‘The Milkman’ battles through problems to secure Baltinglass rally win

Declan Gallagher and Ger Conway took first place at the Baltinglass Mini Stages Rally | SPORTSFILE

placeholder image — Declan Gallagher and Ger Conway took first place at the Baltinglass Mini Stages Rally | SPORTSFILE

Declan Gallagher made it back-to-back victories at the Germaine's Hotel GSMC Baltinglass Mini Stages Rally, overcoming mechanical problems to take the honours alongside Killarney co-driver Ger Conway.

The Toyota Starlet crew finished 14.8 seconds clear of Mayo/Roscommon pairing Brian Lavelle and Jack Kelly, who had enjoyed a spell at the top of the leaderboard in their Ford Escort.

Monaghan's Johnno Doogan and Cavan co-driver Paul Lennon completed the podium, a further 10.1 seconds behind in another Escort.

Meanwhile, Donegal's Jayden McBrearty, from Bruckless, and Victor Cullen from Brennanstown have been named among the latest nominees for the 2026 Sexton Trophy Young Racing Driver of the Year award.