Ireland’s Road Racing Returns Amid Safety and Insurance Challenges | Cork News

Motorcycle road racing is roaring back to Irish streets after a four-year pause, with events already underway in Cork and Meath and the long-awaited Athea Race in Limerick set to return for the first time in 15 years. Organizers, like Mike Dalton, call it a dream come true—but safety remains a razor’s edge. Tragedy struck this year with a fatal crash at Skerries 100 and two more deaths in Northern Ireland, underscoring the sport’s perilous nature. Riders, including top competitor Kevin Keyes, say they embrace the risk for the adrenaline and community spirit. Yet, the biggest hurdle? Insurance. Costs have skyrocketed from €100K to over €600K annually, made worse by Brexit and insurers unwilling to cover Irish road races. With government funding lagging behind rising expenses, organizers are turning to local councils, public investment, and new funding streams like the Community Sports Facilities Fund to keep the sport alive. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/58fd35c83cc6f26d