17/04/2026
A fantastic event! Well done to all involved!
2 weeks on and we’re still reminiscing on what a weekend we had at the 2026 McKinney Competitions Circuit of Ireland Rally!
On behalf of the organising team, we want to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who played a part in making this year’s event possible—despite the challenging conditions brought by Storm Dave.
First and foremost, thank you to our title sponsor, McKinney Competitions, for your support and commitment to the rally. We are also incredibly grateful to all of our stage and volunteer pack sponsors for helping bring the event together.
We would like to recognise our fantastic event partners:
• Techpro Events – for delivering the sound and lighting at our ceremonial start
• Wolfhound – for entertaining the masses at ceremonial start
• Blackwater Graphics – our official merchandise partner
• KDM Hire – for providing essential equipment support
• Recyco – for managing our waste and helping keep the event environmentally responsible
A huge thank you must go to our dedicated volunteers and officials, who worked tirelessly throughout the weekend in very difficult weather conditions. Your effort, resilience, and professionalism do not go unnoticed and are the backbone of this event.
To the competitors and their teams—thank you for putting on a fantastic show and for your cooperation throughout. And to the spectators who braved the elements to support the rally, we truly appreciate your enthusiasm and support.
We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to the residents and businesses along the stages. Your patience, cooperation, and support are essential in allowing the rally to run, and we are truly grateful for the warm welcome we receive each year.
A special thanks to our venues:
• The Linen Green, Dungannon – for hosting our ceremonial start
• Dungannon Farmers Mart – for the Service Park and Refuel areas
• Europarts Dungannon – for facilitating scrutiny
• The BLT, Dungannon – for Rally Control and Regroup
• The landowners who provided Parc Fermé and Trailer Park facilities
Your support is vital to the success of the rally, and we are extremely grateful.
Finally, thank you to everyone who helped make the 2026 event a success. We look forward to seeing you all again next year!
