The Irish Rally Podcast

We know just how exciting and entertaining he is behind the wheel of 'Baby Blue' but this time we figure out just exactly who Frank Kelly is as a person. A beacon of enthusiasm, fun and positivity, here we learn about other aspects of Frank's life that provided challenges and his development into the character that we all love today. ★ Support this podcast ★

In Part 2 of 4 we speak to our very own Toni Kelly and Sarah Hall who are teaming up to compete in Barbados! We chat to Toni about her 10+ year hiatus from the sport and the thoughts of getting back into it. Sarah gives us a flavour of her professional and competitive backgrounds. We discuss the key dates in terms of getting there. And much more! ★ Support this podcast ★

A feature length episode on the role of Clerk of The Course has been on the agenda for some time and we finally get to it! Graham Scallan took on the role of COC for the recent Wexford Stages Rally. Here we get an open, honest and transparent account of how a Rally is run in modern times. It's an extremely insightful listen. ★ Support this podcast ★

He's had a week to soak it all in and here we get to chat to Ireland's recently crowned JWRC Champion William Creighton. We delve into the mindset. Trusting the process over a period of time. Giving up not an option. Dreams as a youngster. All this and more ★ Support this podcast ★

Barbados Rally Carnival has all the hallmarks of a cracking experience over two weekends starting in late November and into early December. Greg Cozier has been involved in all things Motorsport in Barbados for quite some time. In this first of a 4 part Mini Series we get in an insight into the History of the Carnival, we remember the RPM coverage and we go into just how affordable it is for Irish competitors to go over for it. ★ Support this podcast ★

Terry Hegarty and Anthony Nestor joined us to answer comments from our viewers and listeners. Talk of WRC rounds, WRC stars in Ireland, Event timings, Sprints etc some things among the agenda! ★ Support this podcast ★

Join us as we reflect on the Cork 20. Get your comments in. Please donate here to Aria's Donegal to Dingle Trek : https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/ariasadventures?fbclid=IwAR03Ils2eLPtIrWPaDb-WSnt4Dn36YlzdhSsKFGRdr-psPB8a8oRnciEzP8 ★ Support this podcast ★

You've heard of Carpool Karaoke with James Corden?! Well this episode sees Toni Kelly alongside Andrew Nesbitt for a spin along some of Andrew's favourite stages in Donegal! It's a super story where we see another side of Andrew and in doing so we ride along some of the best stages in the world! Sit back, relax and enjoy! ★ Support this podcast ★

Craig Rahill and Conor Smith have been turning a few heads over the past couple of years. Despite being only 19 years old, Craig is lighting it up in class 11R and is harbouring big hopes for the future. We caught up with the duo for this weeks Podcast ahead of Sligo. ★ Support this podcast ★

You will go a long way before you find a more passionate rally man than Tommy Hayes. Tommy joins Toni for a great wide ranging chat about recent events, thoughts on coverage, TV and lots more. ★ Support this podcast ★

Having already recorded a feature interview with Becs prior to the sad passing of Craig Breen, Toni sat down with Becs once again and had a very heart warming conversation about her dear friend. The stories are cherished and we are very grateful to Becs for sharing them. ★ Support this podcast ★

Becs Williams needs no introduction. For years she excelled in covering Rallying and is at the forefront of WRC's All Live service. Becs also of course has covered the Tarmac Championship and has made great friends here. This episode was recorded before the untimely passing of Craig Breen. ★ Support this podcast ★

Tonight on The Irish Rally Podcast we take a very family themed approach to our look back on the Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally. 3 Siblings competing in the same event at the same time isn't unprecedented but it is somewhat rare with the Harris, Kearney, Driver and Kelly families among those achieving this feat over the years. This year it was the turn of the Eves Family with Dylan taking home his class, while Kevin and Corey fell away on the final loop after very entertaining drives. We find out what got these 3 boys into rallying and discover how they keep the whole thing going. We will also be joined by another set of brothers in Richard and David Moffett, with arguably one of the best rally stories you will hear from any rally over the years. We get insight into why David went back to the Starlet. We talk about the enterprising element to the family. And at the end of the show we will have a full rundown of all the class winners. Cover Photos by D Harrigan Images. ★ Support this podcast ★

Oisin Kelly presents a preview of the 2023 Donegal International Rally Live from St Eunan's GAA club, organised by Ronhill Rallying in aid of the Letterkenny Community Creche. Guests include: David Bogie Callum Devine Gary Jennings James Cullen Rory Kennedy Eugene Donnelly, John O'Donnell Ronan Hilferty ★ Support this podcast ★

Donall Barrett holds the distinction of winning the Donegal International Rally three years in a row alongside his great friend - The late Manus Kelly. The first of those wins came just one year after the duo had taken the National in Donegal in 2015. Here we get to know Donall away from Rallying. We learn about his success away from the stages, growing up in a house full of sports mad people, his friendship with Manus Kelly and much more. ★ Support this podcast ★

Join us for another blockbuster episode! We have Gary Kiernan, Kevin Eves, Jason Black and Eddie Doherty on AT THE SAME TIME! But that's not all! We have interviews with Callum Devine and Rob Duggan. And Photographer Dave Harrigan joins us also to give us an insight into life capturing the action from the ditches! Shoutout to: www.murraymotorsport.com - 'irishrallypodcast promo code online' www.techntools.ie - 'irishrallypodcast promo code online' www.svstv.com www.rallyconnection.com www.pfttravel.ie ★ Support this podcast ★

A story for the ages! Eugene Donnelly is a 5 time Tarmac Champion and highly thought of far and wide. But here we get to know 'Genie' in a way that very few will have seen or heard before. We discover the difficulties growing up, the trials and tribulations of life and the impact that Rallying had on some of those aspects in both a positive and negative sense. This is Eugene Donnelly laying it all on the table. And this is Eugene Donnelly - The Whole Person. Please subscribe to our channel, follow us on social media @Irishrallypod and visit our website www.irishrallypod.com Music: The XX - Intro Thumbnail pic - TROA Twitter Page ★ Support this podcast ★

Toni Kelly sits down and speaks with recent Rally Croatia JWRC Winner Eamonn Kelly. It was an emotional weekend in Croatia and Eamonn describes it all for us including his win. Rob Duggan is also back in the country and will contest this weekend's Rally of The Lakes in the Melvyn Evans prepared Polo R5. Rob gives great insight into his story and tells us how his outlook on the Sport has changed over the past decade. ★ Support this podcast ★

Our latest offering brings us to a truly amazing story. In September 2022 Ken Blanche was fighting for his life after suffering from not one but two heart attacks. And remarkably just a short time later he was back calling notes again in a Rally Car! We called down to Ken's house to chat with the colourful Carlow man who put everything on the line to tell his story openly and candidly. We also pay tribute to the late Craig Breen who sadly passed away recently. And we discuss the Rally of The Lakes this weekend. ★ Support this podcast ★

The latest Live Interactive show will also include a Tracker Unit Demo by Terry Hegarty. We put Entry List Queries to Nestor. We chat to Tom Scallan & Tomas O’Rourke. We look back at the COI, look ahead to the Moonraker and much more! Shoutout to: SVS Productions PFT Travel Rally Connection Techntools.ie (Use ‘Irishrallypodcast’ for 10% discount on select products online) And MurrayMotorsport.com (Use ‘Irishrallypodcast’ for 10% discount on select products online) ★ Support this podcast ★