Horizons Unlimited Ireland 2011
 

We actually pulled it off last year.

So.............back by popular demand!


The Second HORIZONS UNLIMITED IRELAND meeting

in


ENNISKILLEN on 27/29 May 2011.


The event will be at the same excellent location as last year with camping and other facilities second to none.

Want to fuel that nagging dream of travelling on two wheels in Ireland, UK, Europe, Africa, South America, North America, Asia, Australia, the World? Why not come along and listen and talk to the guys and girls who have been there, done it and returned to tell the tale.

Want to meet up with like-minded dreamers who don't think you are crazy to be planning "the big trip"? People who share that dream?

Want to listen and talk to ordinary people who have done extraordinary things? Been to amazing places? Can convince you that you CAN do it too?

Want an excuse for a trip to Ireland?

Want to find out what "mummers" are?

Then you should plan to be there.

We have an ever growing list of presenters to inspire you.

JOE THE CELT (what more can I say?)

SI JOHNSTON (see above)

(the last two observations are for those fortunate enough to have caught Joe and Si last year!)

PADDY TYSON (campaign co-ordinator for MAG and author of "The Hunt for Puerto del Faglioli)

GEOFF HILL ("Way to go" , The road to Gobbler's Knob", "Around Oz on a Triumph"

OISIN HUGHES (you must have read Oisin's blog on UKGSER! Come and listen to the man himself)

DECLAN MCEVOY (An Arctic adventure)

JIM McCAUSLAND (personal safety for motorcycle travellers)

DAVE FLOOKS (Japan, Vietnam, South America)

GRANT AND SUSAN JOHNSON (everywhere!!)

And many more yet to be advised.

If you want to know more about what happens at a Horizon Unlimited meeting check out the Meetings http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/meetings/ webpage.

And to be sure of a place in Enniskillen register at:

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/meetings/Ireland2011

Numbers will be limited this year as we want to ensure the same friendly, laid-back atmosphere as last year. So get your name down now!!

Liam

Hi,

Just wondering about how you feel about folks coming with 4x4's as transport?

Merv.

Shouldn't be a problem Merv. We have a separate secure area for 4 wheel vehicles. Put a note on your registration form so we can keep track of numbers.

Liam

Ah now, it would have to be the weekend that I've a Stag party in Cork.... But I will still try to make an appearance!!!

Riding from Gloucester
 

Hey guys, just to let you know that I have already paid up and am looking forward to seeing what these meets are like. I am riding up from Gloucester if any other peeps want to meet up on the way.

I am leaving Thursday and spending the night in north wales before getting the ferry Friday morning.

See you all there beer

Hi

A few more presenters (more later!!)

Marc O'Loideoin is setting off today on a wee run down to The Gambia. Africa! On a Gapper! (Irish nickname for a Honda C90....think ..where the engine should be is a ...gap!) He, and a few friends will ride reconditioned and preped C90's all the way down to a hospital in The Gambia. On arrival the bikes,motorcycle clothing, and support vehicle (loaded with spares and medical supplies) will be donated to the hospital. You can find more details on Marc's blog site at Gambia on a Gapper!
Marc will be giving a report on this inspiring charity motorcycle adventure in Enniskillen.

Neil and Helen Laughlin are presently in Katmandu having left Ireland in September 2010 on a Tiger (self-built diesel bike) and a F650GS. Full report on the adventure promised at Enniskillen.

Registered yet? bier

A question for a wet Friday afternoon!

What would you do if you were 24, didn't have a bike licence, no insurance, no experience and no bike gear?

Ruth Houston had the answer. She headed off to Vietnam , hired a 125cc and rode off down the Ho Chi Min trail to Ho Chi Min city!

Want to hear her story?

It's time you registered for the HU Ireland weekend in Enniskillen on 27/29 May.

Register at:

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/mee...reland2011.php

And remember. Numbers will be restricted this year. So get your name down to be sure of a place.

Ancient Horizons
 

Advertising at its best!

: http://joshspector.com/2011/02/13/now-this-is-a-great-commercial/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campai gn=Feed%3A+JoshSpector+%28JoshSpector.com%29

looking forward to all the travel tales, see youz there

:thumbup1:

More presenters
 

A few more presenters

Aiden McParland Talk title "From sea to shining sea"

Peter Cullen Talk title "Anything I can do you can do better"



One of our presenters, Oisin Hughes has just published his book "Not Dead Yet"

Details are at

What goes around comes around... Dublin to New york - Page 31 - ::. UKGSer.com .::

You will find his previous internet printed blog at

That I May Die Roaming

Or better still. Get yourself registered and come and meet the man himself in Enniskillen.

