High-Octane Weekend for the Danny Gormley Memorial Hill Climb
Iconic hill climb to take place on September 5 and 6
The iconic tarmac of Knockalla Hill will once again echo with the roar of engines as the Donegal Motor Club hosts the annual Danny Gormley Memorial Hill Climb on September 5 and September 6.
A firm favourite on the Irish motorsport calendar, the annual two-day event honours the memory and passion of the late Danny Gormley.
Competitors from across the country will gather on the famous Knockalla coast road—one of the most breathtaking stretches along Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way—to test their skill and speed against the clock on the 1.3Km course.
First-time Clerk's of the Course, Brian Gibbons & Club Chairman Brian Brogan, have taken on the task of running the two-day event. The pair, along with their back room team, have been busy in recent weeks putting the final touches on the event.
This year’s event serves as Rounds 3 and 4 of the Donegal Commercials Club Championship and features the highly competitive J1000 Club Championship category.
In an exciting addition for 2026, the Motorsport Ireland Junior Rally Series (MIJRS) J1000 Championship will tackle the hill on Sunday, offering rising stars aged 14 to 17 the opportunity to take on one of the most famous roads in Irish motorsport overlooking Ballymastocker Beach.
Spectators can look forward to an action-packed weekend, with the first cars on track at approximately 10:00am each day.
The Donegal Motor Club extends its sincere gratitude to title sponsor Seamus Kelly of Kelly Motorsport, alongside all the regular sponsors, whose continued support makes the event possible.
An event of this scale relies on the dedication of volunteer marshals to ensure safety along the course. The Donegal Motor Club is issuing a call for marshals for both Saturday and Sunday.
Whether you are an experienced motor club marshal or looking to get involved in local motorsport for the first time, your help is vital.
Anyone interested in volunteering as a marshal for the weekend is encouraged to contact Chief Marshal Steven Tinney or the club directly via the Donegal Motor Club Facebook page to register your interest