Raftery Gets Last-Minute Call for Rally Terra Sarda in Sardinia
Aoife Raftery receives last-minute invitation to compete in Rally Terra Sarda in Sardinia Galway-based rally driver Aoife Raftery has received a last-minute invitation to compete in the prestigious Rally Terra Sarda in Sardinia, Italy. Representing the Motorsport Ireland Rally Academy, Raftery will take on the two-day tarmac rally behind the wheel of a Renault Clio Rally5, with Swedish co-driver Ida Lidebjer-Granberg by her side. This...
Aoife Raftery Chosen for World Rally Championship programme
Irish rally driver Aoife Raftery has been selected for the prestigious World Rally Championship’s Beyond Rally Women’s Driver Development Programme. A member of the Motorsport Ireland Rally Academy, Aoife is one of just 15 female drivers chosen from across the globe to participate in this initiative, aimed at boosting female representation in the sport at the highest levels. Currently competing in the Hankook Tires Junior FIA European...
Aoife Raftery’s first Irish Tarmac Rally Championship class win
Motorsport Ireland Rally Academy driver Aoife Raftery secured her first-ever Irish Tarmac Rally Championship class win at the Modern Tires Ulster Rally on Saturday. Driving her Peugeot 208 Rally4, Raftery, a native of Craughwell, led the class from start to finish, demonstrating her tarmac prowess. The Ulster Rally wasn’t just a victory; it served as vital preparation for Raftery ahead of the Rali Ceredigion in Wales, the fifth round...
Tips for self-driving in Europe
Thinking of a driving holiday in Europe? We have some tips writes Laura Keane Before you go: Check with your insurer that you are covered to drive in all countries. Make sure your insurance cert and registration documents are with you and the number for your claims line if an accident occurs. Now would be a good time to take out breakdown cover for abroad if it is not already included. Read the small print – will they bring the car...
