Cleary Duncormick, Civic 1600
J14 Kevin Donnelly Maul  Aprati Gneeveguilla, Starlet 1300
J15 Jonathan Roycroft Christopher Keohane Ballydehob, Swift 1300
J16 Eddie Croker Derek Murphy Emly, Corolla 1600
J17 Paul McMahon Derek Butler Churchtown, Escort 1300
J18 Declan Murphy Jonathan Murphy Boherard, Civic 1400
J19 Connie Tarrant Timmie O' Callaghan Banteer, Felicia 1300
J20 Damien Fleming Andrew Lehane Kilcummin, Civic 1398
J21 Donie O' Brien Eoin Murphy Schull, Swift 1298
J22 Don O' Connor Gavin Sheehan Lyroe, Carolla 1600
J23 Ray O' Sullivan Etienne O' Sullivan Durrus, Nova
J24 Christoher Dineen Annette Duggan Coachford, Civic 1600
J25 Simon Duggan William Lynch Macroom,  Sunbeam 1300
J26 David  Duggan Sean Murphy Watergate Street, Corolla 1600

RPM - MOTORSPORT will show theQuality Hotels West Cork Rally on UTV on Thursday, March 27, at 11pm. The programme will feature the World Rally Car and Group N action from the St. Patrick’s weekend event that attracts the largest contingents of Welsh and English rally crews to these shores. Andrew Bushe and Alan Tyndall report. A second chance to see the 30th anniversary event takes place three days later on Sunday, March 30.

Quality Hotels West Cork Rally 2008 Press Release 1
Cork Motor Club achieves a notable milestone on 15th & 16th March 2008 with the 30th running of their flagship event, the Quality Hotels West Cork Rally. The event has attracted some great drivers in a variety of cars since its inception in 1977. With the Bank Holiday falling on the Monday, a great atmosphere should prevail in the town of Clonakilty on what is one of the most social events on the rally calendar for Irish and overseas competitors and followers alike.
Choice Hotels through the Quality Hotels brand will once again act as title sponsors and the rally H/Q will be based in the Quality Hotel and Leisure Centre Clonakilty. As usual the rally is the first round of the 023 Tiles Southern 4 Rally Championship, while this year sees the event being part of two fledgling championships, round 2 of the Irish Mitsubishi Ralliart Evolution Challenge and rounds 1 & 2 of the C2 R2 Irish Cup. The 2008 Rallysport Cup also has its first round in West Cork.The Bones O’Connor Modified Challenge which was inaugurated in 2007 and was a great success, also returns for 2008 where many crews will be bidding to take the crown from last years winner John Dalton. This challenge incorporates cars from classes 9-15 (details on classes to be found on www.motorsportireland.com) so some great action is expected.

Quality Hotels West Cork Rally 2008 Press Release 2
Competitors are reminded that regulations for the Quality Hotels West Cork Rally, organised and promoted by the Cork Motor Club, are available for download from www.westcorkrally.com. With 17 stages over two days, the event represents excellent value for money. Junior competitors are also reminded that if they go marshalling on the Saturday stages then they will get a refund of €100 on their entry fee.
Accommodation may be sourced by contacting Joan White on 086 3776451, (00 353 86 3776451 from the UK) between 7pm and 9pm or by emailing This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it . The Marshals training night will be held in the Commons Inn Cork at 8pm on Tuesday 26th February. Further enquiries on this can be made to Mary Hogan on 086-2692311. The club can also confirm that this will be an official motorsport Ireland training course.
Last year's winner Michael Barrable has stated his intention to defend his title on the 2007 event. Other drivers to have expressed an interest in competing in Clonakilty include Stephen Murphy, Jon Ingram and Phil Collins. There is as usual a lot of interest from Wales and England and also some enquiries from Northern Ireland & Scotland.

Kevin O’Driscoll, Press & Media Officer, Tel: 00 353 86 2866 256
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Some names to look out for...
Pat Donegan in his 330bhp 2.4 Escort 2. Martin McGee in his 2 litre Mk2, Shay Power from Carrick-on-Suir in his 2 litre Mk 2, Billy Coleman award winner Owen Murphy, EVO9 and Ger O\'Donovan from Bantry in his Escort Cosworth Group A. 

West Cork Timetable  will be as follows: 
Saturday March 8 Pace note making allowed
Sunday March 9 Pace note making allowed
Thursday March 13 Pace note making allowed
Friday March 14 Pace note making allowed
Friday March 14 Mechanican and Documentation scrutiny
Saturday March 15 Rallying on Day 1, eight stages
Sunday March 16 Rallying on Day 2, nine stages

Currently waiting approval of regs...

30th running of the West Cork Rally
Cork Motor Club achieves a notable milestone on 15th & 16th March 2008 with the 30th running of their flagship event, the Quality Hotels West Cork Rally. The event has attracted some great drivers in a variety of cars since its inception in 1977. With the Bank Holiday falling on the Monday, a great atmosphere should prevail in the town of Clonakilty on what is one of the most social events on the rally calendar for Irish and overseas competitors and followers alike.
Choice Hotels through the Quality Hotels brand will once again act as title sponsors and the rally H/Q will be based in the Quality Hotel and Leisure Centre Clonakilty. This year sees the event being part of two fledgling championships, round 2 of the Irish Mitsubishi Ralliart Evolution Challenge and rounds 1 & 2 of the C2 R2 Irish Cup.
The Bones O’Connor Modified Challenge which was inaugurated in 2007 and was a great success, also returns for 2008 where many crews will be bidding to take the crown from last years winner John Dalton. This challenge incorporates cars from classes 9-15 (details on classes to be found on www.motorsportireland.com) so some great action is expected

More Details on the Event Website www.westcorkrally.com