David Kelly wins his first Donegal Harvest Stages Rally, taking the overall victory in a Skoda Fabia RS Rally2. Multiple updates from Highland Radio say Kelly finishes about 20 seconds ahead of Michael Boyle, also driving a Skoda Fabia RS Rally2. Shane Quinn, a Longford driver, places third overall, completing the top positions mentioned across the coverage.
Coverage also describes how Kelly’s lead builds over successive stages. Highland Radio reports that by Stage 6 Kelly leads by 1.6 seconds, then extends his advantage after further runs, and enters the final stage with a significant buffer. The rally features setbacks for other top contenders: Highland Radio notes puncture trouble for Kevin Eves after he was near the lead, and an off for Michael Boyle during Stage 7, which removes them from contention.
A separate Highland Radio piece adds reaction from drivers after the rally, while the Donegal Daily report characterises Kelly’s performance as dominant. Across sources, the focus remains on Kelly’s progression through the stages, the margin over the runner-up, and key retirements or incidents among leading crews.
