Birr & District Motor Club Stages Rally returns in March
The annual Birr & District Motor Club Stages Rally makes its return to the region on Sunday, March 29.
In association with the Abbey Court Hotel, Pat Horan Motors Ltd, the Camper Centre of Ireland, and Slattery’s Garage Puckane Ltd, the event will take place in the Nenagh area with the town's Abbey Court Hotel serving as rally headquarters.
The 2026 event is set to be one of the most significant editions of the Birr Stages Rally in recent years, as it will be a counting round for the six major championships.
These include the Triton Showers National Rally Championship, the Sligo Pallets Border Rally Championship, the Top Part West Coast Rally Championship, the Hugo Loonam Motors Midlands East Rally Championship, the Motorsport Ireland Junior Rally Series and the Dacia Sandero Challenge Cup.
A strong and competitive entry is ensured across all classes with an experienced team has appointed to oversee the running of the event.
On this occasion, John Tynan takes on the role of Clerk of the Course, and he will be supported by David Forde as Deputy Clerk of the Course.
Associate sponsor Pat Horan will serve as Assistant Clerk of the Course, renewing a long-standing and successful working relationship with Tynan that dates back to their time running Forest Rallies together in the early 1990s.
Speaking about the rally’s return to Nenagh, Clerk of the Course John Tynan said he was looking forward to the event's return.
“It’s fantastic to see the Birr Stages Rally back in the Nenagh area after eight years away.
"I’m absolutely delighted to be working with Brian O’Neill and his team at the Abbey Court Hotel, along with the continued support of Pat Horan Motors Ltd, The Camper Centre of Ireland and Slattery’s Garage Puckane.
"Their backing, experience and professionalism are vital to the success of the event, and we’re really looking forward to delivering a top-class rally in 2026," Tynan said.
Competitors and fans are encouraged to stay up to date by following Birr Motor Club on Facebook and Instagram, and also the official Sportity channel: BirrRally26.