Birr & District Motor Club 
Archive 2024
Turkey Chaser Autotest - Saturday 28th Dec 2024
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COC Kevin Maher has a fun day planned for Saturday the 28th December at Garahys Truck Garage, Birr (R42N277).
Tests will be easy on the brain and straight-forward. Great fun and hospitality assured
All drivers must have a valid Competition Licence or 1 Event Licence which are available for this Autotest. NO IRDS is required.
Please note: 1 Event Licences must be pre-booked in advance.
Schedule
Sign on: 8.45am
Drivers Briefing: 10:00AM
Start: 10.15AM
Clerk of the Course: Kevin Maher
Dep Clerk of the Course: Shane Burns
Birr Loose Surface Autocross - 10th November 2024
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Final Instructions 1 |
Final Instructions 2 |
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It's almost here! Our Loose Surface Autocross will be held on Sunday 10th November 2024.
We return to last year's site at Dereen Sand and Gravel, O'Brien's Bridge, Montpelier, Co. Limerick with the kind permission of Paddy Kelly.
In a change to last year, 2 Drivers will be taking to the track per lap!
We look forward to close battles as Drivers look to get the last Championship points, from the Junior classes, right through to the Buggies, Specials, 2WD Saloons and on to the 4WD Saloons.
The event is the Last counting round of:
- The Tallybrooke Civil Engineering Ltd National Loose Surface Autocross Championship
- The CJN Plant Ltd & Eamonn Barrett International Transport Ltd Munster Autocross Championship
Date: Sunday 10th November 2024.
Venue: Dereen Sand and Gravel, O'Brien's Bridge, Montpelier, Co. Limerick
Scrutiny: 8:00 AM
Marshals Briefing: 9:30 AM
Drivers Briefing: 9:45 AM
Practice: 10:00 AM
1st Timed Run: 10:30 AM
Clerk of Course: Noelle Horan
Mark your diary and view the Regulations above!
Birr Endurance Trial - Sun 22nd September 2024
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 Press Release 1 |
Seeded Entry list 20-09-2024 |
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Results from shannonsportsit.ie (Angus Sealy) |
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Details:
The last round of the Motorsport Ireland National Endurance Championship, the Birr & District Motor Club Endurance Trial is taking place on Sunday 22nd September 2024.
H.Q for the Endurance Trial is the Ballingarry/Knockshegowna Community Centre in Ballingarry, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary. Scrutiny/Documentation is from 7:30am with Start @10.00am and the first car finishes around 5:30pm.
HQ: Ballingarry/Knockshegowna Community Centre, Ballingarry, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary.
Sign on: 07:30 to 9.15am
Drivers Briefing 09:30
Start Time: 10.00
Finish Time: 17:30 Approx First Car Finishes.
Prize giving: 18:45
Clerk of the Course: Tristan Horan.
Birr Grass Surface Autocross Results - 25th August 2024
Below are the results of the Birr Grass Autocross and a thank you letter from the Clerk of the Course saying a big thank you to all Officials, Competitors and everyone that that helped make the day such a success.
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Thanks from Clerk |
Results (Online) |
Results (PDF) |
Birr Grass Surface Autocross - 25th August 2024
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Regs/Entry (pdf) |
 Final Instructions No 1 |
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Current Entries |
Live Results |
COC Davy Percy and his team have opened entries for our Grass Autocross running on Sunday, 25th August 2024
They are using the same great venue as last year near Cloughjordan (see regs above for details)
This will be a round of the
- Shannon Trophies National Grass Autocross Championship
- Barrett International Transport and CJN Plant Munster Autocross Championship.
Mark your diary and view the Regulations above!
Amended Car Treasure Hunt Results - Monday 5th August -
DJ & Fionn Tie for Birr & District Motor Club
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The Annual Tom O’Reilly Memorial Car Treasure Hunt took place on Monday 5th August based in Dooly’s Hotel Birr.
This year’s route started in Emmet Square then on to the Miletree, Clareen, Longford and finishing in Kinnitty Village. Clues were funny, challenging and entertaining.
An entry of 99 cars took part. Competition was fierce and eventually DJ Wilson and Fionn O’Carroll tied on 655 Marks to be declared Joint Winners along with a 3 way tie for Runner Up Position with Ruth Scully, Niamh Carroll and William Fleury coming in on 640 Marks. 3rd Overall ended up in a 4 way tie on 630 Marks for Denis Delaney, Eamon Crowley, Lorraine Brophy and Dermot Horan.
As ever the Birr & District Motor Club would to thank the residents along the route for their patience and understanding and Dooly’s Hotel for a magnificent HQ. A very special thanks to the organising team that was led by Eoin Longworth which comprised of Ethna Garahy, Una O’Brien, Theresa Moore, Susan Smyth, Pat Horan, Padraig Forde, Declan Burke, Conor Keane, Evan Murphy, Gerry McLoughlin, Claire Brady, Hal Lewis, Stephen Carway, Michael Parkinson and Mick Boland.
