The Galway Motor Club has announced the postponement of the 2025 Galway International Rally which was due to take place this weekend due to damage caused by Storm Éowyn.
The decision was taken after consultation with Motorsport Ireland following significant infrastructural damage along the rally route.
The rally was due consist of 15 special stages, nine on the Saturday in the Headford and Tuam areas, and six on the Sunday close to Monivea.
ESB Networks said around 246,000 customers are still without power in Ireland as of Monday morning, many in the western region.
A statement from Galway Motor Club read: “Galway Motor Club, having consulted with Motorsport Ireland, regret to announce the postponement of the 2025 Corrib Oil Galway International Rally which was scheduled to take place on Saturday and Sunday.
“Storm Éowyn has caused significant infrastructural damage along the rally route. Having consulted with Galway County Council and utilities providers it is clear that a large number of residents will still be without power and water into next weekend.
“Priority must be given to workers bringing back crucial services to those living along rally route and the club are acutely aware of not causing additional delays in the restoration of these services.
“In addition to this, mobile phone coverage has also been severely impacted in the region which would impact the safe running of the event.
“This is not a decision Galway Motor Club has taken lightly, but for the overall welfare of those living in the Headford, Tuam and Monivea areas, it is the right decision.
“We wish to thank Motorsport Ireland for their support and guidance over the last number of days and we will work closely with them to find an alternative date to run the event later in the year.”
