WELCOME TO KILLARNEY Get revved up for the 12th Ireland BikeFest Killarney in a land fuelled by legend! Welcome to Ireland BikeFest Killarney 2018. It’s a special year as we celebrate the 115th anniversary of Harley-Davidson®. So I hope you are ready to party!
Please consult this programme of events throughout the weekend to ensure you take advantage of all of the ride outs, special activities, entertainment and fun for all we have planned at the event this year. I would like to THANK all of the organisations, sponsors, companies, suppliers and volunteers for their help, support and unrelenting commitment to the festival, for making every year’s event a huge success and an enjoyable time for all. Special thanks to Harley-Davidson® UK & Ireland, Fáilte Ireland, Wild Atlantic Way, Destination Killarney Ltd, O’Donoghue Family and staff of the Gleneagle Hotel and The Brehon, Waterford Harley-Davidson®, Dublin Harley-Davidson®, Celtic Thunder Chapter Ireland, Gaelic Chapter Ireland, An Garda Síochána Killarney, Muscular Dystrophy Ireland, Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce and Kerry County Council.
Have a fantastic weekend and enjoy! Breffni
Ingerton
Chairperson Ireland BikeFest Killarney
Festival Information Daily 10:00 - 19:00
Check with Ireland BikeFest Information for activities, entertainment, restaurants and bars onsite, events, for late breaking news and to confirm timings of scheduled events. Located in the Bike Village our team will be on hand to assist with all aspects of this year’s event as well as local information, tourist attractions and the Wild Atlantic Way. Limited edition and exclusive to BikeFest, event specific Harley-Davidson® official 115th Anniversary merchandise is also on sale in the BikeFest Information area. Don’t miss out as stocks won’t last!
INFORMATION General Information
Please wear a helmet at all times when riding your bike – this is the law! Please do not drink and ride. Avail of the Gleneagle Hotel shuttle bus or taxis. There is an ATM located in the Gleneagle Hotel at O’Donoghue’s Shop. Remember, Ireland has a NO SMOKING LAW in all public enclosed areas. Check with Ireland BikeFest Information for the latest updated information, First Aid and for ‘Lost & Found’. Photographers and film crews will be operating throughout the event. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed please notify an event team member. In case of emergency, contact any of the easily identified event team members for help. Every effort is made to keep to the published schedule. However, due to circumstances beyond the organisers control schedules can change. Please check with BikeFest Information for the very latest information on all events in the Event Programme.
at Muckross Park Hotel
FOOD SERVED DAILY from 12.30pm
LIVE IRISH PUB SHOW Saturday - from 8pm
Tel: 064 66 23400 Email: info@muckrosspark.com Just before Muckross House | FREE PARKING | FREE Wi-fi
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SAFETY To all attending Ireland BikeFest Killarney please note the following conditions: The organisers of Ireland BikeFest Killarney have complied with all applicable Health and Safety measures and made appropriate security arrangements. Attendees of this event are voluntarily participating in the event and do so entirely at their own risk. The organisers of Ireland BikeFest Killarney (to include the employees, officers or directors of either Destination Killarney Limited t/a Ireland BikeFest Killarney and Gleneagle Hotel (Killarney) Limited will not accept any liability for any damage to property or personal injury (including death) arising from participation in this event. Ireland BikeFest or persons acting on its behalf may take photographs of or film participants and motorcycles at this event for use in Ireland BikeFest related promotional materials. Consent is free of charge to such photography/ filming being taken and used in this manner.
Take care at Ireland BikeFest
Compete with the Best
Enter our Custom Bike Show and you could be leaving with a fantastic trophy. Entry is FREE. Register at the Custom Bike Show area in front of The Brehon between 12:30 and 15:30. Entries close at 15:30 to allow judging to commence. Winners announcement and presentation will be at the Custom Bike Show area immediately after the judging.
CATEGORIES The overall ‘Best in Show’ Classes will receive a fantastic prize of an Ireland BikeFest Killarney commemorative trophy and a
€500 VOUCHER
Harley Best in Show
€500 VOUCHER redeemable at Dublin or Waterford Harley-Davidson®
Non-Harley Best in Show
€500 VOUCHER redeemable at Destination Killarney Ltd.
