Best Beginner Motorbikes in Ireland (A1 and A2)
Your licence category decides which bikes you can ride, and the limits are set by power, not only engine size. Here is how A1 and A2 differ and what to check before you buy.
Read moreIreland's motorcycle directory
Find everything you need for your biking life in Ireland
Motorcycle training centres, mechanics, gear shops and clubs in one place. Search by county and find the right one for you and your bike.
The directory
For the Riders is the motorcycle directory for Ireland
Pick what you need and search by county. 150 businesses are listed so far, and the list grows as we check new ones.
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IBT centres
Learn to ride. Find a centre for your Initial Basic Training and motorcycle lessons.
63 listedBrowse 02Mechanics
Keep it running. Independent and brand workshops for servicing and repairs.
35 listedBrowse 03Gear shops
Ride protected. Helmets, jackets, boots and gloves from Irish shops.
12 listedBrowse 04Clubs
Ride together. Clubs and riding groups across the country.
40 listedBrowseRecommended
Centres we recommend
Partners are businesses we work with commercially. For the Riders is run by Talaso BrandLab, which builds websites for some of them. Read more.
Partner
O'Neill Motorcycle Training
O'Neill Motorcycle Training is an approved IBT centre at Fairyhouse Racecourse in Ratoath, County Meath, run by RSA Approved Driving Instructors.
See the profile- TypeIbt centre
- WhereRatoath, Co. Meath
- ServesMeath, Westmeath, Dublin
How it works
A directory made for riders
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Real businesses
Each business is checked for a working website or phone number before it goes live, and you can ask us to correct or remove a listing at any time.
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Search by county
Filter by county and type of service to see what is close to where you ride, without scrolling through the whole country.
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Honest labels
The Partner label marks businesses we work with commercially. It is not a ranking, and we explain what it means.
From the blog
Guides for riders
Can You Ride a 125cc on a Car Licence in Ireland?
A car licence alone does not let you ride a 125cc motorbike in Ireland. You need a category A1 licence, and that starts with a learner permit and IBT.
Read moreWhat Is IBT? Motorcycle Training in Ireland Explained
IBT, short for Initial Basic Training, is the compulsory course you take before riding a motorcycle on Irish roads as a learner. Here is what it involves and how to pick a centre you can trust.
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