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06/11/2007
Rally Ireland Revs Up
Ireland north and south is to get a global audience next week with some 46 countries screening full live coverage of two of the special stages from Rally Ireland.
The selected stages are the inaugural one in the grounds of Parliament Buildings at Stormont in Belfast next Thursday evening and the decisive stage along the Atlantic seaboard in the Sligo village of Mullaghmore three days later.
This is the first ever round of the World Rally Championship (WRC) to visit these shores.
Rally Ireland has enjoyed great support in securing the WRC from both governments in Ireland and this was the key to the success of Rally Ireland winning the bid to be part of the WRC event.
This level of co-operation between political jurisdictions is said to be unique in the World Rally Championship.
The all-tarmac rally is the penultimate round of the championship, which means the outcome may very well be decided on the Irish asphalt. It is paired with the season's final round, Wales Rally GB.
See: Cooperative Spirit Brings Rally to Stormont
(BMcC)
The selected stages are the inaugural one in the grounds of Parliament Buildings at Stormont in Belfast next Thursday evening and the decisive stage along the Atlantic seaboard in the Sligo village of Mullaghmore three days later.
This is the first ever round of the World Rally Championship (WRC) to visit these shores.
Rally Ireland has enjoyed great support in securing the WRC from both governments in Ireland and this was the key to the success of Rally Ireland winning the bid to be part of the WRC event.
This level of co-operation between political jurisdictions is said to be unique in the World Rally Championship.
The all-tarmac rally is the penultimate round of the championship, which means the outcome may very well be decided on the Irish asphalt. It is paired with the season's final round, Wales Rally GB.
See: Cooperative Spirit Brings Rally to Stormont
(BMcC)
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One of the most prestigious rally events in the world accelerates into the border counties this evening.
Cross Border Rally Revs Up For Action
One of the most prestigious rally events in the world accelerates into the border counties this evening.
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
