Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast is an Irish based podcast. We interview guests from the world of rallying, promoting local rally talent and bringing you a wide range of Irish and International rally news. Follow on Facebook & X @KrunchingGears
🎤Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast. 2026 Season, episode 41 🎤
The Escort Rally Special, held in Belgium on September 12th and 13th, delivered a fantastic weekend of action, with a huge contingent of competitors from the island of Ireland making their presence felt on the stages. Christopher O’Callaghan continued to demonstrate the impressive pace he’s shown throughout the season, further cementing his reputation as one of Ireland’s quickest Class 14 Escort MKII drivers. Conor Murphy also had plenty to celebrate, securing a strong finish after a frustrating run of bad luck. His speed has never been in doubt, and it was great to see the results finally come his way. However, the star of the weekend was undoubtedly Cathal Mulcaire. Driving a car generously lent to him by the O’Callaghan family, and more accustomed to Pinto power, Cathal produced a sensational performance to claim third overall. The result made it an all-Irish podium lockout, with Frank Kelly also in the thick of the action before slipping off the road when he was just outside the podium positions. Join us as we look back on an unforgettable Belgian adventure and celebrate the incredible pace of the Irish Escort crews!
1 Oct 2026
🎤Review of The Cork 20 Rally Plus Preview of the Laois Forestry Rally🎤
🎤Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast2026 Season, episode 41🎤
This week on the podcast, we catch up with Eddie Doherty and Tom Murphy, fresh from their impressive win on the Cork 20 Rally. They tell us about their season and plans for 2027.
We also chat to Max Freeman about his Cork 20 experience, where he took on the co-driving duties alongside Sam Touzel and his love for the sport.
Plus, we’re joined by Pat O’Connor, Clerk of the Course for this weekend’s Laois Forestry Rally, as he gives us the lowdown on what’s in store for competitors and fans.
Chapters
Start 00:00:00
Eddie Doherty & Tom Murphy 00:04:13
Max Freeman 00:25:40
Patrick O'Connor 00:39:28
End 00:57:14
24 Sept 2026
🎤Remembering Terry Harryman. Bushwhacker Rally Review plus Cork 20 Preview🎤
🎤Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast. 2026 Season, episode 40🎤
This week’s episode pays tribute to legendary rallying figure Terry Harryman, who sadly passed away this week, as we chat with Ian Beasant about his remarkable career and legacy.
Fresh from his Bushwhacker Rally victory, co-driver Andy Hayes joins us to discuss his win alongside Josh Moffett and looks ahead to this weekend's Cork 20 Rally.
Staying with the Bushwhacker theme, Richard O’Lone and Stephen Conn join us to talk about Richard’s first gravel rally and the challenges of switching from tarmac.
Looking ahead, we catch up with Kevin O’Riordan, Clerk of the Course for the Cork 20 Rally, the final round of this year’s Irish Tarmac Championship.
Chapters
Start 00:00:00
Ian Beasant talks about Terry Harryman 00:02:02
Andy Hayes on the Bushwhacker Rally win 00:19:45
Richard O'Lone & Stephen Conn 00:37:55
Cork 20 COC Kevin O'Riordan 01:03:56
End 01:19:31
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