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2026 Tandragee 100 : James Walsh

July 5, 2026 by TomBoyNI

It has been confirmed that James Walsh has died following an incident at the 2026 Tandragee 100

Source : https://www.facebook.com/groups/203346583021038/permalink/27782565991339059/

On behalf of the North Armagh Motorcyle & Car Club (Tarmac Section) Ltd is with profound sadness that we confirm James Walsh has passed away in hospital after being airlifted from the event last Saturday. We are completely heartbroken by this tragic loss, and our entire club is mourning a truly valued member of our racing community.

Road racing is a sport built on shared passion and tight bonds, which makes a loss like this resonate deeply with every rider, official, and fan. Our thoughts, prayers, and deepest sympathies are with his partner Claire, his Mom Geraldine, the rest of his family, friends, and his own club members during this incredibly devastating time.

We want to express our immense gratitude to the MCUI UC Medical Team, the air ambulance crew, and the medical staff who fought so hard to save him. Out of respect for his family as they navigate this immense grief, we ask everyone to respect their privacy and allow them the time and space they need.

2026 Tandragee 100 Results

June 28, 2026June 28, 2026 by TomBoyNI

2026 Tandragee 100 Results :

Friday Practice & Qualifying: Browne Sets the Standard

The opening day of the 62nd Tandragee 100 presented competitors with a day of almost uninterrupted sunshine. That however brought its own problems as the evening progressed the sun became a problem as it got lower in the beautiful early summer sky. That coupled with an incident involving a belligerent spectator meant that the two Friday evening races were unfortunately cancelled.

In the premier Supersport qualifying session, Cork’s Michael Browne demonstrated exceptional form aboard the Boyce Precision Engineering/Russell Racing Yamaha. Browne was the only rider to break the three-minute barrier, securing pole position with a commanding lap of 2:59.629.

Multi-time Isle of Man TT winner Michael Dunlop MBE spearheaded the chase, qualifying second with a :03.00.084, while Skerries rider Michael Sweeney completed the front row (3:02.944).

Neil Kernohan at the 2026 Tandragee 100 - Marlacoo Corner

Saturday Race Day: Dunlop Asserts Dominance

Early Bird Discount for 2026 Tandragee 100 Ends 31/05/2026

May 28, 2026 by TomBoyNI

Early Bird Discount for 2026 Tandragee 100 Ends 31/05/2026 :

There are only a few more days left to secure your Early Bird Discount for the 2026 Tandragee 100 Road Races.

From the Tandragee 100 Facebook Page :

***Spectators***

Our Spectator programme and parking packages are priced at £25, with Motorhome Packages priced at £40. NB: additional passengers in a motorhome should purchase a separate spectator package.

PLEASE NOTE :

Our Spectator programme and parking packages will remain priced at £25 until 31/05/26, this will enable us to forecast our programme requirements.

These packages will revert to £30 from 01/06/26, and you will only be issued a programme at the event whilst stocks last, so order today to secure your Race programme.

Tandragee 100 Title Sponsors – Around A Pound

February 20, 2026 by TomBoyNI

Tandragee 100 Title Sponsors – Around A Pound :

2026 Tandragee 100 Banner - Title Sponsor - Around A Pound

PRESS RELEASE

16th February 2026

A Two-Decade Legacy: Around A Pound Celebrates 20+ Years Supporting the Tandragee 100

The North Armagh Motorcycle & Car Club (Tarmac Section) Ltd is delighted to confirm that Around A Pound, Northern Ireland’s premier community discount retailer, is returning as the title sponsor for the 2026 Around A Pound Tandragee 100 Motorcycle Road Races.

Voted the 4th best road racing course in the world, the 5.3-mile Tandragee circuit—often dubbed the “Mini TT”—attracts over 150 competitors and thousands of fans from across the globe. The 2026 event will continue to feature a full schedule of high-octane racing across the technical bumps and fast straights of the Co. Armagh countryside.

