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IRISH SECTION NEWS AUGUST

June saw many of us away on trips, George Kavanagh, Girlfriend Karen and some friends were in France .George and Karen were trying out his new RT1200 and they were that delighted with it that in the beautiful setting of Chinon they got engaged. So congratulations to them both. No one can accuse George of being slow again!
June 13 saw the North West “Christmas Dinner” and as I was unable to be there due to attending the NCM, John Cousins kindly supplies the following report.
“The North West Region met at the Murrisk Tavern, close to Co Mayo’s renowned Croagh Patrick on June 13th for an annual lunch. Actually, their Christmas lunch! Cancelled on two occasions in January due to appalling weather, there was obviously a great deal to celebrate, and it proved so successful that a skiing weekend in Mayo is now being planned for August. A summer holiday is also mooted for December, probably in Co. Donegal!  Rather more seriously, John and Mary Couzens, with Pam Kay, later watched from a nearby carpark as a rescue helicopter landed close to the top of Croagh Patrick. A mountain rescue team brought down a seriously injured walker to the helicopter to be flown to a local hospital”
The Ballykeeran camping on the 18th&19th went off brilliantly with over 30 people attending over the weekend in absolutely glorious weather. It was great to see some of our newer members out enjoying themselves. The pint and pizza offer in The Dog & Duck was taken up on Saturday night.
The Thatch in Kinsale on 17th-19th September is filling up quickly but check with Brendan Lang on 086 2555214 as there may be places left. The Northwest Hotel Weekend this year in Leenane is also booking well as it is great value at €99pps for two B&B and two five course evening meals check their website www.leenanehotel.com
As the National Rally is in Coleraine this year it is an ideal chance for our section members to attend this large club event and I am sure that the Ulster section will inject some Irish craic into it. Any of you thinking of attending please let myself or Brendan know and we could meet up for the weekend.
TJ McHale
Secretary Irish Section

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 Section News –IRISH SECTION NEWS JULY
Well its mid summer as your reading this and I really hope we’re getting
one this year. Back in May Dave Browne and Shelly attended the
BMWMOA French Connection rally, a good time was had by all and
Dave tells me more Irish section members are requested to attend next
year as they like us!
The first weekend in May four Irish section members met up with eight
lads from Hull for a trip to the Scottish Highlands, though not a BMW
Club event a lot of the lads on the run are Club members. Thanks lads
for a great weekend, sometimes it’s really great to be led on runs and
not have to organise anything and this was my third “good weather” trip
to the Highlands, blessed I know! When I think about it, without being a
Club member I would have known only one of the lads on the trip (Irish
lads included) previously. This to me is one of the great advantages
of membership of this Club, making and fostering friendships through
motorcycling.
Liam Quinlan’s Tuesday evening runs are in full swing and he tells me
being well attended. Every Tuesday evening for the summer, leaving
from Keary’s Motorrad Cork at 1830. Contact Liam on 086 8252774 if
you would like more information. While were in Cork I’d like to wish Mick
Allen luck with his new K1300S and I believe a new Adventure is on
order too. No recession in Cork.
We have a great opportunity to attend a National Rally this year as the
Ulster section is holding the Summer National Rally in Coleraine Rugby
grounds.This promises to be a top class event and it’s right beside us so
get on your bikes and go. Details and booking forms in the journal.
Brendan Lang our Booking Secretary tells me there is still some places
left on the Irish Boreen Run on 31 July -1 August, this year it starts
from Keary’s in Cork and Liam Quinlan is the run Leader. There is
some places left on the Thatch Rally in Kinsale but be warned it is filling

Bookings are also being taken now for the October hotel weekend 15-
16 in Leenane Co Galway two nights B&B and two five course evening
meals €99 Check out the website on www.leenanehotel.com this is
really good value and extra nights can be arranged at preferential rates
for those wishing to stay longer or travelling from the UK.
Our new event this year is The Hog Roast/Ride to Meat in Thurles
Rugby Grounds on the Saturday 17 July. €20 gets you all you can eat,
the entertainment and camping. We would like members to prebook this
as it will give us better information for organising the food. Too little and
we’ll be hungry, too much and it will be pork sandwiches for the rest of
the summer for the organisers.
Any UK based member reading this, take the Club President Dick
Boyd’s advice and get across to one of our events enjoy the craic and
get good value for your Sterling
TJ Mc Hale
Irish Section Secretary

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Section News – Irish Section – Irish Section News June
Thirteen of us from the Irish Section crossed over to Caernarfon for the AGM and aside
from the politics we all had a great weekend. New members Barry and Derek Courtney on
their F650’s stayed in the campsite with five more of us and though quite cold was good
craic. A trip to the Gelert shop in Beddgelert to purchase better cold weather gear sorted
out the cold. John Freely led a group from the Cork-Swansea route. John does like his
nightly cruises it must be the rocking motion that helps his sleep, I’ve just heard he has won
a car so I’m sure you will all join me in congratulating him on that. It will be great back up
transport in case anything goes wrong with the Vstrom . An anxious B&B owners nerves
were calmed on the late arrival of the Meagher brothers. Somebody should have told him
we’re Irish and though we may be late we will arrive in good order so keep the head and
don’t panic. And what about Roundy, a club member not yet a year and already attending
his second AGM. People would be wise to watch this ambitious rising star within the club.
Liam Quinlan had nine on his run to south Wales on the May bank holiday weekend.
I’m told all enjoyed the great roads and all chicken strips have been worn off their tyres.
The excursion to the Welsh farmyard was an interesting change and quite educational
diversion for some. GPS, sometimes hard to live with it and even harder without it!
June 19-20 sees the revival of the Ballylkeeran family camping weekend. The campsite is
located on the shores of Lough Ree three miles from Athlone on the N55. Anyone interested
in attending should contact our social secretary Dave Browne on 0870525271.
Bookings are now been taken for the Hog Roast in Thurles on 17 July , the Irish boreen
run on the 31 July-1 Aug and the Thatch weekend in Kinsale. The Thatch weekend is
limited numbers so book early to avoid disappointment. All bookings to Brendan Lang
btlang03@hotmail.com or 0862555214