Derek Mackarel with Darren Curren on the notes claimed their first overall rally win with a start to finish victory at the Carrick-on-Suir Willie Loughman forestry Rally.
The Ford Fiesta R5 crew had started at number two on the road, swiftly getting into their groove and recording a fastest time on stage one.
Indeed, capitalising on a spin by Jordan and Paul Hone to take a lead they held for the events remainder.
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Taking a controlled approach; the Monaghan driver had 20 seconds to spare over the championship leaders. Stephen McCann and John McCabe completing the top three.
Shane McGirr with Devner Rafferty on the notes were best of the modified taking seventh overall in their unique Lada.
