Walderstown Road Races to Run in 2026 :
The Fore Motor Cycle Racing Club have announced via a social media post that the Walderstown Road Races – The ‘Race of the South’ will run in 2026.
As yet no dates have been confirmed, so more details will be posted as soon as they become available.
The Irish Road Racing Calendar is really starting to take shape for 2026…
ANNOUNCEMENT
Press Release.
The Kells Road Races Club have announced via via Facebook that their event will run in 2026.
Short and sweet – further details will be posted when they become available.
2026 Skerries 100 Dates Confirmed :
The Loughshinny Club have confirmed via a social media posting today that 2026 will see a return to road racing for the Skerries 100.
Loughshinny Motorcycle Supporters Club is delighted to announce the return of the legendary Skerries 100 on 4th and 5th July 2026.
Safe to say, one of Ireland’s most iconic road racing events is roaring back to life, and we couldn’t be happier to welcome riders, teams, and fans once again.
2026 South West Road Races Dates Announced
The South West Road Races Athea Facebook Page has issued a statement re the plans for their 2026 event…
12th 13th September | Motorcycle Road Racing Returns to Athea
We are excited to announce finally the long awaited return of motorcycle road racing to Athea with the South West Road Races taking place on 12th 13th September.
After far too long away the roads of Athea will once again echo with the sound speed and spectacle that only real road racing can deliver. Two full days of high octane action on fast demanding public roads backed by passionate crowds and an unbeatable atmosphere.
2026 Cookstown 100 Entry Forms and Regulations are now available :
https://www.cookstown100.org/index.php/forms/category/44-2026-entry-reg-forms
Next year’s Cookstown 100 is set to take place on Friday and Saturday, the 24th and 25th of April. This year, we are again offering fantastic online packages for race enthusiasts priced at just £25.00.
For those looking for an enhanced experience, our exclusive VIP Packages are available for £75.00. The new VIP area, conveniently located within the paddock, promises an unparalleled view of the grid and podium, making it the perfect spot to soak in every exhilarating moment of the race. Throughout the event, VIP guests can enjoy a variety of hot food and refreshing beverages, ensuring you stay energised while cheering on your favourite riders. To secure your packages, use PayPal and enter [email protected] (selecting the friend’s option) in the ‘NOTES SECTION,’ please include your name, address, email, and the number of packages you wish to purchase. Important: Access to vantage points on private property along the Cookstown 100 course requires a purchased package. ** Don’t miss out on this thrilling event!**
Cookstown & District Motorcycle Club’s groundbreaking announcement for competitors ahead of the 104th Cookstown ‘100.’
Christmas is a season of giving, and the Cookstown & District Motor Cycle Club (MCC) is proud to announce it has a special gift for competitors ahead of next year’s Cookstown “100” road races.
As the longest-running national road racing organisation – second only to the Isle of Man TT – the Cookstown MCC has built a legacy of resilience and innovation in motorsport.
From the early days, when race legends such as Mike Hailwood, Philip McCallen, Robert Dunlop, and Michael Dunlop each scored their first road race wins at Cookstown, to pioneering initiatives like the “Man of the Meeting” award in 1974 (£100.00), the first club to allow Robert Dunlop to return to racing, following his 1994 IOM TT crash, and hosting the only road race worldwide during the 2020 pandemic, the Cookstown club has consistently sought ways to support riders and the sport.
In 2026, the 104th Cookstown “100” will feature a game-changing initiative—competitors will receive ‘FREE’ and ‘Discounted’ entry fees. This means no one will pay a full entry fee to compete at the Cookstown “100”!
Athea Road Races Planned for 2026 :
The South West Road Racing Club have issued a Press Release confirming their commitment for a return to road racing and the plans to run their event in 2026…
PRESS RELEASE
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The South West Road Racing Club is pleased to confirm that it has agreed to pay the required 50% deposit to the Motorcycling Ireland (MCI) to secure the necessary permits for the 2026 season, with the event to be held in Athea.
The club would like to thank Kerry Motorsport News for their continued support.
Dates will be released in due course, but in the meantime, the club wishes to thank everyone for their continued support.
Best regards,
The South West Road Racing Club Athea.
The 2026 North West 200 will host a round of the European Series Road Racing Superbike Championship a press release from the event has confirmed.
The 2026 Briggs Equipment North West 200 on May 4-9 is set to host a round of the new European Series road racing (ESR) Superbike championship.
The NW200 is earmarked to host the second round of the new six race series for Superbike-spec machinery which has been introduced following the cessation of 1000cc competition in the International Road Racing Championship at the end of last season.
The 2026 ESR series will also include races at Hengelo, Netherlands (May 2-3), Horice, Czech Republic (May 23-24), Imatra, Finland (July 3-5) and Chimay, Belgium (25-26 July) before returning to Horice for the closing round on 8-9 August.
Spearheaded by North West 200 regular, Laurent Hoffmann, the new Superbike series will also feature North West 200 regulars such as Finland’s Erno Kostamo and Switzerland’s Lukas Maurer alongside a host of other European competitors.
2026 Cookstown 100 Tickets Now Available :
The 2026 Cookstown 100 will take place over 24th and 25th April 2026.
The Cookstown Club have released their ticket packages for the 2026 event.
From now until 5th December 2025 the Early Bird Package is priced at only £20, rising to £25 after the 05/12/2025.
A VIP Package is also available for £75 – full details of which can be found in the Press Release below :
We are ready to rock n roll!
Online Race Packages for the 2026 Cookstown 100 are now available for purchase as Christmas Presents.
Please note, the Closing date for these will be Friday, 5th December 2025.
Ulster Grand Prix Set for 2027 Return :
Rumours have been circulating for a couple of days now about a return of the Ulster Grand Prix and it now has been confirmed that the Northern Ireland Government will be budgeting for around £400,00 over a ‘multi-year contract’ and that approximately 50% of that will be set aside for the UGP in order to make improvements around the circuit. However, and notably funding will not be provided for the racing itself.
So the Ulster is by no means back just yet, but this is the biggest step forward in ensuring bikes return to the Dundrod circuit.
The MCUI(UC) has also given a press release :
Motor Cycle Union of Ireland (Ulster Centre) Ltd
Press Release for 2027 “Ulster Grand Prix”
Press Release dated – 03/11/2025 @ 2.30PM
The MotorCycle Union of Ireland (Ulster Centre) Ltd over the last four months have engaged with many government departments, MLA’s, councils and agencies on “pure road racing” in Northern Ireland.
Road Racing between the hedges in Ireland has been attracting competitors and spectators since 1903 when the Governing Body was first established.
We have built a legacy around road racing over this period of time which has produced world class talents. 2026 will see five pure road race events in Northern Ireland, Cookstown 100, NW200, Tandragee 100, Armoy and the Mid Antrim 150 is back on the Calendar. This is a great upturn and promising for road racing since the covid pandemic which had a huge impact on everyone. We appreciate all the support and help from Department of Communities, SportNI and 2&4 Wheel over the years for the funding for much needed safety equipment.
Thinking ahead to 2027 our plan is to bring back probably the purest and most natural road race events in the world.