Birr & District Motor Club 
Archive 2026
Endurance Trial Information Night - Friday 14th August 2026
Details
On Friday 14th August we are hosting an information night for Endurance Trials in the lead up to our Endurance Trial on Sunday 11th October. This will give any newcomers an idea on how to get set up and involved in this cheaper form of motorsport! There will be some Endurance Specification Cars on display and some food and refreshments will be available on the night. Looking forward to seeing you all there.
- Venue: Lusmagh GAA Centre, Co. Offaly (Eircode: R42 Y232) — 3 minutes from Banagher and 15 minutes from Birr
- Guest Speaker: Noel Devlin (ALMC)
- Endurance Specification Cars on display
- Complimentary finger food for all attending
Autotest - 19th April 2026
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Details
Join us at Roscrea, Co. Tipperary for our Autotest on Sunday 19th April 2026. Tests will be simple, easy to remember and suitable for all cars. This is a counting round of the Partsworld Munster Autotest Championship and the Motorsport Ireland National Autotest Championship.
- Venue: Roscrea, Co. Tipperary
- Entry Fee: €60 (incl. CPA Insurance) / €50 Novice/Junior/Beginner
- Entries close: Wednesday 15th April
- Enter via stopastride.live or email birrmotorclub@gmail.com
Clerk of the Course: Susan Smyth
Sign-on: 9.30am
Marshal Briefing: 10.00am
Drivers Safety Briefing: 10.15am
Tests Start: 10.30am SHARP
Schedule Update
Birr Stages Rally - 29th March 2026
Details
The Birr Stages Rally will make a highly anticipated return on Sunday, 29th March 2026, bringing top-class rallying back to the region in association with the Abbey Court Hotel, Pat Horan Motors Ltd The Camper Centre of Ireland, and Slattery's Garage Puckane Ltd.
After an absence of eight years, the event is delighted to be back in the Nenagh area, with the Abbey Court Hotel once again serving as rally headquarters.
Counting round of:
- Triton Showers Motorsport Ireland 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
Officials
Clerk of the Course: John Tynan
Deputy Clerk of the Course: David Forde
Secretary of the Event: Noelle Horan
Entries Secretary: Lisa Foley O'Connor
Chief Marshal: Podge Newe
HQ & Service
HQ: Abbey Court Hotel, Dublin Road, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, E45 KA99.
Service: Nenagh Mart
Scrutiny: K MACK Engineering
Main Event Sponsors:
- Abbey Court Hotel & Leisure Centre
- Pat Horan Motors Ltd The Camper Centre of Ireland
- Slattery's Garage Puckane Ltd
Pictures from the launch can be viewed below.
Rally Launch - 8th March 2026
Today we had our final PR and the launch for our upcoming Stages Rally on the 29th of March. A massive thanks to all who helped out, and a special word of thanks to the Abbey Court Hotel in Nenagh for the great hospitality and food! We look forward to returning here in 3 weeks' time.
Thank you to our Associate Sponsors:
- Abbey Court Hotel & Leisure Centre
- Pat Horan Motors Ltd The Camper Centre of Ireland
- Slattery's Garage (Puckane) main Peugeot and DS Automobile Dealers
Championships:
- Motorsport Ireland National Rally Championship
- Sligo Pallets Border Rally Championship
- Hugo Loonam Motors Midlands East Rally Championship
- Top Part West Coast Rally Championship
- MIJRS.ie - MI Junior Rally Series
Photos: Eye To Eye Photography