06/11/2007 -

Rally Ireland World Rally Championship

RALLY IRELAND – DETAILS OF ROAD CLOSURES SLIGO BOROUGH 15TH – 18TH NOVEMBER

Please take note that as a result of traffic issues arising from the FIA World Rally Championship 2007 the following roads will be closed:

• Ash Lane will be closed to all vehicular traffic daily from 6.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. from Thursday 15th November to Sunday 18th November 2007.
• Quay Street will be closed from 7.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. on Saturday 17th November 2007
• Clarion Road will be restricted access only from 6.00 p.m. on Thursday 15th November 2007 to 8.00 p.m. on Sunday 18th November 2007.

Diversions will be in operation. Alternative routes will be signposted.

RALLY IRELAND – DETAILS OF ROAD CLOSURES SLIGO COUNTY 15TH – 18TH NOVEMBER

• Thursday 15th November - Calry
  Period of Closure 04.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.  
  
  Road L-7420-0 from its junction with Local Road L-3407-22 in Formoyle north east to its junction with Local Road L-7418-29 in Formoyle.  Road L-7418-29 from its junction with Local Road L-7420-0 in Formoyle east and south to its junction with Regional Road R278 in Formoyle.
  
  Alternative routes for this general area are via N16, L-3407-22, L-7418-0, R278,  L-7423-0.
  
• Friday 16th November - Geevagh
  Period of Closure  05.05 a.m. to 14.29 p.m. 
  
  From Junction of Regional Road R284 with Local Road L-1101-0 in Drummacool via Local Roads in Carrownadargey, Straduff and Glen, L-1101-0, L-1101-70, L-11014-0, L-11015-0 to Sligo/Roscommon County Boundary.
  
  Alternative route for this general area are via junction of Regional road R284 with Local Road L-5207-0 and on to Local Road L-5101-0 in Ballinakill, through Rooghan, Aughoo and Carrownagilty to Carrownadargey, and Local Road L-52071 and Local Road L-52072 off Local Road L-5207 in Carrownyclowan.
  
  Alternative route via junction of Regional road R284 with Local Road L-1102-0 in Straduff, Geevagh through to Tapp, and Local Road L-11016-0 off Local Road L-1102-0 in Tapp.
  
• Friday 16th November – Lough Gill
  Period of Closure   06.24 a.m. to 15.48 p.m.
  
  From the Leitrim/Sligo County Boundary westwards along the R 286 to it’s junction with Local Road L-7428-0 at Kiltycahill.
  
  The alternative route will be along R278 from its junction with R286 at Bellanode to County Leitrim via Colgagh /Fivemilebourne.
  
• Sunday 18th November – Mullaghmore
  Period of Closure 10.08a.m. to 16.08 p.m.
  
  Roads L-7101-17 and L-7101-0 from junction of Local Road L-7101-17 with Local Road L-7102-0 at Kilkilloge north west and around Mullaghmore Head to junction of Local Road L-7101-0 with R279 at Mullaghmore Pier.
  
  Access to Mullaghmore Pier will be via the R279.  As there is no alternative route for Mullaghmore Head, inconvenience will be kept to a minimum and all residents will be facilitated whenever possible.

RALLY IRELAND – STAGE BY STAGE GUIDE

With less two weeks to go until Rally Ireland sees the World Rally Championship come to these shores for the first time on the 15th-18th of November, it’s time for spectators to begin planning how to get the best out of all the action.

Roscommon stage

The Roscommon stage of Rally Ireland will see competitors pass through the village of Arigna, close to the borders of both Sligo and Leitrim, on Friday the 16th of November. 

There is good parking on the approach road to Arigna Village but access to the village itself for spectating will be restricted after the passage of the safety cars so you are advised to arrive early.

Tyrone Stage

The Tyrone stages of Rally Ireland will see competitors pass through Sloughan Glen, Murley and Fardross on Saturday the 17th and Sunday the 18th of November. 

With regard to Sloughan Glen, the Rally Route approaches the stage from the West through Pettigo and Drumskinny and this must be kept clear, as for Murley and Fardross the key advice is to approach both stages via the A4 and to park on verge of the A4.

Sligo stage

The Sligo stages of Rally Ireland will see competitors pass through the villages of Geevagh, Lough Gill and Mullaghmore on Friday the 16th and Sunday the 18th of November. 

Travelling from Sligo to Geevagh leave the N4 and head East along the R284. This is a Rally Route and must be kept clear so be careful not to obstruct it.

Regarding Lough Gill there will be parking restrictions in Dromahair village and it is recommended that you allow extra time to get to the stage.  At Mullaghmore, the final stage of Rally Ireland, parking on the Rally Route to the east of the N15 is prohibited and cars parked on it will be towed.

Leitrim Stage

The Leitrim stage of Rally Ireland will see competitors pass through the villages of Glenboy and Drumshanbo, on Friday the 16th of November.  Regarding the Glenboy stage, there is limited parking on the N16 and any cars causing an obstruction will be towed.

The rally route passes through Drumshanbo and onto the R207 to go back to the final service of the day in Sligo.  Care should be taken not to obstruct the Rally Route.

Fermanagh stage

The Fermanagh stages of Rally Ireland will see competitors pass through the villages of Tempo and Ballinamallard on Saturday the 17th of November.  The key advice is to avoid these villages as any cars parked there will be towed.

The Donegal stage of Rally Ireland will see competitors drive along Donegal Bay on the final day of the rally, Sunday the 18th of November. 

If approaching the stage from the North via the R231 remember that the Rally Route uses the R231 from Ballintra to access the start and it must be kept clear.

The event website www.rallyireland.org will keep you up to date on the best spectator locations, parking, community information and park and ride facilities.

Information supplied by Rally Ireland – further details available on www.rallyireland.org

Calry Rally Maps - 674 kbs

Geevagh Rally Maps - 700 kbs

Lough Gill Rally Maps - 600 kbs

Mullaghmore Rally Maps - 326 kbs

Rally Poster - 2,809 kbs

Sligo Overview - 2,714 kbs

Final Version Service Park - 1,792 kbs