ANTIQUE LADIES OF HARLEY TOURING BIG TWIN WATER COOLED CUSTOM SPORTSTER & BUELL® RADICAL
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BEST IN SHOW PEOPLE’S CHOICE NON-HARLEY BEST IN SHOW NON-HARLEY PEOPLE’S CHOICE
NOTE: All bikes must be capable of running and
must be ridden in to the Custom Bike Show area. Entries from 12:30 - 15:30 Judging 15:30 - 16:30 Prize Giving 17:00 - 17.30
WHAT’S ON BIKEFEST VILLAGE DAILY
10:00 - 22:30
Harley-Davidson® Dealers, FREE Harley-Davidson® Demo Rides, Jumpstart experience, H-D Technical Services, Traders and Merchandise, Festival Food, Bars, Live Bands, Custom Bike Show, Family Fun and much, much more! GARDAILY AN 10:00 - 18:00 H.O.G.® HOSPITALITY I TY
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Come and find out all the latest news and events at H.O.G.® Hospitality located in the Harley® Bar. Register for the Guided Ride Outs or find out more ST OI C H experienced about H.O.G.® membership. Meet staff from H.O.G.® UK and Ireland and H.O.G.® Chapter volunteers on hand to answer your questions.
AUTHORISED HARLEY-DAVIDSON® DEALERS Visit the Waterford Harley-Davidson® and Dublin Harley-Davidson® areas where you will see the current range of Harley-Davidson® models and the extensive range of Harley-Davidson® branded clothing and merchandise.
PARADE
LINE UP 09:00 I DEPART 11:00
Parade through Killarney town. We Ride Sunday for Muscular Dystrophy Ireland.
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DON’T MISS IT!
FREE DEMO RIDES
DAILY - 18:00
A range of 2018 Harley-Davidson® motorcycles will be available for you to try. Make sure you have your valid driving licence and are wearing sensible riding gear (no sandals and shorts please!). Helmets and other riding gear is available if you do not have your own but is subject to availability.
OFFICIAL 115TH & BIKEFEST MERCHANDISE
Limited 115th and event specific T-shirts, Pins, Patches, Kids Tees, Hooded Tops and Rally Packs will be on sale in the BikeFest Information area. Make heads turn or take home something for those you left behind! Hurry as stocks won’t last long!
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY IRELAND
CHARITY AREA
Show your support for Ireland BikeFest’s chosen charity.
JUMPSTART
DAILY 10:00 - 18:00
Jumpstart is an innovative demo tool that safely puts you in the saddle of a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle and lets you experience the thrill of the throttle! Jumpstart is great for anyone with little to no riding experience. The HarleyDavidson® motorcycle is securely fitted to the Jumpstart and the rear wheel rolls freely as the rider engages the clutch and twists the throttle.
TECHNICAL AREA
DAILY 10:00 - 16:00
The Waterford Harley-Davidson® Tech Tent, located behind The Brehon, will provide service and tyre changing facilities and will also have diagnostic equipment for fault finding on Harley-Davidson® motorcycles.
LADIES GARAGE PARTY
FRIDAY 1ST JUNE 18:00
Hosted by Ladies of Harley® and The Brehon. For riders and aspiring riders.
FOOD & DRINK There is no shortage of places to eat and drink at Ireland BikeFest. A broad range of food and beverage outlets are located on site in the BikeFest Village, the Gleneagle Hotel, The Brehon and in Killarney Town. Options and ambiance to suit every taste and budget!
THE BIKE VILLAGE THE HARLEY BAR ®
Need a meeting point, a cool place to hang out, want a cold beer or just want to savour the festival atmosphere and live music then look no further than The Harley® Bar.. the place to be and be seen this Ireland BikeFest! Sláinte!
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Parade Line Up on the road to Killarney Town. Please follow the signs. For further information, please visit H.O.G.® or Ireland BikeFest information areas.
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Ride Sunday Parade. Support MDI on this ride through Killarney or check the parade route so you can watch the parade of motorcycles as it passes by.
Parade Bike Strips for Chapters
Available at H.O.G.® Hospitality & Info. Please note only 1 bike strip per Chapter.
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Guided Ride Outs
See some of the spectacular sections of the Kerry Wild Atlantic Way on a trip guided by experienced Celtic Thunder and Gaelic H.O.G.® Chapter members. See the places only the locals know! By preregistration only – register at H.O.G.® Hospitality & Info. Places are limited so sign up early!
