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2026 Walderstown Road Races Results

July 20, 2026 by TomBoyNI

2026 Walderstown Road Races Results :

The 2026 Walderstown Road Races, the famed “Race of the South,” returned to County Westmeath on July 18–19, 2026. Organised by the Fore Motorcycle Racing Club, the sun-drenched weekend delivered top-tier national road racing action highlighted by historic milestones and lap records.

Dunlop Dominates with Another Hat-Trick :

The headline story of the weekend belonged to Michael Dunlop MBE (MD Racing – BMW). Replicating his 2022 feat, Dunlop left the Walderstown circuit with a commanding hat-trick of race victories, including a masterful performance in the feature Terence Healy Motorcycles Open Race.

Historic Tally: The Open race victory marked Dunlop’s 137th career Irish National road race win.
The Podium: Dunlop maintained his perfect 2026 unbeaten streak in the 1000cc national category, overcoming pole-sitter Michael Sweeney (Martin Jones Racing – BMW) and early race leader Derek McGee (BE/RK Racing – BMW), who made a highly popular and strong return to the roads scene.

Sweeney Smashes the Lap Record :

2026 Skerries 100 Results

July 5, 2026 by TomBoyNI

2026 Skerries 100 Results :

The 2026 Skerries 100 marked the return of road racing to the Republic of Ireland and was held over the weekend of 4th – 5th July 2026.

Saturday 4th July saw practice sessions completed across all classes with racing scheduled for Sunday 5th July 2026.

Unfortunately the event was struck by tragedy following the death of a competitor in Race 2 – Junior Support, which resulted in the event being cancelled as a mark of respect for the fallen rider.

2026 Skerries 100 Results :

2026 Kells Road Races Results :

June 21, 2026 by TomBoyNI

2026 Kells Road Races Results :

Road Racing finally returned to the Republic of Ireland for the first time since Covid brought it to an unprecedented end in 2020. Then the difficulties in obtaining insurance really looked like it was threatening the very future of bikes ever returning to race between the Irish hedges.

2026 promised a return for Irish Road Racing and Saturday and Sunday 20th and 21st June 2026 saw that promise come to fruition with the Kells Road Races taking place on the 3.5km Crossakiel Circuit.

The results of a beautiful sun-kissed day of racing can be found below :

2026 Kells Road Races : Race Day – Sunday 21st June – Results :

2026 Kells Road Races : Press Release : 16th May 2026 :

May 16, 2026 by TomBoyNI

Kells Road Races – 2026 Set for Exciting Return to Crossakiel

CC’s Unlimited Kells Road Race CLG are excited to announce that they will return to Crossakiel, Co. Meath on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June 2026, bringing another thrilling weekend of motorcycle road racing to the area.

Riders and race fans from across Ireland and beyond are expected to attend the event, which last ran in 2022 and has become a major fixture on the Irish road racing calendar over the years. The event promises two days of exciting racing action on the Crossakiel circuit, with a full programme of races planned across the weekend.

2026 Skerries 100 Press Release : 14th May 2026

May 16, 2026 by TomBoyNI

2026: ONE OF IRELAND’S GREAT ROAD RACES CONTINUES TO DEFY CHALLENGES FACING THE SPORT – CELEBRATING 80 YEARS OF PURE ROAD RACING

The Loughshinny Motorcycle Supporters Club (LMSC) are announcing the return of the Country Crest Skerries 100 in what is its 80th year of pure road racing. Road race dates are Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July 2026.

This iconic course stretches for 2.9 miles around the outskirts of the picturesque town of Skerries, with its breathtaking sea views and plush countryside.

A lot has happened in the racing world since these road races were last run in 2022. Like many events, the Country Crest Skerries 100 now operates in a more challenging environment shaped by rising costs and safety expectations. Following signi+cant strides in meeting these challenges and successfully securing insurance for the event, the LMSC will continue to run all classes and have some new exciting additions to the race programme. Further information on this and more will be provided through the Club’s usual social media outlets and website closer to the event.

2026 Walderstown Road Races Proceeding

May 6, 2026 by TomBoyNI

2026 Walderstown Road Races Proceeding :

Fore Motorcycle Club have released a statement today on their Facebook Page confirming that the 2026 Walderstown Road Races will proceed on the 18th and 19th July 2026…

PRESS RELEASE,

Club statement.

Fore Club committee who run Walderstown Road Races wish to advise that our races being held on 18th and 19th of July is GOING AHEAD.

Unfortunately, there are rumours doing the rounds in the last few weeks and especially this week at the Northwest that we have failed to secure the works needed on the roads at Walderstown.

Faugheen50 Sprint 2026 Dates Announced

February 6, 2026 by TomBoyNI

Faugheen50 Sprint 2026 Dates Announced :

The FaugheenRR Club have confirmed today that there will not be a 2026 Faugheen 50, instead there will be a two day sprint event in July 2026, with plans moving forward for the Faugheen 50 to return to the roads in 2027…

Faugheen50 Club Statement..

After a very positive AGM the Club has voted to run a two day Motorcycle Road Racing Sprint in Faugheen on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th of July 2026.

After discussing numerous options available, the club have voted that for us as a Club, with all due considerations, we will run a Motorcycle Sprint over the two days.

We will be have more details shortly, with news and updates.

Thank you all,