Kris Meeke finishes Day 1 of the Donegal International Rally with a growing advantage after completing the first set of timed stages. After leading following Stage 1, Meeke extends his position through Stage 2 at Sean Bhaile, pushing his advantage further as the rally progresses. The rally continues to build momentum into Stage 5, where Meeke again lengthens his lead heading into the last stage of the day on Day 1. By the end of the final stage at Derryreel, Meeke takes an 11.8-second lead into Day 2. Callum Devine, the defending champion, is listed second overall at that point, trailing Meeke by 11.8 seconds. The reports cover the rally’s movement through Sean Bhaile and the final stage at Derryreel, with Meeke consistently posting fastest or top positions across the closing stages of Day 1.