This year’s announcement is particularly significant as it marks over two decades of unwavering commitment from the local company. Owners Gerard and Siobhan Rice have been key sponsors of the event since 2005, standing by the “Mini TT” through its greatest triumphs and challenging hiatuses alike.

A Quote from Title Sponsors Gerard and Siobhan Rice:

2026 Tandragee 100 Spectator Information

February 19, 2026 by TomBoyNI

2026 Tandragee 100 Spectator Information :

Spectator Information

Programme and Parking Packages – or scan the QR Code below…

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/northarmaghmotorcycleandcarclubtarmacsectionltd

Spectator Viewing & Facilities Map –

2026 Tandragee 100 Spectator Information

Frequently Asked Questions –

https://tandragee100.co.uk/programme-and-parking-packages-2025-faqs/

Tandragee 100 Merchandise –

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/northarmaghmotorcycleandcarclubtarmacsectionltd/store?widget=true&modal_widget=true

2025 Tandragee 100 Results

June 28, 2025June 28, 2025 by TomBoyNI

2025 Tandragee 100 Results :

The 2025 Tandragee 100 road races, held on June 27th and 28th, marked a triumphant return for the iconic event after a two-year hiatus, thanks to crucial resurfacing work on the challenging 5.3-mile circuit. The atmosphere was electric, bolstered by a star-studded lineup that included the legendary 33-time Isle of Man TT winner, Michael Dunlop, making his return to Tandragee after 12 years.

Dunlop certainly made his presence felt, dominating the big bike classes. He secured a hard-fought victory in the Open Superbike race after a thrilling battle with Michael Sweeney, winning by a mere 0.4 seconds. The excitement continued in the showpiece Superbike race, where Dunlop once again triumphed over Sweeney, this time by a more comfortable eight-second margin. In a display of incredible speed, both Dunlop and Sweeney shattered the outright lap record, with Dunlop ultimately setting a blistering new benchmark of 111.584mph.

Beyond the Superbike showdowns, the event delivered plenty of drama. Darryl Tweed snatched a last-gasp Supertwin victory after a final-corner error from Michael Sweeney. Mike Browne also had a standout performance, securing back-to-back wins in the Supersport class and even setting a new fastest-ever Tandragee 100 Supersport lap.

The 2025 Tandragee 100 was a resounding success, showcasing the thrilling nature of road racing and solidifying its reputation as one of Ireland’s premier national road races.

2025 Tandragee 100 Results :

Friday 27th June 2025 :

Saturday 28th June 2025 :

2025 Tandragee 100 Results : Race 2 (Fri)

Michael Dunlop Confirmed For 2025 Tandragee 100 Rider Lineup

June 24, 2025 by TomBoyNI

Michael Dunlop Confirmed For 2025 Tandragee 100 Rider Lineup :

PRESS RELEASE – TANDRAGEE 100

24th June 2025

33 Times TT Winner Michael Dunlop, MBE confirmed for the Around A Pound Tandragee 100

~ Friday 27th and Saturday 28th June 2025 ~

Friday Practice: Roads Close: 11.00 am | Practice Starts: 11.30 am | Roads Open: 9.00 pm

Saturday Race: Roads Close: 9.30 am | First Race: 10.00 am | Roads Open: 7.00 pm

On behalf of the North Armagh Motorcycle & Car Club it gives me great pleasure to be able to announce that Michael Dunlop, MBE and 33 Times TT Winner, will compete at this year’s Around A Pound Tandragee 100.

Earlier this year, our Overall Sponsor, owner of Around A Pound, Gerry Rice, who has also been a personal sponsor of Michael’s for many years, had agreed to negotiate with Michael once the TT was over. True to their word, both men met and agreed that Michael will complete on his Supersport Ducati and Superstock MD Racing machines at this year’s Around A Pound Tandragee 100 event on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th June 2025.

