Round 1 of the event was stopped after rally driver Eoin McCarthy crashed heavily on stage 4.

Limerick Forest Rally on 1 March was postponed on the day due to snowfall, the new date proposed is 18–19 April.

[18] After the government released a road map on easing the COVID-19 restrictions on 6 May,[19] Motorsport Ireland released a statement same day that in line with Phase 4 of this road map the suspension of all motor sports events is extended until the 20 July 2020.

The calendar consisted of seven events, with a reserve Bushwhacker Rally on 21 September, which ended up not being included as a championship round.

The overall champion: Cathan McCourt, Ford Fiesta R5[22] Top 10 drivers overall: The calendar consisted of seven events.

The overall champion: Josh Moffet, Ford Fiesta R5 Top 10 drivers overall: The calendar originally consisted of seven events, however round 2 was cancelled.