Tom O'Reilly Memorial Car Treasure Hunt - Monday 5th August
The Birr & District Motor Club Tom O'Reilly Memorial Annual Car Treasure Hunt will take on Monday 5th August 2024.
A fun filled evening for all the family is assured whilst finding and solving the clues along a Route which will prove both Challenging & Entertaining to all the participants.
Registration from 5:30 at Dooly's Hotel, Birr.
The Car Treasure Hunt is running in conjunction with the Birr Vintage Week & Arts Festival.
See more details on the Birr Vintage Week & Arts Festival by clicking here
Birr Summer Autotest Results - 7th July 2024
Below are the results of the Birr Summer Autotest and a thank you letter from the Clerk of the Course saying a big thank you to all Officials, Competitors and everyone that that helped make the day such a success.
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Results (Online) |
Results (PDF) |
Summer AutoTest - 7th July 2024
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Championship Diagrams |
Challenge Diagrams |
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Why not join us in Garahys, Birr for our fun filled Summer Autotest on the 7th July 2024. Tests will be Simple, easy to remember and will be suitable for Multi Venue, Endurance, Retro and Road Cars.
- Venue: Garahys Truck Garage, Birr (R42N277).
- Great days driving and fun assured.
- Round 4 of the MI National Autotest Championship
- Simple Open Tests on Sealed Surfaces.
- Suitable for Road, Multi Venue & Endurance Cars.
- One day event licences available on request.
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Tests will be suitable for all cars, with 2 Overall Awards consisting of:
- 1st Overall, Championship Classes.
- 1st Overall, Challenge Class.
Timetable
| 09:45am | Sign On |
| 10:45am | Safety Briefing |
| 11:00am | Tests Start |
AutoTest Weekend Results - 25th/26th May 2024
Below are the results of the Birr 2 Day Autotest and a thank you letter from the Local Community for the support and donations throughout the weekend.
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Saturday Results (online) |
Saturday Results (PDF) |
Sunday Results (online) |
Sunday Results (PDF) |
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Thanks from Community |
 Photos from Pee-Speed |
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AutoTest Weekend - 25th/26th May 2024
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Regs & Entry (docx) |
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Saturday Entries |
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Sunday Entries |
Sunday Diagrams |
Sunday Results |
Details
Why not join us in Road Master, Johnstown for our fun filled Autotest Weekend on the 25th/26th May 2024 . Tests will be Simple, easy to remember and will be suitable for Multi Venue, Endurance, Retro and Road Cars. Tests will be on sealed surfaces. This year is also rounds 5 & 6 of the Partsworld Munster Autotest Championship.
- Venue: Road Master, Johnstown, Urlingford, E41 TD40 (near M8, Junction 4)
- Great weekends driving and fun assured.
- Round 5 & 6 of the Partsworld Munster Autotest Championship.
- Suitable for Road, Multi Venue & Endurance Cars.
Clerk of the Course: Ger Conroy
Saturday Sign-on: 2.00pm with Start @3.00pm
Sunday Sign-on: 10.00am with Start @11.00am
Garahy Family Birr Stages Rally Results - 21st April, 2024
All results are now final.
Our Chief Marshal and Birr Motor Club would like to express our sincere thanks to all the marshals for their help and assistance at the Garahy Family Birr Stages Rally 2024.
See the full results and the full note from our Chief Marshal below.
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Results (online) |
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Stewards Decision 1 |
Stewards Decision 2 |
Thanks for Marshalling |
Garahy Family Birr Stages Rally - 21st April, 2024
Details
Get rid of the Winter Blues and get the Rally Car out of the Garage for for the forthcoming Birr Stages Rally on Sunday 21st April 2024.
HQ is Garahy's Garage, Fortal, Birr (R42 N277)
Payments to:
Birr & District Motor Club
BIC: BOFIIE2D
IBAN: IE51BOFI90167781213189
Full Bank Details
Huge thanks to our title Sponsors, The Garahy Family
Keep an eye on our social media channels:
- Facebook: Birr & District Motor Club
- Instagram: birrmotorclub
- X (Twitter): @birrstagesrally
- Club Website
Up to date Documents and Bulletins on Sportity password: BirrRally24
Birr Youth Training - 20th April, 2024
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There will be a Youth Training course on Saturday, 20th April in Dooly's Hotel, Birr from 17:30 to 18:30
A fantastic opportunity for Youths aged 12 - 18 years old to learn from experienced Marshals and Officials as they undertake their roles.
Register at training@motorsportireland.comPlease note a Parent or Legal Guardian must accompany the Youth Person at the Training.