Ready for a three hour episode? Because the Savage FINcast has got three hour episode for ya. Craig, Raven, Jim, and Mark peel back the cover of Savage Dragon 270 to witness the aftermath of last issue. With Walter is on the run, Mickey lurking in the shadows, and Frank is slumming it in Dimension X this issue has got more plot threads then you can…

Its a moderately tardy episode of the Savage FINcast! Hosts Jim, Craig, Raven, and Mark take a look at Savage Dragon 269, where not even a singular 69 occurs. Malcolm and the new SOS is acclimating to San Fran life. But something fishy is going on down. And possibly something Mickey as well. All this, and Erik Larsen news, listener letters, and FIN…

It’s another exciting episode of the Savage FINcast, show hosts Craig, Jim, and Mark take a look at Savage Dragon 268 as Malcolm and Maxine settle into their new San Fransisco lives. Unexpected foes, unexpected visitors, and unexpected heart break! This and more, with Erik Larsen News, Listener letters, and FINteresting Conversations. Oh yeah, and …

After a long wait, the Savage FINcast returns to celebrate the nuptials of Angel Murphy and Frankie Darling. Craig, Jim, and Mark take a look at the highly anticipated 100 page giant anniversary issue Savage Dragon 267! Extended flashback, pre-wedding jitters, and unexpected guests. This issue has it all, but does it live up to to the anticipation?…

The Savage FINcast Retro returns after a slight delay. Sorry about that. Craig, Jim, and Mark take a look at the first two issues of the Star mini-series and talk a lot about the premise of Star. What worked, what really didn’t, and what might have.By Craig, Jim, & Raven

Apologies for the delay, the summer months truly got away from us. But the Savage FINcast Retro returns for a brand new episode. Hosts Craig, Jim, and Mark take a loot at the second SuperPatriot mini-series, Liberty & Justice. Where Johnny learns he’s got kids now. And a world wide terror organization is gunning for him. Spoiler Warning. The gang b…

We know just how exciting and entertaining he is behind the wheel of 'Baby Blue' but this time we figure out just exactly who Frank Kelly is as a person. A beacon of enthusiasm, fun and positivity, here we learn about other aspects of Frank's life that provided challenges and his development into the character that we all love today. ★ Support this…

In Part 2 of 4 we speak to our very own Toni Kelly and Sarah Hall who are teaming up to compete in Barbados! We chat to Toni about her 10+ year hiatus from the sport and the thoughts of getting back into it. Sarah gives us a flavour of her professional and competitive backgrounds. We discuss the key dates in terms of getting there. And much more! ★…

A feature length episode on the role of Clerk of The Course has been on the agenda for some time and we finally get to it! Graham Scallan took on the role of COC for the recent Wexford Stages Rally. Here we get an open, honest and transparent account of how a Rally is run in modern times. It's an extremely insightful listen. ★ Support this podcast …

He's had a week to soak it all in and here we get to chat to Ireland's recently crowned JWRC Champion William Creighton. We delve into the mindset. Trusting the process over a period of time. Giving up not an option. Dreams as a youngster. All this and more ★ Support this podcast ★By Kevin Regan

Barbados Rally Carnival has all the hallmarks of a cracking experience over two weekends starting in late November and into early December. Greg Cozier has been involved in all things Motorsport in Barbados for quite some time. In this first of a 4 part Mini Series we get in an insight into the History of the Carnival, we remember the RPM coverage …

Terry Hegarty and Anthony Nestor joined us to answer comments from our viewers and listeners. Talk of WRC rounds, WRC stars in Ireland, Event timings, Sprints etc some things among the agenda! ★ Support this podcast ★By Kevin Regan

Join us as we reflect on the Cork 20. Get your comments in. Please donate here to Aria's Donegal to Dingle Trek : https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/ariasadventures?fbclid=IwAR03Ils2eLPtIrWPaDb-WSnt4Dn36YlzdhSsKFGRdr-psPB8a8oRnciEzP8 ★ Support this podcast ★By Kevin Regan

