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17/07/2023
Co Fermanagh Man Dies In Sligo Rally Crash
Two drivers have died in a crash in a County Sligo rally.
Daire Maguire from County Fermanagh and Gene McDonald were killed when the car they were racing in hit a wall in Ballymote at around 3pm on Sunday, 16 July.
The incident happened during the sixth stage of the Sligo Stages Rally.
No other car was involved.
Sport's governing body Motorsport Ireland and Gardaí have launched separate investigations.
Daire Maguire from County Fermanagh and Gene McDonald were killed when the car they were racing in hit a wall in Ballymote at around 3pm on Sunday, 16 July.
The incident happened during the sixth stage of the Sligo Stages Rally.
No other car was involved.
Sport's governing body Motorsport Ireland and Gardaí have launched separate investigations.
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