No Marshals No Race! - We need you!

It's well known fact, across all forms of Motorsport that Marshals are essential to every meeting.

Radio marshals, flag marshals and others all perform a vital role in any motorsport event and Motorcycling is no different.Every year more and more are needed to fulfill meetings across Ireland so the drive to recruit new volunteers is important.

If you fancy moving from the spectators confined space to the exclusivity of marshal zones or would like to get more involved in Motorsport, now's your chance as the annual training days are scheduled for next month in Mondello. See the details below, or message us here for any details.

Marshal training days @ Mondello Park
March 9th & 10th
The Motorsport Marshals Association will be holding training days in Mondello Park on March 9th & 10th. We cover both car and bike racing and are looking for Marshals to join the team. Saturday will be out on circuit marshaling the licence assessment day for new bike racers, if you've never marshalled before you will be put out with experienced Marshals who will explain the role of Marshals and you will get to experience what's involved in marshaling on a live circuit.Sunday will be in the classroom. We will cover flags and their meaning, incident handling for cars and bikes and go through all you need to know about marshaling a race event.All are welcome to attend either or both days.Sign on for Saturday is @ 8.30 in the marshal room above the bar.Sign on for Sunday is @ 9.30 in the marshal room above the bar.

Jonathan Rea wins 4-in-a-row at Cornmarket awards. Trophies for Farmer, Kennedy, McGlinchey and Team 109

It was a star studded line up in the Crown Plaza Belfast last night for the prestigious Cornmarket Irish Motorcyclist of the Year awards.

It was no surprise that the winner was to be 4 times World Superbike Champion Jonathan Rea and sweet irony that it was also his 4^th time collecting the trophy beating Joey Dunlop’s record of 3 Cornmarket awards.

It was fitting that 2^nd place didn’t go to one individual given the performance so, with the same points, BSB Superstock 1000 winner Keith Farmer and BSB Supersport champion Jack Kennedy both collected the accolade. Keith Farmer will compete in the Bennett’s British Superbike Championship this year for Tyco BMW while Jack Kennedy will be defending his title on the Team Appleyard Macadam Yamaha R6.

The Belfast Telegraph Irish Road Racer of the year went to back to back triple championship winner Derek McGee. As well was taking a 2^nd place in the 2018 Lightweight Isle of Man TT, McGee retained his Superbike, Supersport and Supertwin titles from 2017.

After an exemplary first season in British Junior Supersport, Eunan McGlinchey secured the inaugural championship and that earned him the Kawasaki Young Rider of the Year trophy. Despite strong competition all season, the Team 109 riders’ composure, skill and determination shone through. Eunan ups the ante in 2019 and will compete in the Pirelli National Superstock 600cc championship under the well established Team 109 banner along with full backing of Kawasaki UK. One to watch for the future.

If Eunans’ success was worth an award then, it had to be complimented by recognition of Team 109 who deservedly collected the JWA Team of the Year award. Since its inception the teams’ managers Paul Tobin and David Hurley worked tirelessly to find talented Irish riders and have them mentored by already established riders, like Team 109 ambassador Glenn Irwin, in their pursuit of titles. Examples of such success are Eunan, Scott Swann (British Talent Cup) and Kevin Keyes (Pirelli National Superstock).

Sadly a posthumous award was made to the family of William Dunlop who was inducted to the RPS Group Hall of Fame. William’s partner, Janine, and mother, Louise received the award on the night.

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Words Andy Quinn

Images courtesy of James McCann, Tom O’Hanlon and Andy Quinn

Full award results below

Cornmarket Irish Motorcyclist of the Year: Jonathan Rea

IFS International Road Racer of the Year: Peter Hickman

Belfast Telegraph National Road Racer of the Year: Derek McGee

Kawasaki Young Rider of the Year: Eunan McGlinchey

JWA Team of the Year: Team 109 Kawasaki

Cornmarket Outstanding Achievement Award: Keith Farmer

Phillip McCallen Motorcycles Short Circuit Rider of the Year (Irish Circuits): Gerard Kinghan

RPS Group Hall of Fame: William Dunlop

Greenlight Television Special Recognition Award: McAdoo Racing

Black Horse Short Circuit Rider of the Year (GB Circuits): Jack Kennedy

A. McLean Bookmakers Race of the Year: North West 200, Supertwins Race 2

Belleek Off-Road Rider of the Year: Martin Barr

NI Air Ambulance Services to Motorcycling: Valerie Crichton

Entry Form MCI Newcomers Assessment Day March 9th 2019

Please find entry form for MCI Newcomers Assessment Day March 9th 2019 attached for download:

Entry Form MCI Newcomers Assessment Day March 9th 2019

Leinster Motor Club Flag and Anti Doping seminar 29/12/18

Leinster motor club will hold the annual meeting for membership and stamping of licence forms in Mondello Park at 12 noon on 29th December 2018.