You've heard of Carpool Karaoke with James Corden?! Well this episode sees Toni Kelly alongside Andrew Nesbitt for a spin along some of Andrew's favourite stages in Donegal! It's a super story where we see another side of Andrew and in doing so we ride along some of the best stages in the world! Sit back, relax and enjoy! ★ Support this podcast ★…

It’s all out action in this latest episode of the Savage FINcast. Fists fly, sound effects thoom, walls crumble, as your hosts Craig and Jim, are joined once again by Mark Welser to take a look at Savage Dragon 266. It’s a nail-biting adventure to the city by the bay, as we witness Malcolm and Maxine Dragon make one of the most important decisions …

Craig Rahill and Conor Smith have been turning a few heads over the past couple of years. Despite being only 19 years old, Craig is lighting it up in class 11R and is harbouring big hopes for the future. We caught up with the duo for this weeks Podcast ahead of Sligo. ★ Support this podcast ★By Kevin Regan

The Savage FINcast Retro has finally come to the revelation strewn conclusion of the first run of Freak Force! Regular hosts Craig and Jim and joined by renowned Freak Force fanboy Augie De Blieck! Who can now finally put the record straight about Freak Force once and for all!By Craig, Jim, & Raven

You will go a long way before you find a more passionate rally man than Tommy Hayes. Tommy joins Toni for a great wide ranging chat about recent events, thoughts on coverage, TV and lots more. ★ Support this podcast ★By Kevin Regan

Having already recorded a feature interview with Becs prior to the sad passing of Craig Breen, Toni sat down with Becs once again and had a very heart warming conversation about her dear friend. The stories are cherished and we are very grateful to Becs for sharing them. ★ Support this podcast ★By Kevin Regan

Becs Williams needs no introduction. For years she excelled in covering Rallying and is at the forefront of WRC's All Live service. Becs also of course has covered the Tarmac Championship and has made great friends here. This episode was recorded before the untimely passing of Craig Breen. ★ Support this podcast ★…

Tonight on The Irish Rally Podcast we take a very family themed approach to our look back on the Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally. 3 Siblings competing in the same event at the same time isn't unprecedented but it is somewhat rare with the Harris, Kearney, Driver and Kelly families among those achieving this feat over the years. This ye…

Oisin Kelly presents a preview of the 2023 Donegal International Rally Live from St Eunan's GAA club, organised by Ronhill Rallying in aid of the Letterkenny Community Creche. Guests include: David Bogie Callum Devine Gary Jennings James Cullen Rory Kennedy Eugene Donnelly, John O'Donnell Ronan Hilferty ★ Support this podcast ★…

Donall Barrett holds the distinction of winning the Donegal International Rally three years in a row alongside his great friend - The late Manus Kelly. The first of those wins came just one year after the duo had taken the National in Donegal in 2015. Here we get to know Donall away from Rallying. We learn about his success away from the stages, gr…

The Savage FINcast retro returns to look at some actual Savage Dragon issues! Hosts Raven, Jim, and special guest referee Mark Welser witness Dragon’s first bout with The Fiend, as well as his first tussle with the mysterious Octopus.By Craig, Jim, & Raven

Let the bodies hit the floor in this very late (we’re very sorry) episode of the Savage FINcast. Where Jim & Craig are once again joined by podcast pinch hitter Mark Welser. To talk about the latest issue of Savage Dragon, Savage Dragon 265. Samurai is making her move on Malcolm Dragon and fam, and its not going to be pretty. All that plus Letters.…

Join us for another blockbuster episode! We have Gary Kiernan, Kevin Eves, Jason Black and Eddie Doherty on AT THE SAME TIME! But that's not all! We have interviews with Callum Devine and Rob Duggan. And Photographer Dave Harrigan joins us also to give us an insight into life capturing the action from the ditches! Shoutout to: www.murraymotorsport.…

