Comments/Feedback

For information or to send in your own comments email me:
annualacrossireland@gmail.com

Below you will see some of the feedback we got from this years event.

Feedback

2007

Daryl D'Art Jnr

“I've done numerous European bike trips including Sicily and Greece but nothing could quite prepare me for the excitement and exhilaration of the Annual Across Ireland motorcycle fun run to Galway. Arriving at the departure point in Dublin's Dawson street was a surreal experience with hundreds of parked up bikes taking up the length of the road. The atmosphere among participants was friendly and jovial. We left Dawson Street with the roar of revving engines and the din of a multitude of beeping horns. The cavalcade was escorted along the way by police motorcyclists and marshals who did a great job of keeping everybody moving. We stopped at the mid-way point of a garage off the main Athlone by-pass for fuel, snacks and...” (Click here for complete review)

Daryl D'Art Jnr

Susan O’Dwyer - Speaking on behalf of Make-A-Wish® Ireland

“Make-A-Wish Ireland would like to thank Nicky Carvin and his whole team for organising such a magnificent event in 2007. The amount of work that goes into an event like this is phenomenal, even more so when you consider that it is all voluntary. Every single cent raised goes to Make-A-Wish, everything is sponsored. What is amazing is that the bikers not only raise money, give of their time but they also pay for all accommodation and meals out of their own pocket. The generosity of all concerned is very much appreciated.

We would like to thank the sponsors, AXA Insurance, AON Bike Care, Bridgestone Ireland, Eddie Rockets, Greenclean, Thunder Road Café, East Coast Commercials and O’Kelly Mobility all of whom have given such wonderful support.

We were delighted when we were chosen for 2008 and we are thoroughly looking forward to working with the team for this year’s event. ”

Susan O'Dwyer
Development & Fundraising Manager
Make-A-Wish® Ireland

Joe Sheridan - Co Cavan

“Can I take this opportunity to congratulate and thank you all, for organising such a worthwhile and big project. It has been Such a long time since i have enjoyed a run so much and it was great to see such a success. You are to be commended for your work and commitment!! ”

Joe Sheridan
Co Cavan

Paul Fitzgerald - Co Dublin

“Hi Guys, I had a great time on the run and hope to do it again next year. I thought the event was well run and very worth while. Well done to you and your team. ”

Paul Fitzgerald
Co Dublin

2006

Tim O'Dea - Corporate Development Manager - Barretstown:

“Now that the dust has settled (quite literally) after the run, I wanted to send you a brief note on behalf of all of us here to express our gratitude to you and the rest of the organising committee for having Barretstown as your chosen charity for this year’s run. The run itself was hugely impressive and the smooth running is a testament to the attention to detail and planning that went in to it. On a personal level, I enjoyed the weekend and the Barretstown volunteers with me also had a great time.”

“The two buses the run purchased for us from last years event have been a great boost to the camp this summer and have been well used and appreciated. They have quickly become an essential part of our programme. Whatever can be provided this year will be equally appreciated. Again, we thank you not only for the money raised but also for the huge awareness the event raises – it’s not every day you have 500 bikes going across the country."

Tim O'Dea
Corporate Development Manager
Barretstown

Andrew O'Connor:

“Just wanted to say JOB WELL DONE on the Barrettstown Fun Run. It was great feeling being surrounded by so many bikes as we came across the country”

Andrew O'Connor

Kordian Bialowieski:

“I'd just like [to say] that Across Ireland Fun Run 2006 was great. If possible and if you need, I'd like [to] help with the organization next year. I hope [to] cu next year
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Kordian Bialowieski

Tim Pearson:

“Just a note to say thanks for the superb organisation on the annual across Ireland run last weekend. This was the first time I participated and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I’m looking forward to seeing pictures on the website in due course.”

Tim Pearson

Ray Cranley aka the Big Aul Wan on the 1500 Goldwing:

“Thank you for a brilliant weekend which was very well organised and even though there was less marshallers it was very safe and well co ordinated. Well done to the collectors and the support team the band who played on Sat and everyone who got involved , can’t wait for next year.”

Ray Cranley aka the Big Aul Wan on the 1500 Goldwing!

2005