Ride on Ireland Bike Fest, the Wild Atlantic Way

The Wild Atlantic Way follows the Irish coastline from Donegal’s Inishowen Peninsula in the north to the south coast gourmet town of Kinsale in County Cork.

At 2,500 km and passing through seven counties and three provinces it’s a biker’s dream; the longest coastal driving route in the world.

One of the few bastions of wild, unspoilt scenery left in Western Europe, and, full of ancient history and tradition, it’s one of the greatest routes any biker can undertake.

And if it’s the company of fellow-bikers that gets your motor running, then combining a Wild Atlantic Way ride-out with the Ireland Bike Fest in Killarney (29 May to 1 June) has to be top of the list.

Killarney is right on the Wild Atlantic Way and home to a number of other world-famous stand-alone touring routes, including the Ring of Kerry. So it’s no surprise that every make and model of motorbike imaginable rumbles into the town for Ireland’s annual and free open biker festival.

Attracting tens of thousands from all over the world, this is a weekend of full throttle fun, food and all things motorcycle.

Concerts, open air gigs, ride-outs, test rides, parades, parties and meeting up with friends old and new are just some of the highlights to look forward to.

The epicentre of the festival is the Bike Village located at the Gleneagle Hotel. Offering plenty of places to eat, this the place to grab a drink at the popular Harley Bar or simply sit and listen to tons of free live bands and DJs performing over the three days on three stages.

A custom bike show, a Harley dealer area and a bike gear traders centre with goods and clothing as well as crafts and gifts for the folks back home are all in the Ireland Bike Fest mix.

Daily ride-outs around the famous Wild Atlantic Way touring routes, marshalled by Irish Harley Davidson chapters are also available.

The event also features a spectacular cavalcade of motorbikes, which will parade through the streets of Killarney on Sunday 31 May, treating the eyes and ears of bikers and non-bikers alike.

If a chill-out day’s break from the saddle is needed, then there is plenty to keep you occupied – fishing, walking and mountain climbing in Killarney National Park are all great ways to explore the surroundings, or browse and shop in Killarney’s many boutiques, craft shops and art galleries.

Magical scenery, great roads, quality hotels, camping and motorhome facilities and of course, the legendary Irish hospitality are dotted all over the Wild Atlantic Way. A two-wheeled power trip of epic proportions.