Any queries ring Sheila Logan or Karie Grant.

IMC Snowflake Showdown - Round 2 - Race Report

'Our First Winter Day'

With the wind blowing and rain before race morning began, riders where truly showing support and determination to race on such a cold day. Addition of some new members and some returning faces from our summer championship decided to join us again to race at round two. This lead to some excitement throughout spectating.

BMW Autoparts Junior Gearbox competitors were the first of the grid to race. Due to the wind factor, we hoped this didn’t affect their aspects of racing. Although the kids where thriving to get on track and give their all in the race. Autoparts Junior Gearbox 125cc consistent rider Robert Ronan gave two very strong races gaining two seconds on podium, and overall winner. 140cc rider Jack Ferris yet again gained the overall win.

AJM Car Sales Senior Open class gave us a nail biting two races with Irish Supersport Pro Race Winner Kia McGreevy gaining the overall win. Kia battled with brother BSB rider Korie McGreevy in race one, although Korie had no luck in race two with chain coming off. In second overall was Jordan McCord who also gave two consistent races battling to gain first position in race two.

Ernie Coates Motorcycles Senior Stock 140cc class displayed a fantastic battle on track, between Kyle Cross and Richard McFarland. Both trying to gain podium position. Overall winner of the class was gained by Kyle Cross, displaying strong two races. Not far behind was second overall Richard McFarland.

SB Pitbikes sponsor of the Vets 140cc class showed three determined racers. Nigel Robinson smoothly gaining overall winner, as Graham Ronan and Malcolm Robinson battled throughout both races, fighting for second position. Graham Ronan fought back hard and gained second overall.

Misano Moto Mini GP showed yet again Richard McFarland battling at the front with Ajay Carey and Rossi Dobson. Ajay Carey push up front gaining first overall.

Discount Beds Stock 140cc Group 2 sponsor welcomed some new faces within this group. Consistent at the front of both races and winning overall was new comer Gary Wilson. As the spectators cheered on Sam McFarland fighting his way forward in race one making it a close call to near first position. Race two saw Sam Farland starting off again with a good start, although into the early laps he had an accident, were he was treated, and race had to be restarted. Sam had to be taken to Ulster Hospital for further examination. Michael Thompson also stayed up front finishing third overall.

Temple Tree Services Mini Moto Competitors didn’t have a great race one due two riders Ruben Sherman-Boyd & Leon Scott hitting bike failure. Giving Buster Boyd winning position in race one. Race two lead to Ruben Sherman-Boyd a DNS, although Leon Scott fought back and obtained first position in race two. Overall winner achieved by Buster Boyd.

IMC wish Sam McFarland a speedy recovery.

Photos courtesy of: 

Baylon McCaughey
Two Brothers Photography
Roy Adams Photography  

Krystle Black

Enlightened Promotions

Dunlop Masters Pro rider upgrades

2019 Rider grading changes

Any rider not mentioned in the grading changes will retain the grade that they raced with in 2018.

In addition to the above, the championship organizers reserve the right to add new entrants to the series to whichever class they deem appropriate and to upgrade additional riders once the season commences if necessary.

Any rider switching from Superbike to Supersport or vice versa will retain their grading as per the below list except in exceptional circumstances. In a case where a rider due for upgrade in Supersport swaps to Superbike they may be given a one season exemption from upgrade. All grading decisions shown here apply to Masters races only and can be appealed before the start of the 2019 season.

