Kevin Eves takes modified honours in Carlow

Kevin Eves won the modified category at the Sheehy Motor Group Carlow Rally on Sunday.

The Pettigo man was fifth overall after a superb run in the Corolla.

Eves was the fourth fastest on the opening stage and he pushed hard throughout an excellent afternoon.

With Chris Melly on the notes, Eves sped away to bag a top five finish in the overall standings and take crucial Modified Championship points.

Former Irish Tarmac Championship winner Declan Boyle was third. The Glenties man, in a WRC Fiesta, was pipped top second by Darren Gass.

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Monaghan’s Josh Moffett, in a Hyundai i20 R5, maintained his dominance of the Championship with a fourth straight win.

Kilmacrennan resident Paddy Robinson called the notes for the fourth-placed Robert Barrable in a VW Polo GTi R5.

Kevin Gallagher was ninth overall in his Darrian.

Donegal duo Kevin McLaughlin and Aodhan Gallagher took a class win in 11F.

Donegal navigators Dean O’Sullivan and Gareth Doherty finished 14th and 15th respectively with O’Sullivan winning class 20 with Michael Carbin in a Mitsubishi Evo 8.

Jonathan Pringle, JF Shovelin, Kyle McGettigan and John Bonner finished in the top 30 with Brian Brogan coming in 32nd.