In pictures: Killarney rocks out to yet another hugely successful BikeFest weekend
Leather jackets, long beards, beautiful bikes, tattoos galore, and the glorious sound of bike engines were the order of the weekend in the town...oh, and plenty of beer too, can't forget that.
Highlights over the few days included the annual bike parade that made its way through Killarney on Sunday and this was led by the one and only Irish country music star and lifelong biker Jimmy Buckley who had the honour of being named as Grand Marshal. Guided ride-outs also took place along the Ring of Kerry, Skellig Ring, Caragh Lake and the Dingle Peninsula.
Other highlights included the brilliant purposely built 'Bike Village' which became a sort of base camp for the weekend as it welcomed bikers and non-bikers alike to browse the various traders, food stalls, merchandise stands as well as the Harley-Davidson Experiential Zone and free live entertainment for all the family.
It all finished up on Sunday with live music from the brilliant AC/DC tribute act Hells Bells as well as The Harleys headlining a great line-up of entertainment. This year's event also saw the introduction of a new autism-friendly hour from 1pm to 2pm on the Sunday which offered visitors a more relaxed experience thanks to reduced sound and lighting.
Ireland Bikefest is hailed as one of the most premier free open motorcycle festivals in all of Europe and judging by the success of yet another outing this year, it's safe to say that it will continue to be renowned for years to come.
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