SUPERBIKE

Chris Campbell

Michael Prendergast

Gary O’Brien

Jamie O’Keefe

Keelim Ryan

SUPERSPORT

Kevin Baker

Eoin Collins

Wayne Sheehan

Images courtesy Mondello Park and Johnny Sweeney

'Young Motorcycle Racer of the Year' Award goes to Caolán Irwin

Following a long and tense wait for the 2018 nominees, since the final shoot-out on October 24th, Caolán Irwin was announced as the recipient of the 2018 'Young Racer of the Year' title at the Dunlop Masters Superbike Championship awards ceremony at the Westgrove Hotel in Clane, County Kildare on Saturday night, November 10th. Irwin, from Donegal, follows in the footsteps of previous winners, Jason Lynn and Robert English as he picks up a prize package of support worth more than €10,000, to assist him in furthering his Motorcycle Racing career.

The biggest award in Irish Motorcycle Racing is in its third season and once again benefits from backing from the late Martin Birrane, who passed away in June of this year, Pat Crowley of Dawn International and Peter McMahon of European Industrial Chillers Ltd.. During 2018 the award assisted Jason Lynn to progress his career into the Thundersport GB Championship, culminating in a debut British Supersport Championship appearance at the final round in Brands Hatch in October.

Caolán Irwin began 2018 with the aim of racing in the British Superbike supporting Superstock 600 championship, alongside a campaign in the Masters Supersport Championship, but date clashes saw him compete at the Masters on just two occasions. His first appearance, in April, produced three scintillating performances and a hat-trick of second place finishes, despite riding a Superstock machine against the more powerful Supersport bikes. His speed and the quality of his riding secured the 'Young Racer of the Year' nomination for April and a place in the October shoot-out. A second visit to Mondello Park in October produced another runner-up spot before the twenty year old finally took his maiden Supersport win in the second race of the weekend.

With the seven Masters events completed and seven riders nominated, the decision on who would be crowned the 2018 Young Racer of the Year was made at a one day shoot out, which took place at Mondello Park in late October. During the shoot-out the riders were put through their paces, both on and off the track, with each nominee being assessed in a number of areas. The on-track assessment made up half of the marks awarded, with the other half being split across the two off track categories. Experienced racers Jeremy McWilliams and Jim Halligan assessed the riders ability with their bike, both in the garage and on the track, quizzing them in the garage before observing them from a number of locations around the circuit. Motorcycling journalist and track instructor Paul Browne, assessed each riders presentation of their past and future careers, while communications consultant Gerry Dawson assessed the nominees on their media skills.

When the points from all categories were totaled Irwin came out on top, ahead of what judges described as the closest and best prepared field of nominees so far, having impressed the judges across all categories and scored highest in the track skills and career portions of the assessment. Following the shoot out, the participants had to wait until Saturday night's awards ceremony to hear the result, which was announced as the final award of the night.

Speaking after the announcement Caolán Irwin said, “I cant believe I've won this award. This will make such a difference to our plans for next year as we now have the backing to commit to returning to the BSB paddock. Finding funding for Motorcycle racing in Donegal is extremely difficult but this award will hopefully help us to secure the remaining funds we need to complete a full season again next year. I have so many people to thank, not least of all my family who have funded most of this years campaign and allowed me to be in a position to win this award. I have to thank the judges and Mondello Park for organising this fantastic competition and I'm looking forward to representing the sponsors to the best of my ability during 2019.”

Jim Halligan, representing the competition judges, also had this to say about Caolán and the standard of the competition in general. “The standard was the highest we have seen so far in the competition and we believe our choice of winner should get to the very top, as will many of the nominees. But unfortunately there can only be one winner.

Mondello Park, the competitions supporters and the winner Caolán Irwin will agree a plan for the next stage of his career over the coming weeks and are all looking forward to working together to help Caolán continue his progress in the British Superstock championship.

For more information see www.masterssuperbike.ie/young-racer-of-the-year.

Words - Motorsport promotions

Images - Mondello Park and Andy Quinn

Motocraft at Monteblanco - Track experience with a difference

Riding fast doesn’t come with having a powerful machine and enthusiasm. It helps but, doesn’t guarantee it. Being quick is a skill and like most talents, if you’re not born with it, you’re going to need instruction to use it properly. Last month I spent a weekend in Spain with the Motocraft team at Monteblanco race track. It’s a circuit used for F1 testing so, it’s definitely qualified itself as a dynamic enough location for bikes too. Don’t be confused though, this isn’t a trackday away from home, it’s a 3 day learning experience with tuition. You will be allocated an instructor for the weekend who will orientate you to the circuit first (braking points, turn in points, apexes etc) and then using the onboard footage, will debrief you after every session. The tuition is aimed at track riding but, many of the techniques also apply to road riding and will make you a more confident and competent road user.