Tandragee 100 Road Races Visitors’ Guide

June 19, 2026June 7, 2025 by TomBoyNI

Tandragee 100 Road Races Visitors’ Guide :

Updated for 2026

Get all the latest Tandragee 100 Updates Here

TBNI.Blog have compiled the most useful and popular posts in relation to the Tandragee 100 Road Races in order to bring you a basic Visitors’ Guide. Hopefully this guide will give you an idea and some knowledge of the event, the course and plenty of other useful information.

2026 Around a Pound Tandragee 100 Banner

History :

The first Tandragee 100 took place on Saturday 19th April 1958 and has been one of the most popular events on the annual racing calendar, always attracting top-class entries and huge spectator audiences. It was, on that first day, a 100 mile handicap race and over the 60 years it has taken place it has evolved into the prestigious event it is today.

There is a long tradition of sporting culture in Northern Ireland, not least of motorcycling. Promoted by the North Armagh Motorcycle & Car Club Ltd, the Tandragee 100 has been held on the same course between Markethill and Tandragee in the shallow hills of County Armagh since 1958 and has now developed into the best National Road Race in Ireland, with winners that include all the big names from Creith to Farquhar, two generations of Dunlops, as well as County Armagh’s local motorcycling hero Philip McCallen.

McCrum’s Motorcycles to Sponsor First Open Race at 2025 Tandragee 100

April 12, 2025 by TomBoyNI

***PRESS RELEASE***

12th April 2025

From left to right are Roy Biggerstaff, MCUI UC Travelling Marshal; Anne Forsythe, North Armagh Motorcycle & Car Club; Padraig Graham, MCUI UC Travelling Marshal; Jonathan Martin, Suzuki Bikes UK, and Wes McCrum, McCrum’s Motorcycles.

On behalf of the North Armagh Motorcycle & Car Club (Tarmac Section) Ltd, it is with great pleasure I confirm McCrum’s Motorcycles, Magheralin has been confirmed as the sponsor of the McCrum’s Suzuki First Open Race at the 2025 Around-A-Pound Tandragee 100 National Motorcycle Road Races.

The event, which is scheduled to take place on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th June 2025, will showcase McCrum’s Suzuki demo machines which are being generously provided by McCrum’s Motorcycles to the Motorcycle Union of Ireland (Ulster Centre) Travelling Marshals Team in their vital role at the Around-A-Pound Tandragee 100.

2025 Tandragee 100 Dates Confirmed

October 28, 2024 by TomBoyNI

2025 Tandragee 100 Dates Confirmed :

Just around two weeks ago the good news that the surfacing work needed for the return of the Tandragee 100 was to go ahead was announced.

The Tandragee 100 last ran in 2022.

Today the North Armagh Motorcycle & Car Club (Tarmac Section) have made a press release that the 2025 Tandragee 100 will run over the 27th and 28th June 2025.

These dates will lead to a change in the look of the traditional NI road racing calendar with the Tandragee 100 coming in after the NW200 and Isle of Man TT, slotting in just before the Southern 100.

It is great to have the Tandragee 100 back on the calendar!

PRESS RELEASE 2025 TANDRAGEE 100 – TITLE SPONSOR & DATES

28th October 2024

On behalf of the North Armagh Motorcycle & Car Club (Tarmac Section) Ltd, it is with great pleasure I confirm Around-A-Pound has been confirmed as the title sponsor for the 2025 Around-A-Pound Tandragee 100 National Motorcycle Road Races.

The announcement comes as preparations begin to pick up the pace for the event, which is scheduled to take place on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th June 2025.

The local company, established by Gerard and Siobhan Rice in 1999, are once again showing their support for the Around-A-Pound Tandragee 100 National Road Race, having been key sponsors for the event since 2005!

“We are delighted that Around-A-Pound is confirmed as this year’s title sponsor. Gerard and Siobhan have been very supportive towards both the Club and the event for nearly 20 years, and we are thrilled to be continuing that relationship in 2025. The event just would not be the same without them, they have not only contributed significantly in a financial way since 2005, but been ‘hands on’ with course set up and on occasion offered advice and support when needed.