1st IRELAND RALLY
May 10–14, 2027
DUBLIN > CONNEMARA > LOUGH ERNE > BELFAST
5 DAYS - 4 STAGES - 1000 km
DISCOVER IRELAND FOR THE FIRST TIME
After Scotland in 2025, CNP continues its exploration of the most beautiful Celtic roads with a brand-new destination: Ireland. A land of legends, breathtaking scenery and deeply rooted traditions, the Emerald Isle offers an exceptional playground for driving enthusiasts. Between lakes, mountains, dramatic cliffs and spectacular coastlines, this inaugural edition promises a unique immersion into one of Europe’s most authentic destinations.FROM DUBLIN TO BELFAST
This brand-new route will take participants from Dublin to Belfast over four stages through some of the island’s most spectacular landscapes. After an opening stage leading crews to the shores of Connemara, the itinerary follows the west coast towards Lough Erne before a loop stage allowing participants to fully enjoy Northern Ireland’s wild roads without changing hotels. The rally then heads towards Belfast via the legendary Giant’s Causeway. Staying true to the CNP philosophy, both the start and finish hotels have been carefully selected away from busy city centres to ensure comfort, easy access and premium hospitality, while still allowing participants to discover both Dublin and Belfast. The rally will also begin close to one of Ireland’s most prestigious golf courses.
RALLY PROGRAMME
MONDAY
10/05/2027
WELCOME
DUBLIN
Vehicle delivery
Free lunch
Tripmaster calibration
General briefing
The K Club & Golf Hotel, Dublin
TUESDAY
11/05/2027
STAGE 1
DUBLIN > CONNEMARA
250 KM
2 Regularity Tests
Lunch en route
Ashford Castle Lodge Hotel, Cong
WEDNESDAY
12/05/2027
STAGE 2
CONNEMARA > LOUGH ERNE
250 KM
2 Regularity Tests
Lunch en route
Lough Erne Resort
THURSDAY
13/05/2027
STAGE 3
LOUGH ERNE > LOUGH ERNE
250 KM
2 Regularity Tests
Lunch en route
Lough Erne Resort
FRIDAY
14/05/2027
STAGE 4
LOUGH ERNE > BELFAST
250 KM
2 Regularity Tests
Lunch en route
Culloden Estate Hotel, Belfast
COMPLETE ROUTE
HOW TO PARTICIPATE?
RALLY FORMAT
The rally follows a roadbook route including touring sections and regularity tests, but without time controls or time cards. The only mandatory schedule is the stage start time. No penalties are applied for arriving early or late. Passage controls may be positioned throughout the route to verify that the official itinerary has been followed.REGULARITY TESTS
The regularity tests take place on open public roads and must be driven at an average speed set by the organiser, ranging from 30 to 60 km/h depending on the road profile. One or several average speed changes may be specified in the roadbook. Starts are given from a standing start every 30 seconds, following the order of presentation.TIMING & RESULTS
Timing is recorded to the nearest second. The organiser may install intermediate timing points at any location throughout the regularity tests at its sole discretion. No timing will be recorded during the first kilometre of each test, nor within villages or built-up areas.MEASURING DEVICES
All electronic and mechanical measuring devices are permitted (smartphones, GPS units, stopwatches, tripmeters, etc.). There are no restrictions on the equipment you choose to use, and GPS-based devices are fully authorised. Remote displays and their associated control units are also permitted.