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06 Sept 2025

Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally stage locations and start times 

The three-day tarmac rally covering 270km, the only one of its kind in Ireland and the UK, will see more than 200 crews compete over 20 stages

Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally stage locations and start times 

Callum Devine and Noel O'Sullivan are looking to make it three in a row in Donegal at the weekend

The 2025 Donegal International Rally gets underway on Thursday evening with a ceremonial start on Port Road, Letterkenny. 

When the real action begins the following day, Malin Head, Mamore Gap, and Coolcross in Inishowen will each be tackled twice on Friday.

Saturday's route remains largely unchanged from the previous year. However, High Glen and Lough Keel will now take place in the morning, while Knockalla and Garrygort are set for the later stages of the day. A total of eight stages are planned for Saturday.

On Sunday, Carnhill joins the lineup, replacing Gartan. Meanwhile, fan favourites Atlantic Drive and Fanad Head will continue to provide the thrilling action that the Donegal Rally is known for.

Saturday's route remains largely unchanged from the previous year. However, High Glen and Lough Keel will now take place in the morning, while Knockalla and Garrygort are set for the later stages of the day. A total of eight stages are planned for Saturday.

On Sunday, Carnhill joins the lineup, replacing Gartan. Meanwhile, fan favourites Atlantic Drive and Fanad Head will continue to provide the thrilling action that the Donegal Rally is known for. 

The full stages and start times are: 

Friday

Malin Head SS1/4 11:05 & 14:25

Mamore Gap SS2/5 12:05 & 15:30

Coolcross SS3/6 12:55 & 16:15

Saturday

High Glen SS7/9 9:40 & 12:00

Lough Keel SS8/10 10:10 & 12:30

Knockalla SS11/13 14:30 & 17:22

Garrygort SS12/14 15:15 & 18:00

Sunday

Carnhill SS15/18 11:00 & 14:30

Atlantic Drive SS16/19 11:50 & 15:20

Fanad SS17/20 12:30 & 16:02

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