Motor Racing 

Mark Gallagher (right)

Congratulations to Mark Gallagher, Principal of the Belmayne A1 Team Ireland, for their great win in the A1 Grand Prix in Mexico on St. Patrick's Day 2008.   

Having worked for many years in Formula 1 motor sport with the Jordan Team Mark is now leading the Team Ireland in search of further glory. Well done to all concerned.

Shaun Gallagher (left) 

Shaun Gallagher took the Rookie of the Year title in the World Rally Championship at Rally Catalunya on the 7th March 2008.

This is Shaun's and World Rally Team Ireland's first year in the Championship so it's a great achievement all round.