A man from County Fermanagh was one of two competitors who died in a rally crash in County Sligo on Sunday
A driver and co-driver died in a crash in an Irish rally on SundayMr Maguire was from County Fermanagh and Mr McDonald was from County CavanThe two competitors who died after a crash during a County Sligo rally were Daire Maguire from County Fermanagh and Gene McDonald from County Cavan.
Speaking to the BBC's Good Morning Ulster programme, Art McCarrick from Motorsport Ireland expressed condolences on behalf of the organisation. "Just before 3pm the car left the road - we're unsure yet as to the reasons why and the will form part of our investigations," Mr McCarrick said. Mr McCarrick is Motorsport Ireland's sporting manager, a role which involves the approval of event regulations and the issuing of race permits.
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