​This week’s RIAC-Motorsport Ireland  classic video from the RPM Motorsport collection is highlights from the 1982 Galway International Rally.
Despite an off road altercation, Jimmy McRae proved to be the class of the field on the 1982 Galway International Rally. In typical Galway Rally conditions, McRae and co-driver Ian Grindrod powered clear of fellow Opel Ascona driver Ger Buckley and the Talbot Sunbeam mounted John Coyne. McRae, who had won the Irish Tarmac Championship the previous year elected to give away his points on this event as he was now focusing the European Rally Championship. The extra points received by Buckley and Coyne in particular, were to have a major bearing on the result of the 1982 Championship.

​Next week’s upload will see us move forward 10 years, to the 1992 Galway International Rally.
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​This week’s RIAC - Motorsport Ireland classic video from the RPM Motorsport collection is highlights from the 1992 Circuit of Ireland Retrospective.
With rallying growing into a sprint sport, with ever increasing technology in the cars, by the early 90s there was a sizeable appetite to run events in the old way with a focus on navigation, precision and endurance. UAC’s Circuit of Ireland Retrospective certainly ticked that box, taking the event back to it’s origins with standard road going cars, regularity sections and autotests as the crews travelled from North to South over 3 days to the finish in Waterford where Hill Scott and Isaac Busby were crowned the winners in their MG Midget.

​Next week’s upload will feature highlights from the 1982 Galway International Rally.
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​This week’s RIAC - Motorsport Ireland classic video from the RPM Motorsport collection is highlights from the 1972 Circuit of Donegal International Rally, the first ever running of the event which this year will mark it’s golden anniversary.
Following on from the successful Rally of the Rosses in 1971, the following year Donegal Motor Club stepped up to international status with the running of the Circuit of Donegal International Rally under the guidance of Clerk of the Course Austin Frazer. 119 starters left the Rossapenna Hotel in Downings with Cathal Curley and Peter Scott racing into an early lead in their lightweight BMW 2002 Ti built by Donald McEnaney. Curley successfully fought off the challenges of Adrian Boyd and Billy Coleman over the 33 stage event to take the win.
This programme will be available to stream below from 7pm on January 6th.

​Next week’s upload will feature highlights from the 1992 Circuit of Ireland Retrospective.
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The kitchen is closed today the 4th of January 2022.  
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We apologise for any inconvenience caused. 

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​This week’s RIAC - Motorsport Ireland classic video from the RPM Motorsport collection is highlights from the 1996 Irish Formula Opel Championship.
Ireland’s premier single seater class in the 90s provided a thrilling championship battle in 1996. This season roundup contains highlights from 5 of the 10 rounds covering rounds in Mondello, Phoenix Park and Kirkistown. By the mid-way point of the season, Michael Edgar appeared to be the championship favourite as he aimed for his 3rd championship victory in 5 years, but a non-finish caused by a multi car collision in Kirkistown brought Derek Cunneely right into the championship fray. The scene was set for a title showdown in the final round at Mondello Park where Edgar and Cunneely would go head to head for the title. Despite Edgar’s best attempts however, Cunneely managed to fend him off in a spectacular wheel to wheel battle to claim the championship by 3 points.
This programme will be available to stream below from 7pm on December 23rd.

​Next week’s upload will feature highlights from the star studded 2001 Punchestown World Rally Masters event.
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Vouchers 2021

Vouchers for 2021 have been extended up until we close for Christmas on the 24th of December 2021 and are redeemable in our Clubhouse restaurant, La Ruelle wine bar and for wine takeaway offers.

Please note the final date for wine orders will be the 23rd of December at 3 pm. 

To order please contact Christophe on 087 671 43 68 or email christophe@riac.ie 


Renewals 2022

Membership renewals will be due on 1st January 2022 accompanied by some good news.

Invoices were emailed from info@riac.ie  on 09/11/2021 search 'Royal Irish Automobile Club  Membership Invoice' in your inbox. 

As social distancing guidelines are still in place in the RIAC office, we would appreciate if payments could be made online, by bank transfer, post, or over the phone.

Payment can be made via the below options:

• Online – Via the new member login section on RIAC website OR payment link emailed on 09/11/2021 search 'Royal Irish Automobile Club  Membership Invoice' in your inbox.
• Bank transfer – contact Holly for details

• Post - Cheque accepted
• Credit card – over the phone on 01 677 5141

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If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact Holly on 01 6775141 or email info@riac.ie  

This week’s RIAC- Motorsport Ireland classic video from the RPM Motorsport collection is highlights from the 1996 Dunlop Fiat Uno Challenge.
The Fiat Uno Challenge was an extremely popular racing class in the 90s offering competitive racing on an affordable budget. The 1996 season saw full grids and lots of action as Mark Turley, Roy McShane and Graham McClintock battled it out for the title. As the season began to draw to a close, Turley surged to the front of the points as he kept out of trouble to take the title.
This programme will be available to stream below from 7pm on December 9th.

​Next week’s upload will feature action from the 2001 Lark in the Park Rally.
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The kitchen will be closed this morning 26/11/2021 and will reopen at 12 noon for soup and sandwiches. 

We apologise for any inconvenience caused. 

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