Register at

www.horizonsunlimited.com/meetings/Ireland2011.php

Hoping i can make this one ,when is the deadline to register Liam

Difficult question to answer Donal. We had a great first meeting last year with about 130 people attending. Feedback suggested that we should limit the numbers this year to something similar to retain the friendly laid-back atmosphere of the weekend.

At the moment we have about 60 confirmed registrations but I expect that this will increase quickly in the coming weeks.

So, to answer your question, there is no deadline date but there will be a numbers deadline.

Best advice is to get registered as soon as possible!

Sure you know it makes sense!! Just look at the list of people giving talks and practical demonstrations! You are guaranteed to have itchy feet after the weekend. And a lot of information and contacts to help you make it happen!

Enough said ill have to go(the boss can like it or lump it) Thanks Liam

Sounds great. If I can get the Bantam running reliably I'll try to make it across.

Not sure how Albert (the Bantam) will cope with a camping load (haven't tried yet). Is the Westville hotel within staggering distance of the venue? Any other accomodation available for recommendation? B&Bs etc?

Cheers,

Matt :)

Really looking forward to catching this meet ..........any excuse for a trip !!

Setting out from Portsmouth and hope to catch the Sunday ferry from Fishguard into Rosslare. Taking a few days out to experience the Ring of Kerry and Dingle penninsula........

Anyone on the road heading in the same direction (or opposite direction) would be great to meet for a beer and spin a few yarns


bier

Lou 'ninja turtle' butler

Normal is a failure of potential

The final two presentations.

(we have no room left for any more speakers! 17 talks and 3 demonstations will keep you busy. We have to leave some space for eatin', drinkin' and chattin' !!) http://www.ukgser.com/forums/images/.../gathering.gifhttp://www.ukgser.com/forums/images/.../gathering.gif


Mairaid Hennessy will give "The Pillion's Perspective" on motorbike travelling. A really interesting and much overlooked subject. And a great incentive to bring your significant other ( is that the PC term now for wife/husband/partner/girl/boy friend?) to Enniskillen? You might also learn what all those digs in the ribs mean!!


Drew Millar will describe his journey From Belfast to Cavannacarragh (slowly) Enigmatic title but you will understand if you come to Enniskillen!

Tempus is fugiting and numbers increasing. We will be restricting numbers to ensure an enjoyable and friendly weekend so if you want to be sure of your place, get registering now at

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/mee...p#registration

just signed up to attend. I went to the meeting in British Columbia last year and am looking forward to doing it again in a new place. I was on a big North America trip then and am backpacking now so will probably be trying to hitchhike there unless I work out something before. I think I'll be on the west coast making my way north beforehand. See you all soon beer

Am i signed up?
 

im sure i have already registered but i cant find the conformation email, who could i contact to make sure(im very new to all this)
Plaese help Damien

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Damien, we have you down as registered and paid, so you're good to go!

Contact info - always easy - the "Contact Horizons" link at the bottom of every page.

Only a week away now looking forward to it

Me too. I'm booked on the ferry from Troon to Larne at 10:05, if any one else is getting that ferry give me a shout.

Im booked on the 0820 ferry from Holyhead (so camping in wales the night before) anyone else sailing from there give me a shout bier

Ruth Houston talk
 

Hi,

I was looking forward to the Ruth Houston, Ho Chi Min trail talk. Is it not happening any more?

Craig

Hi Craig

So was I! Unfortunately Ruth emailed a few days ago to let me know that she would not be able to make the meeting.

Liam

A big thank you to the organizers, presenters and all participants for the fantastic weekend:thumbup1: It was my first HU meeting but definitely not the last one. Hope to see you again in Ripley :clap:

http://www.mervcolton.com/hubb2011/c...e/MERV6675.jpg

What a meeting! It was great to meet so many folks, and to hear so many great stories, and see so many superb presentations. I can't wait till next year!

More photos here: Merv Colton Photography

Merv.

Another cracking meeting. Well don to Liam, Jochen and all who helped put the event together.

:funmeteryes:

Roll on 2012.

Well done on the pics there Merv. I see that there are a couple there of my bike too. May I take a copy from your site for my own use please?

Hi Aiden, I agree, Top marks to the organizers.

Thanks for the comment on the photos, and yes, anyone can use any shot on their own site, no worries. Include a link near the image back to my gallery if you like.

If anyone wants a print, I can do that too, but I'd charge something for that.
If any company wants to use one to promote products then have a chat with me.

Merv.

Thanks for that Merv.

I see that you found the Navar viewpoint. Hope it didn't disappoint.

