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05 Sept 2025

Kildare driver takes silverware home from GT racecar event in Kirkistown

21 year-old Róisín Sweeney, from Naas Co. Kildare, was in action at the weekend at Kirkistown circuit in Northern Ireland in her Nordic Spirit Global GT racecar

Kildare driver takes silverware home from GT racecar event in Kirkistown

Róisín Sweeney at speed in her Nordic Spirit Gllobal GT Light racecar, Photos by Jimmy Graham

Reporter:

Daragh Nolan

03 Sept 2025 3:00 PM

Róisín Sweeney, from Naas Co.Kildare, starred at the weekend at Kirkistown circuit in Northern Ireland and driving her Nordic Spirit Global GT racecar, the former Motorsport Ireland Karting Champion qualified fifth.
In the opening race, the 21 year-old climbed to fourth in horrendous conditions and was challenging for third when she hit standing water and spun off the track. An impressive recovery saw her climb back to fifth by the chequered flag and, despite conditions worsening at the high speed former airfield venue, she was looking forward to the second race
With the rain continuing to fall, the officials considered cancelling the race but eventually, to Róisín's delight, they continued with the programme. In the early stages, the leaders ran closely, with the Naas driver in the mix and with a few cars sliding off the track and the decision was taken to end the race early. After a tight a battle at the front they crossed the line, Róisín was second, her best result so far in the car.
"I'm delighted", she said afterwards, "We have had a few mechanical issues with the car and now that the are sorted, we can start playing around with the setup. I really want to thank my Dad Dan, who has worked so hard on the car over the last year. I couldn't do it without him!"
Róisín also qualified earlier this year as an Aerospace Engineer and has recently taken up employment with Dublin based Milestone Aviation.

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