1998 Galway International Rally

Fresh from his fourth Irish Tarmac Championship title win in 1997, Austin McHale was out to defend his title in 1998 against strong opposition, many of whom had upgraded their machinery for the new season. The event included stages in Connemara on the Saturday to celebate the 25th anniversary of the rally where wiper difficulties saw McHale drop as low as 8th, before climbing back up to 2nd behind overnight night leader Bertie Fisher. As McHale piled on the pressure on day 2, a costly error from Fisher saw him hit a wall allowing the Dubliner to swoop in and claim his 6th Galway win.

[@blood_upon_the_rose]

I really miss rallying when it was like this

[@OldSchoolNI]

Now that is proper rallying, could listen to that all day, celiacs, imprezas and etc escorts spitting flames. Class.

[@shaneprendergast86]

Super footage! Grew up watching these and then watching the lads move on to WRC cars. We are spoiled in Ireland for rallying - far better than the WRC!!

[@H7KAL]

25 years ago, holly shit feels like yesterday tbh lol, Fishers impreza tho the ultimate group A impreza

[@joehart4370]

That was most enjoyable to watch thank you

[@c5twenty562]

Glorious stuff. Many thanks for this upload

[@bla855]

Now these were the great rally days in ireland ..the new Ford fiasta butterboxes are just boring and I wouldn't travel across the road to see them . Bring back group A 😫

[@explodingrabbit51]

Well firstly you'd need worthwhile roadcars for that formula to be brought back, and well...

[@AdrianKerins]

thats the year ryle nugent sat with micheal lyster , was doing chase for another crew , and at the end of loch na fuee stage nugent was out of the car getting sick . it was a disaster on the saturday trying to get around and back into service but wher the best of time in irish ralling

[@darrel.cooper]

Any bets for this years Galway International?

[@TommyBuckleyfournights]

Too much power. Not enough grip 😅

[@michaelstaunton1632]

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