Breaking news for spectators...City North HotelA big thank you to the City North Hotel who are sponsoring our Marshal training. For a full range of their facilities, please link to their website at http://www.citynorthhotel.com/ New Car Park for SkerriesThe club are delighted to announce they have secured two car parks for the Skerries 100, they are both accessible during road close time, and the club will be charging a mere €5 per vehicle (car or bike). One is right at the start and finish and one is on the Dublin road about 500m from the paddock, leading to Finnegan's Corner. Camping will not be permitted in either car park. Camping is available at the back of the paddock, check in with security at the paddock gate. Car Park A (and viewing area) Can be accessed during ... Skerries 100 - PreviewThis year we celebrate 65 years of the Skerries 100 Road Races. With just less than three weeks to go before we close the roads on Friday the 2nd July for the practice session of the 2010 Aon Bikecare Skerries 100 we are entering into our final preparation phase for the event. In the run up to the event our Committee and specialist work groups will be working harder than ever putting in that final effort to complete the long list of tasks required too stage one of the best motorcycle road racing events in the World. The 65th Skerries 100 promises to be ... Thank-youA big THANK-YOU to everyone who bought sponsor a bale stickers, we will be closing on Friday 11th for names to be included in the Skerries programme. Any names added between 11th June and the 25th August will appear with all the rest in the Killalane programme. The raffle will be drawn at Killalane so if you havent managed to sponsor a bale there is plenty of time. Also a big thank-you to everyone who sold sponsor a bale tickets for us, particularly the gang who helped at our stand at the ALMC Car Show and Mondello Expo........ See below a list of the ... AON Bikecare Skerries 100 Photo Competition Photographic competition Aon bikecare will be sponsoring a photographic competition open to all amateur photographers attending the big race day on Saturday 3rd July. The winning entry will be published on the Loughshinny Motorcycle Club website and will also be included in next year's race programme. Aon bikecare will be offering a prize for the best 'Action Shot' from an amateur photographer and will be presented at the prize giving at Killalane. 1st Place &...  Find us on FaceBook and keep up with our preparations for Skerries & Killalane. https://www.facebook.com/pages/loughshinny-motorcycle-supporters-club/323887671632?ref=search&sid=1235175086.3067201357..1&v=wall BBC's Season Ticket : Full ThrottleTo the outside casual observer Motorcycle road racers are just a bunch of adrenaline junkies willing to risk their necks racing on public roads, all hell bent on self destruction. The BBC’s new Sports documentary programme, ‘Season Ticket’, decided to give an insight into and question this fast and furious high octane sport. They also wanted to examine the mindset of those special individuals who sacrifice so much to race on the public roads. Reporter Gavin Andrews introduced the programme as “Nothing short of madness”. They followed the trials ...  Spectator informationThe Historic Skerries 100 attracts thousands of regular visitors from Ireland and overseas, many make the annual ‘pilgrimage’ to North County Dublin to enjoy the renowned hospitality of the area and watch pure road racing at its very best amidst some of the best scenery in the County. The influx of visitors brings a festive mood to the picturesque seaside village of Skerries and gives the local economy a welcome boast with Pubs, restaurants, shops and B&B’s reporting one of their busiest weekends of the year. With the event now drawing in more than 30,000 spectators every year the locals find themselves outnumbered by 2 to 1 for a couple of days each July. A number of activities take place during the week leading up to the event. Local pubs normally have live entertainment on each night of the week. Local restaurants and Cafés are open for breakfast and offer full menus all day, one or two even advertise a 'bikers breakfast'! Travel infoHow to get to the Skerries 100 or Killalane Road RacesBoth Road races are held on circuits just outside the town of Skerries, if you look for Skerries, Co Fingal you will find it. The start and finish for both races is on the R127 which runs from the main N1 to Skerries, through the village of Lusk. View Skerries 100 & Killalane Race Circuits in a larger map By PlaneThe airport is conveniently located approximately 10 km from Dublin city centre and 23 km from the town of Skerries. It is served by a large number of buses, coaches and taxis all allowing you to get from the airport with ease. See below a handy auto-route from the Airport to the town of Skerries. By Ferry
From outside Ireland travel can be obtained via the Shipping companies Stena Line, Irish Ferries & Norfolkline Ferries from England. The Steam Packet from Isle of Man to Ireland. Look for ferries servicing Dublin City Port or Dunlaoire. By Road
From the South & West Waterford to Skerries | Cork to Skerries | Galway to Skerries
From the North Sligo to Skerries | Belfast to Skerries By Train
Skerries town is on the Dublin to Drogheda line. The company who operate it are CIE and timetables from Connolly Station Dublin to Skerries can be viewed on their website. By Bus
Buses travel between Skerries and Dublin on the Dublin Bus 33 route, the timetable can be viewed on the Dublin Bus website. This bus will bring you to the heart of Skerries Town, known locally “The Monument” there is a taxi rank available and for a small amount these taxis can bring you right to the race circuit for each event. Tourist Information Point
Skerries Tourist Information Centre is housed in the Community Centre, Dublin Road. The Tourist Office can provide local accommodation and amenity information, local reservations and sporting facilities. They have information leaflets on events and tourist attractions available on request.
Telephone - +353 1 849 0888 Health & Safety
Warning! Motor sport can be dangerous. Despite the organisers taking all reasonable precautions unavoidable accidents can happen, in respect of these you are present at your own risk. An Garda SíochánaWill be present throughout the event and will be conducting Traffic patrols in vicinity of the Skerries and Killalane events to ensure the safety and security of spectators and their property. SecurityDo not park in isolated areas or lanes around the circuit. Ensure your vehicles are securely locked. If you have an alarm make sure it’s set. If you are riding a bike to the event park in the main parking areas and if your riding with friends, ‘daisy chain’ the bikes together with your chains and padlocks. Remember to bring a side-stand ‘puck’ with you as some parking may be on soft ground. Do not leave your helmet attached to your bike, chin straps can be cut! Take all valuables with you. Alcohol
It is illegal under Fingal County Council’s Bye-Laws:
To consume or attempt to consume, to possess with intent to consume or to supply for consumption Alcoholic Liquor in an open public place. A fixed penalty notice of €63.49 will be served or if found guilty in Court a fine not exceeding €1,904.61 may be imposed. FacilitiesFood and Beverage vendors will be available at the event in the Paddock area only. Toilets will be available around the circuit, please check your progamme for locations. First aid facilities will be available around the circuit. A specially designated viewing area with toilets for persons with reduced mobility can be found at Dublin corner. The elevated viewing platform can be accessed by lift. Pets / AnimalsIt is a condition of admission to the circuit and paddock/trackside car/bike parks that no animals are allowed. Any person found in breach of this condition will be deemed a trespasser and be required to leave the event. |
