WELCOME TO KILLARNEY In our 13th year join us as we enter our teenage years. Welcome to Ireland BikeFest Killarney 2019. It’s a special year as we celebrate 13 years of BikeFest. So we hope you are ready to party at Ireland’s biggest and best motorcycle and music festival.
Please consult this programme of events throughout the weekend to ensure you take advantage of all of the guided ride outs, special activities, entertainment and fun for all we have planned 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 and safe 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, Belfast Chapter Northern Ireland, Ladies of Harley, 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 Tent Daily 10:00 - 19:00
Purchase limited edition 2019 BikeFest merchandise here. Buy early before your size or desired item runs out. Also - check in with the BikeFest team for info on activities, entertainment, restaurants and bars onsite, 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.
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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Kayne’s Bar & Bistro, Muckross Road, Killarney
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Serving food daily from 12.30 – 9.30 pm Al Fresco Dining on our Terrace ~ Live Music Saturday Nights
You’re always very welcome at Kayne’s Call 064 6639300 for further details www.kayneskillarney.com
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’ Categories
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
BikeFest limited edition merchandise, Wild Atlantic Way Ride Outs, Family Fun, Traders, Festival Food, Win a Harley-Davidson®, Novelty Dog Show, Harley® Bar, Lemonrock Motorcycle Rental, 3 Stages of Free Entertainment and much much more...
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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 out more S T Outs or find OI C H experienced about H.O.G.® membership. Meet staff from H.O.G.® UK and Ireland and H.O.G.® Chapter volunteers who are 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
The famous Parade through Killarney town. Follow the signs, departs from the Bike Village.
SAVE THE DATE 29th May – 1st June
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FREE HARLEY-DAVIDSON® DEMO RIDES
FRI & SAT 10:00-18:00 SUN 12:00-18:00
A range of 2019 Harley-Davidson® motorcycles will be available for you to try. Driving licence and sensible riding gear required (no sandals and shorts please!). Helmets and other riding gear is available if you do not have your own but is subject to availability.
RIDING 101 - INTRO TO MOTORCYCLING EVENT SATURDAY 1st JUNE 17:00
Riding 101 is basic training for aspiring riders, an intro to the world of motorcycling. Dreaming about getting on a motorcycle? Even if you’re piled high with excuses not to ride - this event is for you! And after, have a go on the Jumpstart™ Rider Experience. No licence? No problem. No experience necessary!
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY IRELAND
CHARITY AREA
Show your support for Ireland BikeFest’s chosen charity.
JUMPSTART™ RIDER EXPERIENCE
FRI & SAT 10:00-18:00 SUN 12:00-18:00
Jumpstart™ is an innovative demo tool that safely puts you in the saddle of a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle. The Harley-Davidson® motorcycle is fitted to the Jumpstart™ where the rear wheel rolls freely as the rider engages the clutch. To ride the Jumpstart™ long trousers and sturdy footwear are required.
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 31st MAY 19:00
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 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 on the outdoor stage then look no further than The Harley® Bar... the place to be and be seen this Ireland BikeFest! Sláinte!
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LUNCH BY THE SEA There's no better place to enjoy the spectacular view of the Kenmare Bay. Terrace dining available. Ample secure parking. 3.5kms from Sneem via N70 in the direction of Kenmare on the Ring if Kerry.
www.parknasillaresort.com Parknasilla Resort & Spa, Sneem, Co. Kerry, Ireland Tel: +353 (0)64 6675600 Email: info@parknasillaresort.com
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Parade Line Up at the back of The Brehon Hotel. Please follow the signs. For further information, please visit H.O.G.® or Ireland BikeFest information areas.
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Spectacular Parade. Ride through Killarney or check the 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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Stay in the heart of the Kingdom when touring Kerry’s Wild Atlantic Way
Book online www.therosehotel.com or call + 353 66 7199100 The Rose Hotel, Dan Spring Road, Tralee, Co. Kerry. V92 HKA4. Email: reservations@therosehotel.com
Guided Ride Outs
See some of the spectacular sections of the Wild Atlantic Way on trips organised and marshalled by Celtic Thunder Chapter (Waterford), Gaelic Chapter (Dublin) and Belfast Chapter Northern Ireland. See the places only the locals know! By preregistration only – register at H.O.G.® Hospitality & Info located in the Harley Bar ®. Places are limited so sign up early!
Self-Guided Ride Outs
Don’t miss the opportunity to see the beautiful countryside of Killarney and the Southwest on one of our self-guided tours, prepared by H.O.G.® Chapters. Pick up your map and information at H.O.G.® Hospitality & Info located in the Harley Bar ®.
Ride Out 1
Caragh Lake - Killorglin, turn off for Glencar/Caragh Lake and return via Glencar/ Beaufort into Killarney.
Departs 14:00 (2.5 hrs approx)
Ride Out 2
Sneem Loop - Killarney through Moll’s Gap, turn off for Sneem and through Templenoe and into Sneem. Return to Killarney via Moll’s Gap.
Departs 15:00 (3 hrs approx)
Ride Out 1
Ring of Kerry and Skellig Ring - The Ring of Kerry is a 179-kilometre-long circular tourist route in County Kerry, south-western Ireland.
Departs 10:00 (6 hrs approx)
Ride Out 2
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)
Here at The Shire we offer everything from
Breakfast, Lunch & Evening Meals Speciality brewed beers, wines, cocktails or relax in our stylish modern cafe. Family Friendly Bar: Food 08:30 – 9:00pm The Shire I Michael Collins Place I Killarney I Co. Kerry I 064 66 71605
www.theshirekillarney.com
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The Happy Pig : Kenmare telephone: +353 83 059 4747
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