Suspension setup included

Power is nothing without control. Spending money to get 20hp more than the next guy isn’t worth the expense if you’re bike is still wallowing 10m after the apex when everyone else is back on the gas. If you’ve never had your suspension setup, you’re doing yourself and your bike a disservice. The level of adjustment on today’s bikes is enough to transform your basic setup to a completely different machine. It’s also an important service for identifying faults on your bike. For example, 10 year old fork oil is past its useable date and the spring\preload on your rear shock absorber wasn’t designed for your size and weight. Kieran Ryan is on tap all weekend to assist with your bike.

The Monteblanco circuit

Set in the idyllic surroundings of Andalucía, the Monteblanco facility is less than an hour from Seville where we were based. Each garage is organised brilliantly with plenty of power points for tyre warmers, adequate space for working on your bike, a comfortable restaurant and excellent security at night. The hugely grippy track itself has everything from high speed straights, tight hairpins, elevation changing turns and plenty of run off when your ambition overcomes your ability. The surface is ideal for road and track tyres and the level of adhesion is unbeatable. Tracktime is as good as it gets with pit lane opening at 9am and carrying on until almost 6pm every evening, so your fitness will be tested.

The package includes shipping your bike from Dublin on purpose built crates on which you can also transport your helmet, leathers and gear so all you need on the plane is weekend clothing. Your bike will be delivered directly to the track and repackaged for return to Dublin for collection. Accommodation is also included in the price and all of the services such as suspension advice, tuition and video footage are also included.

The next event is February 22-24th 2019, ideal for dusting of the winter cobwebs and racers giving bikes a shakedown in preparation the 2019 race season. For more information, check out Motocraft.ie or contact Paul direct on paul@motocraft.ie

Words and images - (c) Andy Quinn

2019 Kells Road Races GSXR1000R competition launch

Kells Road Races today officially launched their fundraising campaign in a bid to host the 2019 Road Race on the Crossakiel circuit.

The 2018 committee gathered at CC’s Unlimited Kells with a group of riders and racers alike to promote the effort which currently involves raffling a brand new Suzuki GSXR1000R. With ticket numbers being limited to 500 to maximize the chances of entrants, the Club has put in place online services so that potential punters can purchase tickets easily. Tickets are prices at €100 each but, syndicates are welcomed to spread the ticket cost.

On hand to reveal the new bike in Kells this morning, were CCs owners Christy, John and family whose well stocked shop provided some welcome snacks and warm drinks for those that traveled. Also involved in the promotion, was popular Monaghan Road Racer Joe Loughlin who seemed at home on the 1000cc Superbike.

The raffle will go some way in helping the club return to the 2019 National Road Racing calendar but, will not fund the entire running of the meeting. It’s hoped that Road Racing fans, both in Ireland and abroad will fully support this effort to ensure the success of the event and the continuity of the sport within Ireland.

To sign up for the raffle you can use the email address KellsRoadRaces2019@gmail.com or contact the committee via their Facebook page, Kells Road Races for more information.

Words and images - Andy Quinn

Michael Owens wins the final 2018 Young Racer of the Year nomination

A fantastic Supersport class debut at the final Dunlop Masters Superbike Championship event of 2018 has secured the seventh and last 'Young Racer of the Year' nomination for Michael Owens. Having started the season in Junior Cup the Ulster teenager has made tremendous progress culminating in his double podium winning Supersport 'Cup' debut at Mondello Park last Sunday, Sept 30th.

The Young Racer of the Year award is organised by Mondello Park and is open to any rider who is under twenty three and competing at the Masters. Following each event a panel of experts select one of the eligible riders to go forward to the end of year shoot-out where they have a chance to battle for the €10,000 prize provided by Mondello Park, Dawn International and EICL.

Owens, from Tyrone, is a son of former 125cc and sidecar racer Phelim Owens and only began circuit racing this year. Previously he had raced Karts and was a Cadet champion before his thoughts turned towards Motorcycle Racing and a handful of minibike races in 2016. Following a year off last season Owens started 2018 on a Junior Cup machine but a decision was recently taken to get a Supersport bike in preparation for next season. Michael's insistence on giving it a try before the end of 2018 led to his Masters debut at Mondello Park last weekend.

