
What is recorded here
Martin Birrane turned a small Mayo birthplace into a global racing identity, driving ten times at Le Mans and winning the GT class in 1985. He later owned Mondello Park, Team Ireland and Lola Cars, while making property money through Peer Group. His speed still echoes in Irish roads and tracks, from a failed record attempt on the M50 to the relentless rhythm of international racing.
Why this person is known: Irish businessman (1935–2018)
- Birthplace
- Ballina
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Photo: Eddi Laumanns aka RX-Guru · CC BY 3.0