ABR Ireland 9-10 May 2025 - Sign Up Thread

[Heff]

ABR Ireland 2025 will be over the weekend of the 9th & 10th May 2025.

We have secured a booking at Sliabh Laig Camping (pronounced Slieve League)

Sliabh Liag Camping
Bunglas Road
Lergadaghtan
Teelin
Co. Donegal
F94X2XV
Ireland
00353 85 818 2713

See web link below
https://sliabhliagcamping.ie

This is an award winning campsite in Donegal not far off the Wild Atlantic Way and is at the foot of the highest sea cliffs in Europe (accessible on foot only) The site is fully serviced with free wifi and showers. We have the whole area within the red ring as per photo

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To book your tent pitch, please use the web link below to receive the ABR discount rate.

https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QOW2MNCV

Once you have confirmed payment, let me know and I'll add you to the Attendees list

You must book in advance on a 'First come, first served' basis, as there is limited tent spaces,

Right next door to the campsite is the Ti Linn Cafe which will be available for snacks, tea, coffee, breakfasts etc.

We can avail of evening meals at the Rusty Mackerel bar just 500m away. This is also an award winning bar as one of the top 20 Best Pubs in Ireland, according to Lonely Planet. The manager has given us a private room for Sat evening meal. Music will also be provided on both Fri and Sat nights. They are also available for breakfasts if you let staff know in advance.

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Belfast Port to campsite roughly 140 miles
Dublin Port to campsite roughy 160 miles.

Remember the currency is Euros


For those needing to avail of a proper bed, the Rusty Mackerel has a limited number of rooms available, again quote ABR to obtain a discounted room rate. Tel. 00353 74 973 9101

See web link below
https://therustymackerel.com

Hope to see you there to sample some of these

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Attendees
Heff
Flinty
Pete & Charlie
ABR HQ team x4
Patrick H +1
John Taylor
Ewan B
Stuartie
Wilson A
Joe Girv + 1
Gemily +1
Steadyeddie
Ollie
Nicknick
Dr. Houx
Alanprice
Soho
Deke62
Hatcho & Dub24
Vic21 +1


B&B
Jimmy C & Matt
Hen & Da

[Peter Watson]

PTP

[Flintlock]

Count me in Heff. Lovely area.

[Peter Watson]

Charlie Watson

[Alun]

Good man Heff, I've been waiting for this....there'll be at least 4 riding over from the ABR office but I suspect that may increase to 8. That's a fine spot you've picked, looking forward to riding and having a pint with you..

[SHarper]

…is at the foot of the highest sea cliffs in Europe (accessible on foot only) ….

Only accessible by foot you say…

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[Heff]

They are now
The road up now has gates, CCTV and bollards to prevent vehicle access

[Heff]

Another 2 added to the list

[Flintlock]

Just a bit more info for those attending.

Anyone interested in a nice route to follow you can email Damian at [email protected] and he will send you a link to download onto your satnav/phone etc

It's a lovely area. Some areas worth exploring that are not too far away

Arranmore Island, about 35 miles to Burtonport, where you can get a ferry for the short crossing. A lovely, approximately 15 mile single track road round the island

https://arranmoreferry.com/

http://www.arainnmhor.com/

Glenveigh National Park - approximately 50 miles - beautiful park with great biking roads all round

https://www.nationalparks.ie/glenveagh/

I have made a few enquiries about Slieve League cliffs. The access road to the top should be open for the Rally - its 5 Euro per bike, however they have offered 5 bikes for the price of 4 - how this will work on the day Im not sure lol. So it's something to think about.

Anyone maybe wanting to see a bit of Northern Ireland when visiting, then a circuit of Lower Lough Erne in Co Fermanagh is recommended.

From the campsite, N56 towards Donegal, N15 to Laghey, R232 to Pettigo, A35 , through Kesh & continue to Enniskillen - an island town and worthy of a stop
https://enniskillen.com/

From Enniskillen its the A46 to Belleek, worth a detour on this section up to the Cliffs of Magho, via Lough Navar forest drive
https://discovernorthernireland.com/thi ... st-p675571
At Belleek, it's the A47 back to Kesh, returning to the campsite via Donegal & Killybegs - roughly 150 miles

Flintlock

[Gemily]

Hi guys,

Put me down for 2x places this year.
Tarnjit
Miguel (Gemily)

Camping is booked, evening meal wanted if we do it again this year.

We will be catching the overnight ferry Thursday evening from Liverpool, so we Friday to explore a little. @flintlock, we will take a look at some of those places. If anyone else is on the same ferry let us know.

This is one of my favourite events of the year as it always has a chilled feel, and a cracking ride out. Looking forward too another good one