Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast, 2025 season episode 33.  In this episode, we talk to Craig Rahill and Conor Smith about their fantastic Junior ERC win on the ERC Barum Zlin Rally. Osian Pryce and Andy Hayes joined forces at the weekend to compete in the Ulster Rally, and what a partnership they formed. They took a strong second overall and valuable seat time ahead of Rally Ceredigion.  Aidan Long, one of the organisers of the upcoming Rally Masters, which will be based in Killarney Race Course, provides us with some information about the event. To purchase tickets for Rally Masters, click on the link below. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/rally-masters-killarney-tickets-1561967971249   Chapters Start 00:00:00 Craig & Conor 00:03:00 Osian & Andy 00:22:40 Aidan Long 00:51:52

Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast. 2025 Season Episode 32.   We talk WRC, BRC and Irish Forestry.  Aaron Johnston tells us about his fantastic second overall in Rally Finland alongside Takamoto Katsuta in their Yaris Rally 1.  Irish Forestry Championship latest round, the Jim Walsh Cork Forestry Rally, and there was an epic battle for the win. We interview the two crews who competed for the victory. Cathan McCourt and Barry McNulty took the win from Jason Mitchell and Paddy McCrudden, and they relive the battle and look ahead to the next few rounds. The British Rally Championship visited the Grampian Rally last weekend, and it was a fantastic result for crews from this side of the Irish Sea. William Creighton tells us about his superb win. Also, Joseph Kelly and Killian McArdle took the Junior BRC win as well as another victory in the Stelantis Cup.   Chapters Start 00:00:00 Aaron Johnston 00:01:45 Cork Forestry 00:19:15 William Creighton 00:48:22 Joe & Killian 00:59:15

Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast. 2025 Season, episode 31.   Wynne Mitchell former Austin Rover Motorsport engineer joins us to chat about the development of the legendary Group B MG Metro 6R4.  Wynne played a pivotal role in the development of the 6R4 overseeing testing, chassis development, and implementation of all mechanical systems; working with legends like Tony Pond, Marc Duez, Malcolm Wilson, Jimmy McRae, and Didier Auriol.

Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast. 2025 Season, episode 30. Eamonn Kelly & Conor Mohan join us to talk about their brilliant win Junior WRC on the Secto Rally Finland. Declan O’Keeffe, Carrie Ryan, Denis Ferry, Elva Roe and Oscar Mangan join us to chat about the Dacia Sandero Challenge Cup a fantastic programme which started earlier this year. Chapters Start 00:00:00 Eamonn & Conor 00:03:45 Dacia 00:38:48

Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast, 2025 Season, episode 29.   Martin Brady joins us to chat about his rallying career.  He is an accomplished and highly respected co-driver who recently celebrated his 600th rally start on the recent Sligo Stages Rally. Rallying has allowed him to travel the world and meet some great people along the way. 

Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast, 2025 Season, episode 28.   Cathan McCourt & Barry McNulty join us on this episode to talk about their win on the recent R Kings Down Rally.  Eddie Doherty & Tom Murphy chat about the battle for the top honours on the Sligo Stages Rally. Chapters Start 00:00:00 Cathan & Barry 00:05:13 Eddie 00:30:35 Tom 00:43:15

Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast, 2025 Season, episode 27.   Jon Armstrong & Hollie McRae join us to chat about their year to date and the recent Goodwood Festival of Speed. We catch up with William Creighton fresh from his win on the Nicky Grist Stages Rally. Tony O’Driscoll, Clerk of the Course for the Imokilly Mini Stages, chats about the upcoming rally. Omagh Motor Club’s Gary Milligan tells us about the plans for this year’s 50th anniversary of the Bushwhacker Rally, taking place in September. Chapters Start 00:00:00 Hollie & Jon 00:01:46 William Creighton 00:40:44 Tony (Imokilly COC) 01:01:16 Gary (Omagh MC) 01:13:13

Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast, 2025 Season, episode 26.   We review the Rally2 battle from the Donegal International Rally 2025 with David Kelly & Arthur Kierans, Meirion Evans, Andy Hayes and Liam Regan.  Tony Shields joins us to discuss his impressive tribute to Vincent Bonner in a replica livery in his Manta 400, which had its first competitive outing at this year’s Donegal Historic Rally. Chapters Start 00:00:00 Rally2 Review 00:05:38 Tony Sheilds (Manta) 01:14:06

Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast. 2025 Season, episode 25.   Aoife Raftery, Casey Jay Coleman and Craig Rahill talk about their recent European Rally Championship adventures in Italy competing on the Rally di Roma Capitale. From the Ravens Rock Rally, we catch up with Cian Caldwell, Oran England and Jack Brennan who were competing in the Rally4 class. We hear from the top 3 drivers from the penultimate round of the NI Championship (the Loughgall Stages Rally) - Martin Toner, Aaron McLoughlin and Jason Black. Chapters Start 00:00:00 ERC Review 00:04:29 Ravens Rock Rally4 00:43:34 Loughgall Rally 01:12:25

Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast.2025 Season, episode 24.   We review the 2-wheel drive battle from Donegal with Class 14 winners Aaron McIntyre & Derry Long, who are joined by Gareth Irwin, Frank Kelly and Class 13 2nd placed Oli Benton. Neil Roskell talks about competing in the Irish Tarmac Rally Championship this year and the recent tragic passing of his good friend Dai Roberts. Chapters: Start 00:00:00 2wd Brigade 00:03:19 Neil Roskell 01:00:39

Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast. 2025 Season, episode 23.   Damien Gallagher, Robbie Peoples, Paul Gallagher, Karl Reid, and Damien McGettigan reminisce about their years of competition against each other during a live recording at the Stables Motorsport Centre. Eugene Ferry discusses the Rally Stages App (www.rallystages.ie). Keria Logan and Marie Furey explain the vital work of “Road Victim Support Northern Ireland-Donegal,” which assists individuals and families affected by road traffic collisions (www.rvsnid.com). #KeepTheRaceInItsPlace   Chapters Start 00:00:00 2wd crews 00:04:41 Rally Stages 01:04:45 RVSNID 01:16:32

Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast, 2025 Season, episode 22.   Hayden Paddon and Dave Moynihan join us for this special episode to chat about their entry for this year’s Donegal International Rally.

Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast, 2025 Season, episode 21. Colin O’Donoghue, David & Richard Moffett, the top three drivers on the Laois Heartlands Mini Stages Rally, join us on this episode to review the event. M-Sport’s Josh McErlean and Hyundai’s Jamie McMillan chat about the WRC season to date.   Chapters 00:00:00 Start 00:04:00 Colin O'Donoghue, David & Richard Moffett 00:42:44 Josh McErlean 01:01:05 Jamie McMillan

**Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast, 2025 Season, Episode 20** In this episode, we review the recent Mayo Forestry Rally with our top three drivers: Jason Mitchell, Andrew Purcell, and Niall McGonigle. We also have Domhnall McAlaney, the winning co-driver in the 2WD category. Joining us is Pat O’Connor, the Clerk of the Course for the event, who discusses the upcoming Laois Heartlands Mini Stages Rally taking place this Sunday, June 8th. Chapters Jason, Andrew & Niall 00:03:33 Domhnall McAlaney 00:49:28 Pat O'Connor 01:07:07

Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast, 2025 Season, episode 19.   We discuss the Rally3 class with Eamonn Kelly, Johnnie Mulholland, William Creighton, Richard O’Lone, and Shane Quinn.

Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast 2025 Season, episode 18. We chat with Ryan Caldwell and Stephen O’Brien, winners of the Maiden City Motor Club Stages Rally. Kevin Eves and Chris Melly join us, fresh from their podium finish on the Cavan Stages Rally. Chapters Ryan & Stephen 4 mins 45 secs Kevin & Chris 27min

Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast. 2025 Season, episode 17. Aaron Johnston joins us to talk about his WRC season so far this year co-driving Takamoto Katsuta for Toyota Gazoo Racing. Emma Hawley chats to us about rallying and social media. https://www.tiktok.com/@.emmahawley

Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast. 2025 Season, episode 16. Alan Bolton - from Maghera to Mombasa, adventure despite adversity. A childhood obsession with bikes and sideways cars ignited an unexpected passion and the local legends, schoolyard encounters, and unforgettable rally memories that sparked a lifelong journey into rallying club involvement, and international motorsport adventures.

Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast, 2025 Season, episode 15.   Rob Duggan, Colin O’Donoghue and Andy Hayes join us to chat about the battle for modified honours on the recent Killarney Rally of the Lakes. We talk to John Archer who is Field Engineer for Hankook Tyres about how this year’s World Rally Championship has gone so far for the Korean tyre manufacturer.

Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast, 2025 Season Episode 14 Renowned motorsport journalist Luke Barry joins us to discuss the World Rally Championship following Rally Islas Canarias, round 4 of the 2025 season.