Circuit of Ireland Rally
Annual automobile rally in Ireland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about the event organised by the Ulster Automobile Club. For the 2006-2009 Motorsport Ireland event, see Rally Ireland.
The Circuit of Ireland International Rally is an annual automobile rally, which was first held in 1931 making it the third oldest rally in the world. The most recent event was held in 2023.
Quick Facts Category, Inaugural season ...
Category | Rally |
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Inaugural season | 1931 |
Drivers' champion | ![]() |
Co-Drivers' champion | ![]() |
Irish Tarmac Rally Championship | |
European Rally Trophy | |
European Rally Championship (past) | |
Intercontinental Rally Challenge (past) | |
British Rally Championship (past) Northern Ireland Rally Championship (past) |
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Quick Facts Dates, Frequency ...
Circuit of Ireland Rally | |
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Dates | Easter weekend |
Frequency | Annual |
Location(s) | Down, Londonderry, Tyrone, Donegal, Antrim |
Country | ![]() ![]() |
Most recent | 8th April 2023 |
Organised by | Ulster Automobile Club Cookstown Motor Club |
Sponsor | Milburn Concrete |
Website | Website |
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The Circuit, as it is colloquially known, is organised by the Ulster Automobile Club and is traditionally held over the Easter holiday weekend. It normally starts and finishes in Northern Ireland, although over time the lengthy route of the event has typically included large segments in the Republic of Ireland as well. Most of the event's special stages are laid out on paved public roads that are closed to other traffic.