County Monaghan Motor Club

Sadly we have learned of the death of a long standing character in motorsport circles. Gerard Kelly, a well-known local businessman from Monaghan, died suddenly at his home on Sunday morning last.
Gerard was in a line of four generations of motorsport enthusiasts. His father, his son and his grandson, as well as himself. He was a committee member of Monaghan Motor Club for years. Gerard competed as a navigator with several drivers – Robert Moffett, David Wright, Seamus Boylan and Ronnie McCartney in the 1960s and 1970s. He was Clerk of the Course for a number of local events, such as the Drumlin in 1967 and 1968.
In addition to all of that, he sponsored drivers in different parts of the country in both rallying and racing. He was very benevolent also in areas other than motorsport. He supported generously many charities, in particular through Monaghan Lions Club. His gregarious personality made him a well-known figure in so many aspects of life. May he rest in peace.