Yeah thanks to all who made it a great weekend, loved every minute,
the craic was 90...learnt a pile of stuff and laughed me arse off :biggrin3:
Merv great fotos and thanks for all the info on transporting me
camera and gear....loved it great weekend with fantastic people :clap:

excellent weekend and cant wait for the next one

Really enjoyable weekend. Big thanks to Liam, Jochen and all the crew for their efforts. :clap:

Photos
 

This was my first meet and I can guarantee that it wont be my last. Thanks for such a brilliant time to all!

:thumbup1:

Nick

Good shots Gerry, hope you didn't let that wee dog get your grub!

Most enjoyable weekend, many thanks.
Some of my pics from the weekend. I did the recce run on Friday with Brian, he was concerned and correctly, as it turned out, about trees blocking the route after recent gales.
Leaving home squeaky clean, why do I always get the bike polished up to go out and play in the mud?
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On the trail ride route Brian gets his first roosting of the day from John on his Tenere
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Route clearance, Teresa Green and Teresa Black

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I got sent in to dip a toe and test the waters

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Who's sorry now?

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http://i949.photobucket.com/albums/a...1/P1110463.jpg

Guess I'm in deep doo doo now......

Thoroughly enjoyed it too. thanks to Liam, Jochen, Geraldine, Grant, Susan, David, and everyone else. Must organise better weather for next year though.

Good stuff Gerry.

Fabulous weekend, incredible organisers, great friends, great craic. Roll on next year.

You better to do.

It seems like way too cold for me to walk around in my red boxers if i make it there next year!

Only 340 something sleeps to the next onedoh

Thanks
 

What an inspiring and enjoyable weekend!

I hope everyone returned home safely and you are now contemplating your next "Big Trip"

On behalf of everyone who attended the weekend I would like to thank the following people and organisations.

Each and everyone who gave talks and practical demonstrations. A lot of work went into preparation and delivery and probably that was more nerve wracking than the actual trip being described! They all did a magnificent job.

Brian McGirr who led the trail ride on Saturday. Have a look at the photos in an earlier post on this thread. Those were of Brian and Terry recce-ing the trail.They turned up after the recce, literally covered in mud, with enormous grins on their mud splattered faces, Brian with the chainsaw still strapped to the back of his KTM. A magic moment. Did anyone get a photo?

Fermanagh Council and in particular Eddie McGovern, for the invaluable logistical and practical help over the weekend.

Lisbellaw Hurling Club for the use of their facilities.

Cavanacarragh Hall and, in particular, Una, Seamus and their happy band of volunteers who looked after, fed and watered us so well all weekend.

Grant and Susan Johnston whose experience, talks and practical demonstrations added immeasurably to the weekend.

Peter and Kay Forwood. What a treat to be in the company of such seasoned travelers and such nice people. What about that amazing "most traveled" HD Electro-Glide? How many stickers have you on your bike?!

Merv Colton for capturing some great pictures over the weekend. See his superb photos in a previous post on this thread.

The Mummers. 'Nuff said!!

All the people and organisations who contributed so generously to the treasure trove of raffle prizes. For the record you raised £500 for Motorcycle Outreach charity and the trail riders donated £150 to the local Children's Heartbeat Trust. Well done to you all.

The lucky winners of the major prizes were:

Paul Gilhooley Riders Of The Lost Trail - Home Page Discount voucher for trail riding and accommodation in Andalucia

Phil Green Motorcycle tours on and off road and bike rental Discount voucher 14 day Tour of Morocco

Aiden McParland Welcome to GSheaven Motorcycle rental malaga andalusia discount voucher Bike hire and accommodation in Andalucia

Brian Setzer Ferry Crossings UK and Ireland : Nutt Travel and Promotions Coleraine Ferry travel and BSB tickets

Show you support and appreciation by checking out all the links above.You might just find that perfect trip!

The Horizons Unlimited Ireland organising team who worked so hard to make the weekend such a success. You all know who they are and on your behalf, I thank them all.

A very special "thank you" to the dynamic duo of Harry and Daragh who worked tirelessly over the weekend selling raffle tickets. You did a great job, lads and you should be proud of how much you raised.

Last and by no means least, thank you to everyone who attended. We can organise to our hearts content but it only works when you all turn up. Thank you.

Grant and Susan will be emailing all who attended in the next few weeks and will be asking for your comments and observations on the weekend. Please take a few minutes to reply, especially if you have any thoughts or suggestions which can be incorporated into planning next year's meet.

Next year? Yep. The third Horizons Unlimited Ireland meet will happen next year! Confirmation of date and location will soon be flagged on the site.

Itchy feet anyone?

See you somewhere on the road.

Liam