Self-Guided Ride Outs
1. Celtic Thunder Chapter Ride Out
Caragh Lake - Killorglin, turn off for Glencar/Caragh Lake and return via Glencar/ Beaufort into Killarney.
Departs 14:00 (2.5 hrs approx)
2. Gaelic Chapter Ride Out
Sneem Loop - Killarney through Moll’s Gap, turn off for Sneem and through Templenoe and into Sneem. Return to Killarney via Moll’s Gap.
Don’t miss the opportunity to see the beautiful countryside of Killarney and the Southwest on one of our specially prepared self-guided tours, prepared by the Celtic Thunder and Gaelic H.O.G.® Chapters. Pick up your map and information at H.O.G.® Hospitality & Info Tent in the Bike Village.
Departs 15:00 (3 hrs approx)
1. Celtic Thunder Chapter Ride Out
Skellig Ring and Ring of Kerry - The Ring of Kerry is a 179-kilometre-long circular tourist route in County Kerry, south-western Ireland.
Departs 10:00 (6 hrs approx)
2. Gaelic Chapter Ride Out
Slea Head and Dingle Peninsula - Slea Head is a promontory in the westernmost part of the Dingle Peninsula and arguably is the most western point of Europe.
Departs 10:30 (5.5 hrs approx)
Ladies’ Afternoon Tea Ride Out
Killarney through Moll’s Gap, stop at Avoca and onto Kenmare. Return to Killarney through Kilgarvan and onto N22.
Departs 14:00 (2.5 hrs approx)
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Bike Village BikeFest Information & Event Merchandise H.O.G.® Hospitality & Info Free Demo Rides Technical Area Harley-Davidson® Dealers Jumpstart DJ Outdoor Stage Wild Atlantic Way Ride Out 1 Departs Bike Village Wild Atlantic Way Ride Out 2 Departs Bike Village Ladies Garage Party The Brehon Bowtie Outdoor Stage The Big Rock Band Outdoor Stage Two Time Polka Harley® Bar The Affray Main Stage INEC DJ INEC
10:00 – 22:30 10:00 – 19:00 10:00 – 18:00 10:00 – 18:00 10:00 – 16:00 10:00 – 18:00 10:00 – 18:00 10:00 10:30 12:00 13:00 – 15:00 15:00 15:30 16:30 18:00 20:00 21:30 22:00 23:30 Followed by
Bike Village BikeFest Information & Event Merchandise H.O.G.® Hospitality & Info Free Demo Rides Technical Area Harley-Davidson® Dealers Jumpstart Wild Atlantic Way Ride Out 1 Departs Bike Village Wild Atlantic Way Ride Out 2 Departs Bike Village DJ Outdoor Stage Novelty Dog Show Registration Front of The Brehon Novelty Dog Show Front of The Brehon Sweet F.A Outdoor Stage John M Flores presents - Retracing the First Motorcycle Trip across America The Brehon The Back Axles Outdoor Stage G‘N’R Tribute, Abuse Your Illusion Outdoor Stage The Small Hours Harley® Bar The Irish Rolling Stones Main Stage INEC JoanovArc Main Stage INEC DJ INEC
10:00 – 22:30 10:00 – 19:00 10:00 – 18:00 10:00 – 16:00 10:00 – 18:00 10:00 – 18:00 11:00 12:00 – 18:00 12:00 12:30 – 15:30 14:00 14:00 15:30 16:00 17:00 18:00 18:30 20:00 21:30 22:00 23:30 Followed by
Bike Village BikeFest Information & Event Merchandise H.O.G.® Hospitality & Info Technical Area Harley-Davidson® Dealers Jumpstart Parade - Ride Sunday Free Demo Rides DJ Outdoor Stage Custom Bike Show Registration Front of The Brehon Ladies of Harley Ride Out Departs Bike Village Hell for Leather Outdoor Stage Custom Bike Show Judging Front of The Brehon Johnny Brady Band Outdoor Stage Custom Bike Show Prize Giving Front of The Brehon Outdoor Stage Win a Harley-Davidson® Liam O’Connor Outdoor Stage The Unusual Suspects Outdoor Stage Scannal Harley® Bar The Harleys Main Stage INEC Hells Bells Main Stage INEC DJ INEC
Head over to the Harley-Davidson® demo area
to test ride the Iron 1200™ and Forty-Eight® Special