Ed O'CallaghanVictory for Ed

At an event that had episodes of torrential rain Ed O’Callaghan co driven by Ger Clancy brought the class 13 MkII Escort to victory at the Laois Rally Sport Club‘s Heartlands Mini stages rally. The event had 2 stages each run 3 times starting at rally HQ O’Loughlin’s Hotel Portlaois.

Ed was second overall by only two seconds after the first stage, but this was sorted out on the next stage and Ed held the lead to the finish. Ed said “Today is over just like to thank everyone who helped out the weekend on the stages and on the car. Well done to the boys for keeping us going.”

Also competing was John Collins and Joe McCarthy both in Honda Civics. Joe held the lead in class 3 for four stages, Joe then revealed “Game over. Gearbox could not cope with the pace we where on. Roll on the next day.” John then completed the final two stages for the class win.

It was a short rally for Declan Gannon and Alan Leonard their Subaru succumbing to engine problems on the first stage

Full Result at Shannon Sport IT

Ed And Ger receive their awards

 Ed and Ger receiving their first overall award Photo Gerard Ryan

Ed and Ger in action

Ed and Ger in action

 

Ed and Ger in action

Ed and Ger in action

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Joe McCarthy and Jason O'Brien

 Joe McCarthy and Jason O’Brien

John Collins and Cathal McGrath

John Collins and Cathal McGrath

Declan Gannon and Alan Leonard

Declan Gannon and Alan Leonard Click here for Joe Lagana’s full album