Achill Island, the largest island off the coast of Ireland, will host the opening round of this year’s Triton Showers National Rally Championship.

This year’s championship will consist of seven events, the Sligo Rally replaces the ALMC Rally while the Carlow Rally will not be part of the series this year due to a switch of dates.  In effect, the series will now be based on the best six scores from seven events.

Speaking ahead of the opening round, Kevin Barrett, MD of Triton Showers said, “Triton Showers have decided to continue its sponsorship of the National Rally Championship.  Back in 2015, we agreed to underpin the series for a three-year term.  During that time and particularly in the past year Irish motorsport has experienced tough times with rising costs and depleted entry lists.  With that in mind, we have agreed to continue our association with the series for 2018.”

“This year, due to a fundraising event, the Carlow Rally has moved from its traditional date and as a consequence, will not form part of the series that will now consist of seven rounds with the best five scores to count.”

The Triton Showers National Rally Championship will get underway with the Mayo Rally in Achill Island on March 11th. and will conclude in Ballybofey County Donegal in early October.”  Kevin added, “In our three years to date with the national championship, we have had three different champions, Monaghan’s Sam Moffett last year, Clonmel’s Roy White in 2016 and Donegal’s Donagh Kelly in 2015. 

The Óstán Oileán Acla/Connacht Print and Signs Mayo Rally will feature a loop of three stages repeated three times for a total of 110 kilometres.   Service after S.S. 3 and S.S. 6 is at the Keel Sandybanks Caravan & Camping Park in Keel.  The ceremonial start takes place on Saturday March 10th in Achill Sound at 8pm.  Headquarters is at the Óstán Oileán Acla.

Showers National Rally Championship:
1. Mayo Rally (March 11)     
2. Circuit of Kerry Rally (April 8)    
3. Cavan Rally (May 27)
4. Sligo Rally (July 8)
5. Tipperary Stonethrowers Rally (August 12)         
6. Clare Rally  (September 16)          
7. Donegal Harvest Rally (October 6)          
The best six scores from seven events will count towards the champions