A strong run in testing on Friday was not backed up in qualifying, leaving Michael just outside the 110% qualifying standard required to make the grid for the championship race. With the organisers allowed a little leeway for experienced riders who they feel could run stronger than they had in qualifying, Michael successfully argued for his inclusion on the grid where he would start from last for race one.

An excellent run in the first race saw Michael knock over three seconds off his qualifying time, as he climbed to tenth overall and fifth in the 'Cup' class. Now starting from eight on the grid courtesy of his race one lap time, Michael moved up to fifth early in the race and held second in the Cup battle. At the flag the eighteen year old rookie had his first ever Cup podium and an excellent sixth place overall.

Race three began with Owens sixth on the grid and another impressive ride saw him hold on to that position throughout the race as well as grabbing another Cup runner-up spot. A second appearance on the 'Cup' podium and a Young Racer of the Year nomination was the youngsters reward, to finish off his Masters Supersport debut.

Speaking on hearing about his nomination Owens said “I'm shocked and I'm over the moon. I only started racing on circuits this season and my only previous experience was a handful of races on a pit bike ,which my late Grandfather bought for me in 2016. Prior to starting 2018 in Junior Cup I'd never ridden a proper Motorbike and I'd never even seen Mondello Park. I cant believe how quickly I've progressed and how well last weekend went. I've so many people to thank for getting me here, my family, especially my Grandad, Go Greener, JRM plumbing, the Ryandale Restaurant, David Devaney, Team Denoria and Eileen and Marty, along with everyone involved in the Young Racer award. We're just a small team so I'm really fired up for the shoot-out as winning this award would be a huge boost to my plans for next season.”

Michael Owens now completes the line-up for the Young Racer final where he will join Aaron Wright, Caolán Irwin, Jamie Lyons, Eoin Collins, Kevin Baker and Nathan McGauran. As part of his prize he will also receive a free entry, testing and garage space for his first 2019 Mondello Park appearance. The date for the final shoot out will be announced shortly.

For more information see www.masterssuperbike.ie/young-racer-of-the-year.

Dunlop Masters Superbike finale this weekend at Mondello Park

Following eighteen rounds over six events, the Dunlop Masters Superbike Championship will reach its climax at Mondello Park on the last weekend of September, Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th, with the final three races of the 2018 season.

The long seven event championship began in late March and has produced an exciting season, particularly in the Superbike and Superbike Cup classes where every race has been hotly contested. Running to new control tyre regulations, where only Dunlop tyres are permitted, has created a level playing field for all competitors and the Superbike class has thrived under the new regulations.

Heading into the last event the competitiveness of the championship can be seen from the Superbike results where ten of the eighteen races were won by less than three tenths of a second and seven different riders have claimed a podium spot. The Superbike Cup class, for less experienced and novice riders, has been even more competitive with six different winners and eleven riders finishing in the top three at least once.

The Superbike Championship was wrapped up by Kilkenny's Richie Ryan at the last event, making the Yamaha R1 racer the first rider in the history of the Masters to retain the title. The runner-up spot however is far from settled with Ballymena's Luke Johnston, on his BMW, forcing his way back into contention at Mondello Park last time out with two victories, his first in the Superbike class. Johnston has to catch Waterford's Peter Moloney, also BMW mounted, if he is to take second. Moloney was Ryan's closest challenger for most of the season, up until the August event, but an accident in race three has left him looking over his shoulder at Johnston as he continues his push to take his first ever Superbike race win, following ten second place finishes this season.

The Dunlop Supersport class has produced some fine racing during 2018 between the top two Dean McMaster from Antrim and Tralee's Emmett O'Grady. A crash for McMaster at round eighteen may have put him out of the final event however, leaving O'Grady needing just thirteen points from three races to be crowned champion. The Kerryman will have some additional challengers for race wins at the finale, if not in the championship, as Jason Lynn and Aaron Wright will rejoin the grid following a season chasing British Championship success.

The Masters Superbike Championship finale will run over two days with qualifying and round nineteen on Saturday followed by rounds twenty and twenty one on Sunday. The Superbike and Supersport races will be the feature events, but they will be joined by support races for a number of other classes on the twenty three race programme.

Tickets for the Masters Championship final weekend can be bought on line at reduced prices by visiting www.masterssuperbike.ie. The championship can be followed on Facebook/MastersSuperbike and highlights from the Superbike and Supersport classes are broadcast on eirSport.

