13/08/2026
Danny Gormley Memorial Hill Climb Knockalla – 5th & 6th September 2026
Knockalla Hill will once again come alive with the roar of engines and the thrill of competition as the Danny Gormley Memorial Hill climb takes place on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th September
Now a well renowned and much-loved fixture on the motorsport calendar, the event honours the late Danny Gormley, whose passion for Knockalla Hill is celebrated every first weekend in September.
Event Details, Competitor regulations and entries are now available, with a strong entry list expected for the two-day motoring festival.
The Hill climb is a round 3 and 4 of the Donegal Commercial Vehicles Drivers Club Championship, and once again features the popular J1000 Club Championship category – and this year it will see the MIJRS J1000 Championship tacking the famous hill on the Sunday – giving the young competitors the opportunity to tackle one of the most famous stretches of road in world motorsport.
Action begins at approximately 10:00am each day.
The spectator bus will once again transport fans to the main viewing area above the famous Wilhare’s Bend.
Alongside the on-track action, visitors can enjoy:
• Food stalls and live music
• Family activities and a welcoming festival atmosphere
• Live commentary at the start line
• Award presentations for the fastest drivers and class winners
Along with some new additions this year which will be revealed in the coming weeks
The club would like to thank Kelly motorsport and all our other loyal sponsors who have came on board to help out for the weekend
For competitor entry forms, marshalling opportunities, and further updates, please see the Donegal Motor Club page.
Regulations and Entry’s are now open and the Sportity Channel is live
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Entries link: https://www.shannonsportsit.ie/evo/Entry?event=IE-DNGL-HILL26