A story for the ages! Eugene Donnelly is a 5 time Tarmac Champion and highly thought of far and wide. But here we get to know 'Genie' in a way that very few will have seen or heard before. We discover the difficulties growing up, the trials and tribulations of life and the impact that Rallying had on some of those aspects in both a positive and neg…

Toni Kelly sits down and speaks with recent Rally Croatia JWRC Winner Eamonn Kelly. It was an emotional weekend in Croatia and Eamonn describes it all for us including his win. Rob Duggan is also back in the country and will contest this weekend's Rally of The Lakes in the Melvyn Evans prepared Polo R5. Rob gives great insight into his story and te…

Our latest offering brings us to a truly amazing story. In September 2022 Ken Blanche was fighting for his life after suffering from not one but two heart attacks. And remarkably just a short time later he was back calling notes again in a Rally Car! We called down to Ken's house to chat with the colourful Carlow man who put everything on the line …

In this latest episode of the Savage FINcast Retro, hosts Jim and Raven are joined by special guest host Mark Welser to talk about Freak Force 15 & 16.By Craig, Jim, & Raven

The latest Live Interactive show will also include a Tracker Unit Demo by Terry Hegarty. We put Entry List Queries to Nestor. We chat to Tom Scallan & Tomas O’Rourke. We look back at the COI, look ahead to the Moonraker and much more! Shoutout to: SVS Productions PFT Travel Rally Connection Techntools.ie (Use ‘Irishrallypodcast’ for 10% discount on…

On our latest show we have a super conversation with Keith Lyons. This wouldn't look out of place on 'The Whole Person - Life Beyond The Stages' and we got some incredible driver and business insight here. We bring you the class winners from the Circuit of Kerry. We take a look at The Circuit of Ireland. And we release a statement following on from…

The Savage FINcast returns with one for the ages, a knock down, drag out, slobberknocker of an interview with the one, the only Erik Larsen. FINcast hosts Craig, Jim, & Raven get the skinny on Erik’s process on Savage Dragon 263 & 264. And the details might shock and surprise you!By Craig, Jim, & Raven

There would be very few people that will have known as much about James Cullen as Toni Kelly. But even Toni was amazed at what she found out about her hero! This is James Cullen - The Whole Person! Shoutout to SVS Productions, Tech N Tools, PFT Travel, Rally Connection and Murray Motorsport. ★ Support this podcast ★…

Join us for a blockbuster programme! ‍ We chat to the following: ‍ Class 11R winner Jack Shanahan ‍ Modified winner Gary Kiernan, Frank Kelly & Daniel McKenna all at the one time! ‍ Runner up Robert Barrable & Gordon Noble. ‍ Toni Kelly spoke to overall winners Josh Moffett & Andy Hayes at the Finish Ramp. ‍ Kevin O’Driscoll will be along with clas…

S4 E8 West Cork Preview - Jack Shanahan - Chris Hyland - Andrew Browne - Anthony Nestor Join us as we look ahead to West Cork! We chat Live to Chris Hyland from HM Productions regarding the Live Stream operation. We find out about Jack Shanahan’s foray into Rallying. Andrew Browne gives us the ERC lowdown after winning ERC3 with Jon Armstrong and h…

The Savage FINcast is going bizarro, as finally Savage Dragon 264 has landed in our hot hands, and all of Paul Dragon’s secrets are revealed to us. Craig, Raven, & Jim delve into this book length epic recounting the history of Paul and the various differences his universe exhibits to the ones we know from our Savage Dragon. All that, plus listener …

S4 E7 Midland Moto Recap - BRC - ERC - NIRC - West Cork Entry Chats with David Moynihan/Philip White What a chaotic weekend of action ahead! Fantastic to see so many crews competing all over the globe! We cover BRC, ERC, NIRC, recap on the Midland Moto Stages Rally, Chat about the West Cork Entry, discussions with David Moynihan & Philip White, we …

