Thrills, spills and burning rubber at Laois Heartlands Rally
Laois County Council has confirmed there will be road closures
Laois is the venue for the thrills and spills rally driving when the Laois Heartlands Rally takes place on roads along the Kildare border.
The Acesigns Laois Heartlands Rally takes place on roads in east Laois on Sunday June 8 with Rally HQ located at St Colman's NS in Stradbally.
Proudly supported by B. Dowling Transport and Pedigree Corner, the organisers of the motorsport event say this year’s event promises to deliver an "unforgettable experience for competitors and fans alike".
A highlight of the Laois sports calendar, the 2025 edition will feature two brand new stages, specially designed to showcase the very best of what Laois has to offer. These exciting new routes will test skill, speed, and strategy, offering a fresh challenge even for seasoned rally crews.
The event has drawn entries from across Ireland. While based in Stradbally, the rally stages are concentrated on roads in the Ballyadams, Ballintubbert, Kileen, and Ballylinan areas.
Organised by the Laois Rally Sports Club, it is part of the Hugo Loonam Midlands East Rally Championship and the Top Part West Coast Championship.
The rally will take place over a route of approximately 90 stage kilometers and will comprise of two stages repeated thre times, with service after SS2 and SS4 in Stradbally.
Clerk of the Course Pat O’Connor said: “With two new stages added to the mix, crews can look forward to a truly exhilarating event."
The rally begins at 9:15am from Parc Ferme in Stradbally.
To facilitate the event Laois County Council has served notice that it is intended to temporarily close roads in the vicinity of Ballintubbert, Ballyadams, Ballylinan and Kileen between 9 am and 7 pm on June 8.
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The following roads will be closed:
- Stage 1, 3, 5 – N-80, L-7955, L-3956, L-3953, L-7958, L-3960, L-7955, L-79553, L-7957, L-39561, L-3956.
- Stage 2, 4, 6 – L-3975, L-39753, L-3990, L-3991, L-3992, L-7994, L-3993, L-7980, L-7972
The council says diversions will be clearly signposted at all times and traffic management plans will be in operation throughout this period.