Nenagh launch of Birr Stages Rally

Birr & District Motor Club will officially launch the 2026 Birr Stages Rally this Sunday, 8th March, at 5.00pm.

The launch event will be hosted at the Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh, which returns as Rally Headquarters for the much-anticipated return of the Birr Stages Rally to the Nenagh area after an eight-year absence, taking place on Sunday, 29th March.

The launch will provide an opportunity for championship representatives, competitors, club members, sponsors, members of the media and local supporters to gather and look ahead to what promises to be one of the most significant editions of the rally in recent years.

The 2026 Birr Stages Rally will be a counting round of seven major championships: Triton Showers National Rally Championship, Sligo Pallets Border Rally Championship, Top Part West Coast Rally Championship, Hugo Loonam Motors Midlands East Rally Championship, Motorsport Ireland Junior Rally Series, Dacia Sandero Challenge Cup, Stellantis Rally Cup Ireland

With strong interest already from all classes, the event is set to attract a high-quality entry from across Ireland. Clerk of the Course John Tynan will outline key details of the event at the launch and acknowledge the continued support of the event’s partners: Abbey Court Hotel, Pat Horan Motors Ltd The Camper Centre of Ireland, and Slattery’s Garage Puckane Ltd, main Peugeot & DS Automobiles Dealers.

Further event updates will be available on Birr Motor Club’s social media channels and via the Sportity App (Password: BirrRally26). Birr & District Motor Club looks forward to welcoming everyone to the official launch and to delivering a safe, competitive and exciting Birr Stages Rally in 2026.