Guests this week include Stephen O’Hanlon who’s flying it lately with Mark Donnelly. Daniel Barry on competing overseas & closer to home this weekend. Daniel McKenna who’s also due out in Longford. And what exactly is happening in Donegal? Class winners from Fivemiletown and Midland Entry also discussed! ★ Support this podcast ★…

The brand new series kicks off with one of Irish Rallying's most successful drivers both on and off the stages! Donagh Kelly came from a modest enough background but has gone on to achieve great things both in Rallying and in Business. He doesn't do this type of thing too often and we got a real glimpse into the mind of the extremely focused Donega…

It’s THE END (for now) as Craig, Raven, and Jim revisit the titanic showdown of Ant, Spawn, and Malcolm Dragon vs the Mighty One in the pages of Ant #6. Much is familiar, but some new surprises just might be in store. Also, we talk the 90s music scene. And figure out what the heck a Juiceharp is actually is. TIMESTAMPS 03:02 – Savage Dragon 266 Cov…

S4 E5 Feature Conversation with Marshal, Timekeeper & Lifelong Rally Volunteer Caroline McGuinness Recently we caught up with Caroline and discussed many different aspects of volunteering at a rally; the challenges a marshal faces, the differences between regulations in the North and South and much more indeed. It's a show you won't want to miss an…

Killarney Forestry & Eurocables Belfast Reviews - Chats with Jack Kennedy & Stephen Wright - Fivemiletown Entry We delve into all of the above where Stephen tells us exactly why he hasn't registered for the McGrady Insurance Northern Ireland Rally Championship. Jack Kennedy fresh from school chats to us about his Killarney forestry exploits along w…

James Leckey was on the crest of a wave in 1998 having won the Killarney Rally of the Lakes in dramatic circumstances in a showdown with Austin MacHale. But after that year James decided to focus on work. Now he has returned to scratch the rally itch and we catch up with him to find out why he has returned, why he chose business over Rallying, and …

James Fulton was delighted to have secured his first WRC podium alongside Craig Breen at Rally Sweden with a second place finish. Our Toni Kelly caught up with James last week to discuss what this meant to him. James also gave great insight into the world of WRC in general. NOTE: Catch Episode 1 of 'The Whole Person - Life Beyond The Stages' with T…

We caught up with William Creighton on the back of his recent JWRC win at Rally Sweden. We spoke to Eamonn Kelly after his weekend on the same event. And we chat to Ronan O'Neill on guiding Adrian Hetherington to 3rd place on the Riponian Rally in the British Historic Rally Championship! We also tee up next weeks content! Shoutout to www.techntools…

Lots to delve into with the ever enthusiastic Tommy Randles, Niall Burns and Lorcan Moore give us an insight from Qatar and we chat about the exploits of William Creighton and Craig Breen in Sweden ★ Support this podcast ★By Kevin Regan

S4 E1 - 2023 Corrib Oil Galway International Rally Review - Mark Alcorn - Meirion Evans - Ruthann O'Connor - Karl Egan - Simon Reid We're off with a new season here on The Irish Rally Podcast and our first stop is a look back on Galway! We talk to the Modified surprise package Mark Alcorn, Overall winner Meirion Evans, Ruthann O'Connor delves into …

Lets all go to the beach! Nothing ever goes wrong there! In the latest episode of the Savage FINcast, hosts Craig, Jim, & Raven take a look at the freshly released Savage Dragon 263. Mako is stalking the streets, and its up to Malcolm Dragon to stop his slaughter. That and Erik Larsen News, FINteresting Conversations, and listener letters! TIMESTAM…

BITESIZE: Barry Attridge proves you can get involved in Rallying at any age! Barry Attridge stuck up an ad on Done Deal in 2022 and subsequently ended up doing a clatter of rallies for the year! He's back in Galway this weekend and we caught up with him to learn of this great story! ★ Support this podcast ★…