Corrib Oil announces partnership with Galway rally driver, Aoife Raftery
Corrib Oil has today announced a partnership with Galway-native rally driver Aoife Raftery, supporting her as she competes on the international stage across Europe and in the United States.
Under the partnership, Corrib Oil will back Aoife as she returns to compete at the top levels of rallying. Raftery’s 2026 schedule includes a return to the USA as part of the prestigious DirtFish Women in Motorsport Driver Programme, while also contesting a range of events across Europe.
The partnership reflects Corrib Oil’s continued commitment to supporting ambition, performance and emerging Irish talent on the global stage. Aoife Raftery is one of Ireland’s most promising motorsport competitors. She is the first female graduate of the Motorsport Ireland Rally Academy, a milestone achievement in Irish motorsport. She has since built an impressive international career, competing successfully in the American Rally Championship, the European Rally Championship, the British Rallycross Championship, and a range of rallies. Aoife is also Motorsport Ireland’s Road Safety ambassador, promoting its “Keep the Race in its Place” campaign.
The DirtFish Women in Motorsport Driver Programme is designed to identify and accelerate the careers of elite female drivers, providing access to world-class coaching, facilities and competition opportunities in the United States. Aoife placed in the podium positions at her most recent event, the Overmountain Rally Tennessee where she finished third.
Phillip Monks, Chief Marketing Officer at Corrib Oil said:
“Aoife is an exceptional talent and a fantastic ambassador for Irish motorsport. Her determination, professionalism and international ambition align closely with Corrib Oil’s own values as a business. We’re pleased to support her as she competes across Europe and returns to the United States through the DirtFish Women in Motorsport programme, and we look forward to being part of the next chapter of her career.”
Aoife Raftery said:
“I’m delighted to have Corrib Oil on board at such an important stage of my career. Competing internationally, particularly returning to the USA with the DirtFish Women in Motorsport Driver Programme, is a huge opportunity, and having the backing of a company that believes in long-term ambition and performance makes a real difference. I am passionate about promoting women in the sport and hope to inspire and empower young women to believe they belong in motorsport and to pursue their own ambitions, whatever level they aspire to. I’m excited to represent Corrib Oil as I continue to push myself.”
Corrib Oil recently confirmed its continued support for motorsport at home, renewing its 10-year sponsorship of the Galway International Rally. The 2026 Corrib Oil Galway International Rally will take place this weekend (31 January to 1 February) and is expected to attract competitors and fans from across Ireland and beyond, delivering a significant economic boost to Galway city and the surrounding region.
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About Corrib Oil
Corrib Oil, founded in Claremorris, Co Mayo in 1987, currently operates three distinct divisions, Corrib Retail, Corrib Oil Distribution, and Corrib Brands. Corrib Retail includes 41 convenience stores with forecourts across 17 counties, while Corrib Oil Distribution, a leading energy distributor, operates through 20 depots across 14 counties. Having maintained a 25-year relationship with BWG Foods, all Corrib Retail convenience stores are branded as Spar, while all forecourts are branded Circle K or Texaco, with instore partners including Insomnia, Apache Pizza, Subway and Zambrero. Corrib Brands has responsibility for franchise growth including Wendy’s which opened its first location in Mahon Point Shopping Centre, Cork in October 2025. The Corrib Distribution business supplies home heating oil, road fuels, fuel cards and lubricants from 20 distribution sites, operating a fleet of vehicles across the country. The company currently employs a total of 1,300 people and is headquartered in Parkmore, Galway. Corrib Oil launched an online ordering platform to provide another channel for customers to order domestic home heating oil and gas. This feature allows customers to conveniently order fuel for delivery online 24/7, 365 days a year at www.corriboil.com.
About Aoife Raftery
Aoife Raftery is a talented rally driver from Galway, Ireland carving her path in the world of motorsport. With a passion for rallying that ignited young, Aoife has spent the past number of years honing her skills from the classic Irish roads to the fast gravel stages across Europe and also debuting in the American Rally Championship in 2025. She is the only International Irish female rally driver competing presently. Aoife has made significant strides in her racing career, marked by notable podium finishes and her participation as the first person in both the European Rally Championship (ERC) and the American Rally Association (ARA) simultaneously. Aoife’s selection as a DirtFish Woman in Motorsport driver, represents a tremendous opportunity for her growth and visibility internationally. This program will offer Aoife a platform to further her mission of promoting women in motorsport aiming to inspire and empower young women to pursue their dreams within motorsport. With a commitment to creating opportunities for future generations. Aoife Raftery is also proudly the Motorsport Ireland Road Safety ambassador, promoting “Keep the Race in its Place”.