Tributes Pour In For Motor Racing Champion

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Tributes are pouring in for Manus Kelly a motor racing champion and newly elected Fianna Fáil Councillor, who lost his life during the Donegeal International Rally.

An investigation is continuing into the death of the 41-year-old father of five, who was killed in a crash at stage 15 yesterday.

Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin has expressed deep sadness at Councillor Kelly’s death, while Motorsport Ireland and Donegal Motor Club say the thoughts of the entire motorsport community are with his family and friends.

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Sixmilebridge Fianna Fáil Councillor Alan O’Callaghan, who is a former Chair of the Clare Motor Club and knew Manus well, has been telling Clare FM’s Fiona Cahill that his death has come as a huge shock.