Tramore Bike Gathering 2025

Paul
May 13
2 min read

Tramore was once a simple fishing village. Then in the mid 18th century the railway from Waterford was extended to get there and to its spectacular five kilometre beach. The cat was out of the bag and the village became a town with Victorian tourists enjoying the sunny south east in big numbers.

After a maritime accident in the 1800s three towers were erected to warn seafarers of the dangers to craft. On the middle one of these there’s a three metre tall metal figure of a sailor. He’s pointing towards the sea and according to local legend is supposed to call out to vulnerable ships "Keep off, keep off, good ship from me, for I am the rock of misery". It’s an amazing piece of ‘functional art’.

But it’s all about that beach, or as the locals call it, the strand. As well as all that the seafront has to offer to the visitor, fairgrounds, souvenirs and cafes. Tramore also has a reputation as one of Irelands premier surfing spots.

These days the town still holds a rightful place as one of the gems of the ‘Sunny South East’ Among other events that are held there is the annual Bike Gathering which will take place this coming 25th of May. This is a big event and the local council facilitate it with road closures and providing dedicated motorcycle parking on the lower prom.

A €10 donation gets you access to the event which includes bike parking, music and even a campsite to put yourself up in! The first 500 riders get a complimentary patch to remember the weekend by. And, rather wonderfully, all the money raised is split between two charities, The Little Blue Heroes and Waterford Marine Search and Rescue. Both very worthy causes.

This year the event is supported by Principal Insurance as well as Waterford Harley-Davidson.

WHD will have a full range of bikes available to view and test ride as well as a full collection of accessories and clothing. For more details, or to book a spin on one of the bikes, give any of the team in the store a call on 051844200.