Introducing Gaelic Chapter Ireland - Dublin Harley-Davidson's riding club

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Do you know about our Harley-Davidson rider's club Gaelic Chapter Ireland?

We thought we'd give you a taster of Dublin H-D's HOG (Harley Owner's Group) Chapter and what they get up to.

In these austere times, why not join and get as much enjoyment out of life as we do - on the road, on a Harley-Davidson - Life must include fun!

 

Members

Currently with 175 members, Gaelic Chapter Ireland is all about "riding your Harley and having fun". That's it; no more, no less. Our members come from all walks of life; all great folks who just want to lose the stresses of the week, out on the road. We have lady riders as well as men and pillion riders, of all ages from 20's to 70's. You'll fit right in!

 

Rideouts

We meet to ride at least once a week (weather permitting) on official rideouts, at 10am every Sunday, leaving (after a coffee and a chat) from Dublin H-D. Our rides are split in two, usually with a full day out and a stop point along the way, where those tied to time can turn and ride home together. There are also the lucky few who are either retired or have time off during the week and meet up here and head out mid-week. Rideouts are structured, but there's no need to "put your name down" - members just turn up on the day. All rides are kept safe by our "road captains" who keep the riding groups in formation and within the law.

 

Other Events

During the year, we also enjoy the odd foreign trip, a St.Patrick's day event, Irish Bikefest, several charity events, a summer BBQ, social get-togethers, ladies night, a Christmas children's party and of course the member's Christmas party (there isn't usually much riding done the day after this one!).

 

Organisation

We have a dedicated team who run the show; all great folks and avid Harley riders, so members don't have to worry about arranging meeting points or routes or find hotels etc etc.. Our committee does it all. And we've no interest in structured meetings for meetings sake - there's plenty of time to chew the cud over coffee or lunch (or ice-cream stops!) on the rideout. Members can rest assured that the monthly committee meetings sort it all out.

 

Overseas

We are very proud to have several members from the U.S. and other countries; many whose ancestors left Ireland many moons ago.. and some who've left a little more recently! There is a reduced membership for those who would like to be a part of Gaelic Chapter Ireland and to wear our good name as they ride.

 

Benefits of membership include:

  • First & foremost; riding safely with a great bunch of folks!
  • Arrangement of rideouts, social events, and rider training.
  • Organised Rideouts every Sunday during riding season (+ arranged rideouts every Sunday off season).
  • SMS-text every week during riding season, with information of the Sunday rideout to come.
  • The Dublin H-D / Gaelic Chapter rider lounge at Dublin H-D with free fresh ground coffee & biscuits before the ride.
  • Dublin H-D opens exclusively for Gaelic Chapter Ireland on Sunday mornings.
  • The Gaelic Chapter Ireland Newsletter email.
  • Regular Rideout schedules & updates from our Activities officer (who is always available to contact at Dublin H-D)
  • Full access to the Gaelic Chapter Ireland website, where information, newsletters & photos of previous rideouts can be found.
  • Member's summer BBQ.
  • Children's Christmas Party with Santa arriving on a Harley.
  • Member's Christmas party.
  • AGM night
  • Preferential purchasing opportunities at Dublin H-D.
  • Access to Gaelic Chapter Ireland merchandise
  • All for only €45 per annum (€25 pillion or overseas)

INTERESTED?

Either reply to us or contact us at Dublin H-D at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Or better still; you can apply to join directly via the Chapter's website at http://www.gaelicchapterireland.com/index.php?option=com_artforms&formid=1&Itemid=99999

(The Gaelic Chapter Ireland website www.gaelicchapterireland.com is currently being updated - check back in a few weeks for more content)

 

 

A taster of some future rideouts (from our activities officer's recent email to members):

"...I am going to organise more overnighters rather than full weekend away so that way we can travel away more and keep costs down. There is a great opportunity for our members who are spread around Ireland to join us so my plan is to cover most areas of Ireland. Put these trips in your diary:

 

(date): Pembroke Hotel, Kilkenny. The plan here is to go for a spin down the N11 to Rosslare, across to Passage east (Stopping off at HOOK HEAD ON THE WAY) to catch the ferry, then from here straight up to Kilkenny for a night on the town. Contact the hotel on …..The rate is €... per room B/B (They are going to upgrade the first few that book).CONTACT THEM DIRECTLY

 

(date): Clifden Stationhouse. The plan is to meet up early for breakfast then head up the N4 to Longford from here jump onto the N5 to Westport. We will head out (what will be the highlight of our Road trip) to Louisburgh then onto Clifden (This is an amazing and beautiful part of Ireland, I kid you not).Expect a full day riding Sunday & Monday. Email the hotel.... or ring ....The rate is €... P/P Sharing €... Single room Supplement.  CONTACT THEM DIRECTLY

 

(date): Gougane Barra West Cork. The plan here is to head down the N7 to Limerick, towards Foynes to visit the Foynes Flying Boat Museum. From here head south to Abbeyfeale then onto Macroom finishing off in Gougane Barra.  I have contacted the hotel here so waiting for info, I visited here last year on our round Ireland trip and this is truly a beautiful part of Ireland…more details will follow soon. Again a long day so early start and a full bank holiday Monday returning home. …INFO TO FOLLOW

 

I have been in contact with all the hotels- some still have to tell me the rates and they are going to do the best they can, if you are interested please let me know. Contact them yourself to book it ASAP. Please when booking tell the hotels it’s under ......  if you are joining us. Hopefully you can join us this year...."

 

 

Thanks for reading and we hope you'll join us on the road! (and if you haven't got a Harley-Davidson, contact us - we can have you riding from scratch within weeks and we have great finance deals on your dream bike!

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