LIMERICK is to jointly host the World Rally Championship, Motorsport Ireland confirmed this morning (Tuesday January 9).
Limerick Motor Club had presented a bid to Motorsport Ireland to host the World Rally Championship (WRC) at Limerick Racecourse in Patrickswell.
At a press conference held this morning, Aiden Harper, president of Motorsport Ireland confirmed that the three-year WRC deal would see a joint hosting of the event shared between Limerick, Waterford, and Kerry.
The decision was taken due to the incredibly strong proposals by each motor club, leading to a difficult decision for officials of Motorsport Ireland.
The WRC will be held in Ireland in 2025, 2026, and 2027, with each location to host the competition for one year.
It has not yet been decided what year Limerick will host the championship.
It is hoped that the initial three year deal will lead to Ireland hosting more WRC events after the first three years has passed.
The hosting of the international rally event will now hinge on the securing of government funding.
