.Paul O’Sullivan, left, Dermot Murphy, Martin Dewhurst and Noel McGlynn, at Ireland BikeFest – the country’s largest, free open motorcycle festival. The Bike Village located on the grounds of The Gleneagle Hotel. Bikers from around the world has descended on Killarney. Bikers from around the world descended on Killarney for the June Bankholiday. Ireland BikeFest Killarney is supported by Harley-Davidson® UK & Ireland, The Gleneagle Hotel and Fáilte Ireland. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PIC***/Issued -2/06/2024
IRELAND BikeFest kicked off on Friday at the grounds of the Gleneagle Hotel and saw bikers in their thousands from around the world visit the region for a fantastic weekend.
The Bike Village includes retail stands and traders, merchandise, the Harley-Davidson Experiential Zone, food stalls and lots of family fun.
Grab a drink and kick back at the popular Harley® Bar, or simply sit and listen to the incredible line-up of live bands on three stages over the course of the weekend. New to the 2024 programme is the Biker Lounge – a chill-out sanctuary for bikers to connect and unwind with live music, bike talks and more.
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This year’s music programme features the biggest and best line-up yet taking in three stages – the Main Stage INEC, the Outdoor Stage in the Bike Village and The Harley® Bar. Tonight sees Bon Jovi and AC/DC tribute acts take to the stage
One of the biggest attractions, the Custom Bike Show and awards ceremony is set to take place today. Categories include Best in Show, Best Harley-Davidson®, Best Non Harley-Davidson®, Best Adventure, Best Stock Custom, Best Chop/Radical, Best Classic, Best Paint Bright Work, Best Three Wheel/Trike, Best Special, Best LOH, Best Rat and Best Streetfighter.
The ultimate spectacle is the Sunday morning parade where hundreds of all-brand motorcycles rumble through the streets of Killarney before returning to the Bike Village for an afternoon of live entertainment and more festivities. Scroll down for photos…
Karen O’Sullivan, left, Sinead Sugrue and Ciara Ní Shúilleabháin, at Ireland BikeFest – the country’s largest, free open motorcycle festival. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan.A special night for Mary Fuller, (2nd left) who retired from teaching post at Killarney Community College, with her colleagues, Marie O’Donoghue, Edwina Duggan, Laura McLarnon, Maire Spillane, Denise Fitzgerald, Dympha Healy, at Ireland BikeFest – the country’s largest, free open motorcycle festival. Photo: Valerie O’SullivaFiona Crowley, left, Aine O’Donoghue, Breda Ní Shúilleabháin, Ciara Ní Shúilleabháin and Sinead O’Sullivan, at Ireland BikeFest – the country’s largest, free open motorcycle festival..The Muckross neighbourhood, at Ireland BikeFest – the country’s largest, free open motorcycle festival. Photo: Valerie O’SullivanCatherine Fleming, Colm Ó’Súilleabháin, and John Fleming, at Ireland BikeFest – the country’s largest, free open motorcycle festival. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan.Hair Raising…Families enjoying the boat ride at Ireland BikeFest – the country’s largest, free open motorcycle festival. Photo: Valerie O’SullivanRoisin O’Connor at Ireland BikeFest – the country’s largest, free open motorcycle festival. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan.Bikers paradise, Miah O’Shea, at Ireland BikeFest – the country’s largest, free open motorcycle festival. Photo: Valerie O’SullivanBikers Paradise… Ireland BikeFest – the country’s largest, free open motorcycle festival. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan.Virgis Kraptavicious, left and Biker fanatic Liam, at Ireland BikeFest – the country’s largest, free open motorcycle festival. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan.
