No call to the Dáil – just a bike tour for Danny

Cathal Flaherty getting a spin on Sunday

A wide variety of headgear was on show at the festival

Sunday’s parade heads for town

Photographer Domnick Walsh taking part in the parade

Bikers going in different directions on machines of all shapes and sizes

Who’s a good girl? The Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind was the main beneficiary of this year’s Harley Davidson raffle

The parade of bikers in full flow

Bikers crossing the Flesk Bridge on Muckross Road

Sean Kelleher and friends rocking the Bike Village

Seamie and Siun Morrissey

The free open air festival is one of Europe’s most impressive biking events

Ladies and gentlemen, you can now switch off your engines.

Ireland BikeFest 2025 has just drawn to a close with Killarney playing host to several hundred motorcycle enthusiasts throughout the weekend with the Bike Village at the Gleneagle a hive of activity.

Celebrating its 17th anniversary as a top international festival for motorcyclists, Ireland BikeFest has become a flagship fixture in the motorcycle calendar.

It brings together bikers from all over the world to enjoy and explore one of Europe’s best-loved riding destinations and festivals in one epic experience.

The festival’s highlights included a vibrant carnival atmosphere, a stellar line-up of music and entertainment, demo rides, a custom bike show and ride-outs along the d Ring of Kerry and the coastline of the Wild Atlantic Way.

One of the most popular features of the entire weekend is the parade of bikers on Sunday with grand marshal, singer  and motorcycle enthusiast, Jimmy Buckley, leading the motorcycle tour from the Gleneagle along Muckross Road and Woodlawn and travelling in Park Road before a tour of the town with the streets lined with delighted spectators.

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