1991 West Cork Rally

This week’s Motorsport Ireland - RIAC classic video from the RPM Motorsport collection is highlights from the 1991 West Cork Rally originally shown on RTÉ Sports Stadium with commentary from Michael O’Carroll.
Bertie Fisher made a rare trip to the West Cork Rally in 1991 in an attempt to get used to his new mount for the 1991 season, a 4 wheel drive Ford Sierra Sapphire Cosworth. His debut in the car was an eventful one however as he put the car off the road and out of the event while trying to chase down the leaders following an earlier puncture. Vincent Bonner made the running in his Opel Manta 400 but some brushes with the scenery led to a decidedly second hand looking car and he eventually finished third behind Welsh visitor John Price. Ironically, it was the car Fisher sold before purchasing his new mount that won the event in the hands of Bill Connolly who grew in confidence throughout the weekend in the BMW M3 to take his second West Cork win with co-driver Tom Meaney.

[@twincamGT]

Unlucky for Vincent bonner should have win that one. Fantastic video thanks for sharing

[@johnosullivan6547]

Not sure how this is a premiere as it is already on KZbin for some time ?

[@Ifox95]

This is an rte production, one your referring to is a uk production made for British tv, that video is 9 minutes, this 18 minutes long, great to have another video of this event.

[@bigjohnfury5662]

*Listen it was on KZbin then got took down* *This is the exact same version I've watched and linked to rallyfotrums,*

[@johnosullivan6547]

Yeah I knew I’d seen all of this before except the RTÉ commentary. i.e. calling the Ring stage Rossmore, “Martin Gandon” should be Grandon, and it’s not an Intergrail. Although it is nice to hear the dulcimer tones of Brendan O Reilly (R.I.P.)

[@bigjohnfury5662]

*listen I even watch the ads so money goes back into the sport* 👍