THE Tralee Chamber President has welcomed this weekend’s Rose Hotel Circuit of Kerry Rally saying it will provide a great boost to the town.

The 44th edition of the Kerry Motor Club event rolls into Tralee from Friday with over 150 drivers from all over Ireland, Britain and even as far afield as Australia tackling the nine-stage event which has its headquarters at The Rose Hotel.

“The benefits of such an event are enormous to the local economy and a most welcome boost to local businesses as we enter the start of our tourist season,” said Tralee Chamber Alliance President Nathan McDonnell.

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“Events like this are a vital part of our town’s vibrancy and vitality and bring such a carnival atmosphere to the region. The benefits are not just a boost to the local economy but also a boost to our tourism offering and of course to motorsport in general,” he added.

The Rose Hotel Circuit of Kerry Rally gets underway on Friday night with an overseas competitor reception at rally headquarters.

There will be a static display of rally cars in Tralee Town centre on Saturday from 1pm to 5pm in association with Tralee Quick Fit and Tralee Chamber Alliance.

The nine-stage rally takes place in the general Cordal and Knocknagoshel area on Sunday with the crew re-visiting the service park in the Rose Hotel three times during the day.

Kerry Rose Édaein O’Connell will present the winning drivers with their laurels after Sunday’s  Rally as the winning drivers are expected at the Rose Hotel just after 4 30 pm on Sunday evening.

“I am delighted to be attending the prize-giving ceremony for the Circuit of Kerry Rally,” said Édaein. “These events are not only enjoyable, but they are vital for the community at large and create a sense of excitement throughout the county,” she said.

“As I near the end of my tenure as the Kerry Rose, I am treasuring any and every event where I can meet locals and be involved.”

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