A Host of sporting superstars gathered to support the forthcoming Darren Swanton Memorial Rally Sprint at the official launch at Lifetime Lab, Cork footballer Noel O’ Leary, Munster rugby’s Billy Holland and British rally champion Keith Cronin were present to launch the event due to take place at the former Kinsale Road Landfill on May 22nd.

The rally, now in its second year hopes to raise €50,000 for Marymount Hospice which will move to its new home in Bishopstown later this year. Close to one hundred entrants will compete against the clock to secure the perpetual Darren Swanton Cup in speed trials along the 2km track with teams travelling from all over Ireland and the UK for one of the rally circuits most prestigious and unique events.

 
Billy Holland Munster Rugby,Gerard Quinn Ford Motorsport,Deputy Lord Mayor Cllr.Michael Ahern,Noel O'Leary Cork Football and Brian O Keefe 2010 winner pictured at the launch of the Darren Swantom memorial rally at Lifetime Lab

The event will also offer family fun with a tented village containing market stalls, trade stands and a play zone. On the day the organisers hope to set new world records with the fastest landfill speed record and the fastest assembly of a Massey Ferguson tractor.

Regina Donnelly Chairperson of Marymount Hospice fundraising committee said “We are delighted the rally will take place again this year and recognise the trojan effort the organizers, Cork Motor Club, Bishopstown Lions Club and Cork City Council make to create this fun event to support Marymount Hospice”

Further information and details available from 

Conor Calnan

Public Relations Officer Great Stuff Caterers Cork City Rally Sprint

Tel; 087 8347846

email; conorcalnan@yahoo.ie