Images Andy Quinn\Johnny Sweeney

Nathan McGauran picks up Young Motorcycle Racer of the Year nomination

Dubliner Nathan McGauran has picked up the sixth 2018 Dunlop Masters Superbike Championship Young Racer of the Year nomination. Nathan received his award at the second of two Masters events at Mondello Park in August, following some strong performances in the Junior Cup class.

The Young Racer of the Year award is open to any rider who is under twenty three and competing at the Masters. At each event one rider is nominated to go forward to the end of year shoot-out where they will have a chance to battle for the €10,000 prize which is provided by Mondello Park, Dawn International and EICL.

Nathan is in his third year racing on circuits and is competing in the Junior Cup class for the first time. Having started during 2016 in the Young Guns category, the Clonsilla teenager continued in that class for the following year, where he scored his first race win. Moving to the more competitive Junior Cup class for 2018, Nathan has been building his speed all season as he gets used to his KTM machine.

Prior to the August Masters Nathan had achieved a string of podium placings and was moving closer to the front at every event. Starting on the front row for each race the fifteen year old put in his strongest challenge yet for a Junior Cup win, taking second place in each of the first two races of the weekend. For the final encounter Nathan was in determined mood and pushed hard for his maiden win. Having spent the entire race swapping places with championship leader Jamie Lyons, Nathan over did it at the end of the penultimate lap and crashed out but had still done enough to get the vote from the competition judges.

“It's really good to get this nomination and I feel I really deserved it this weekend with the way I have improved my times and worked so hard to get to the front”, said the confident teenager on hearing of his nomination. “I had a really good event, battling with Jamie throughout and getting under the old lap record. I went three seconds quicker than I achieved last time on the International Circuit, and back in May when we last raced on it I never would have believed I could get down to the times I did. Unfortunately I slipped off in race three while going for the win so I just have one more opportunity to get my first Junior Cup victory when we are back in Mondello in September. I'd like to thank everyone involved in the young Racer award for this opportunity along with my team, TAG Racing, Tom Fitzsimons, my family, Pat Duffy and Ciaran in Megabikes for all of their support. I'm looking forward to the experience of the final although I don't know what to expect as I've not been in it before.”

Following his nomination, Nathan McGauran joins Aaron Wright, Caolán Irwin, Jamie Lyons, Eoin Collins and Kevin Baker in the Young Racer of the Year final which will take place in October. As part of his prize he will also receive a free entry, testing and garage space for the final Masters event of the year in September.

For more information see www.masterssuperbike.ie/young-racer-of-the-year.

Mrs Brown’s Boys East Coast Racing Festival 2018 Preview

The 2018 Road Racing season draws to a close this weekend on the North County Dublin circuit of Killalane. Following a successful meeting in 2017 more high speed excitement is expected with practice\qualifying Saturday and a full race card Sunday.

The 2017 East Coast races saw the welcome return of Derek McGee following his UGP injury to try and complete the treble of championship wins in Superbike, Supersport and Supertwin. Derek Sheils and Micko Sweeney both turned the wick up to provide excellent and close racing in Supersport and Superbike. Derek Sheils won the Open race on the Burrows Engineering GSXR1000 and Micko Sweeney did the Supersport double on the MJR Yamaha R6.

This will be Paul Robinson’s last ever Road Race as he announced his retirement from the sport recently, so be sure to wave your programmes as the 250cc and 125\Moto3 rider passes by. #18

Racing on Sunday in conjunction with Mrs Browns Boys and Road Racing Ireland will include Junior and Senior Support, Classics 250\350 + 500\1000cc, Moto3\125 and will finish with the prestigious Grand Final race. Maybe we’ll be greeted by some of our recent ManxGP competitors too! Please invest in the future of Irish Road Racing by buying a programme and also respect the landowners and residents who kindly allow us to race “between the hedges”.

Following the meeting, local Travelling Marshal Ray Taylor will retire from racing. Having been on hand for over 25 years to support Irish Road Racing both in the South and the North Ray has been a magnificent ambassador to the sport and we wish him all the very best for the future.

In addition to the races, a William Dunlop fundraising barbeque will be held on Saturday night at the Hills Cricket club. Beginning at 9pm, admission is just €10 and all the proceeds will go to Williams family.

Words and images – Andy Quinn