The funeral arrangements for Irish rally star Craig Breen have been published ahead of his burial on Tuesday of this week.
Slieverue native Breen was killed during a pre-event test in Croatia this past week ahead of Rally Croatia where he was expected to start in the driver’s seat again for Hyundai Motorsport. Reports indicate he was involved in an off-road collision, Hyundai confirming that co-driver James Fulton was unharmed in the accident.
The 33-year-old returned to Hyundai this season having parted ways with M-Sport Ford following the 2022 WRC season and had already collected a second-place podium finish at Rally Sweden in February in his first start back for Hyundai.
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Hyundai Motorsport president Sean Kim described Breen as “a phenomenal driver” adding “in Rally Sweden he showed us his true essence. He was performing at the top of his game and reminding us all of the incredible talent he possessed. That podium meant a lot ot us as a team, but you could see just how much it meant to him”.
“Craig had a passion for rallying that ran deep. He was more than just a driver, he was a true lover of the sport.”
Craig Breen funeral arrangements
- Reposing in his home (X91 F9C9) Monday 17 April from 2.30 – 9pm
- Removal Tuesday 18 April, walking from his home at 12.15pm to The Sacred Heart Church, Ferrybank, for Requiem Mass at 1pm
- Burial in adjoining cemetery
- House private at all times on Tuesday
- The service will be live streamed here (click/tap to open) from 12.55pm.
