18th of April 2026
Another exciting weekend of rally action is just around the corner, and Hugh’s Rallying will be back out on the stages — this time heading to the Moonraker Forest Rally.
This popular gravel rally is always one of the highlights of the Irish forest rally calendar, bringing fast cars, challenging stages, and spectacular action through some of the country’s most famous forest roads.
The Moonraker Forest Rally is a well-known event in the Irish Forest Rally Championship and regularly attracts strong entries from across the country. The rally typically features several fast gravel stages that test drivers’ skill, precision, and bravery.
This year’s rally promises plenty of excitement, with competitors tackling multiple forest stages that are known for their technical sections, sweeping corners, and high-speed runs through classic forestry terrain. Events like Moonraker are a major part of the championship season and often play a key role in shaping the title battles.
For photographers and rally fans, forest rallies offer a completely different experience compared to tarmac events — with flying gravel, drifting cars, and dramatic action shots around tight forest bends.
Hugh will be attending the rally to capture the action throughout the day, continuing his coverage of rally events across Ireland.
Forest rallies are always a favourite to photograph because of:
These elements make forest rally photography some of the most exciting and unpredictable to capture — and always produce brilliant images.
The Moonraker Forest Rally has built a strong reputation over the years as one of the most enjoyable events for both competitors and spectators.
Some of the reasons it stands out include:
The rally is known for pushing drivers to their limits, with every second counting across the stages.
If you’re attending the rally yourself, keep an eye out — Hugh will be out on the stages capturing the best moments from the day.
And if you can’t make it to the rally, you’ll still be able to follow the action online.
Photos and updates from the Moonraker Forest Rally will be shared across:
Expect plenty of action shots, service area moments, and highlights from across the stages.
Every rally weekend is another opportunity to learn, improve photography skills, and capture new moments from Ireland’s rally scene.
With fast gravel stages, competitive crews, and a great rally atmosphere expected, the Moonraker Forest Rally is shaping up to be another brilliant event.
Stay tuned — and check back soon to see the latest photos from the stages! 📸🚗💨
