So. With all this virus nonsense gradually fading and as we get back to some sort normality, we have eventually secured a great venue for our 2022 rally which will be held over the weekend of
6-8th May 2022
Our selected venue is Battlebridge Caravan & Camping, Leitrim Village, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim, situated on the banks of the River Shannon. This venue has won numerous awards and is listed as one of the 'Top 10' best Irish campsites.
Full site info here https://www.battlebridgecaravanandcamping.ie/
As usual, we have secured a discounted camping fee for the weekend at €25, (about £21) but if camping is not for you, the Leitrim Lodge or other B&Bs are close by in the village. Please book as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
When your booking is confirmed, please post on this thread and I'll add your names to the confirmed attendees list below = Post #1
Please state if your camping, B&B, Lodge etc or whatever you decide.
Although the venue has Glamping Pods, NONE of these are currently available for this weekend as they have been booked from 2021
To book your place and pay your deposit (see venue website for T&Cs), you MUST book directly through the campsite, please call 00353 71 965 0824 and ask for Eilish. Make sure you mention you are booking for the ABR Rally to obtain the discount
Venue benefits
- Bar/restaurant on site
- Full laundry facilities
- Free pub wifi
- Excellent toilets
- Full showers (€1.50)
- Music at the weekend
Rally info below last updated 25/02/22
As with previous years, this event with take the following format.
Arrive Friday, pitch your tent, meet and greet old and new faces, probably over a pint of Guinness in the bar. Food is available at the bar until 8:45pm. See menu here https://www.beirnesofbattlebridge.ie/menu
Sat Ride Out info
Please try to have a empty bladder and a FULL tank of fuel
Leaving venue at 08:00 on the now traditional 'Flintys All Day Ride Out'.
Basically it will take the following route
Ballinmore, Glenfarne for breakfast about 09:00 at Lavender restaurant for a full cooked breakfast discounted to €10. Lough Melvin then a circuit of Aghavoghill mountain, Kinlough, Mullaghamore and part of the Wild Atlsntic Way. Over to Gleniff Horseshoe, Glencar Lough, Lough Gill, Lough Allen Drive then back to campsite around 6:00-6:30 and approximately 150 miles, mixed selection of roads all tarmac.
At 8pm we have arranged a sit down 3 course meal, again at Beirnes Restaurant discounted to €24, (steak will incur €10 surcharge)
Sunday morning, a full cooked breakfast with tea/coffee/toast etc will be available on site until 11am and has been agreed at €11.
Check out is normally by 12md, but they are happy to facilitate later departures.
Further information will be added when known and this post amended accordingly.
Travel times to the venue from Belfast port is approximately 2.5 hours and 120 miles, and from Dublin port around 2 hours and 98 miles.
Hoping for a great turnout
See you all there.
Camping at venue
Heff
Oplo
Wideparting
Rederic
Stanley
Deke62
Gringo
Anthony29040 + Steve
Dan
Dr Houx
CollyPamAm + mate
Ollie + mate
ABR - Bryn +3
Bikenav
Staying off site
Flintlock
Gaz
PTP
Gav
Hen
Barcelona Pat
Burr
Joe S
Jeremy A