Irish Photo Rally

What?
Irish Photo Rally is an annual motorcycling event which takes place all over the island of Ireland. Participants take photographs of their motorcycle at a number of predetermined landmarks or locations. Different badges are awarded to participants, depending on the number of points they have visited (12 minimum).

Why?
The purpose of Irish Photo Rally is to encourage motorcyclists, at home and abroad, to ride their motorcycle(s) all over the island of Ireland and to visit places that they may not otherwise go to. We also give awards for entries worthy of praise or jest.

When?
Irish Photo Rally generally runs from the start of February to the start of November each year. The deadline for Irish Photo Rally 2024 has passed (Nov 6, 2024) however, we will be releasing a new list in February.

Where?
The list of points for 2024, as well as a downloadable GPX file are available on the map page. The lists from previous years can also be viewed.

How?
Taking part in Irish Photo Rally is as simple as riding your bike to visit the points and taking a photograph of your motorcycle there. You can register your entry on this site, and will receive a link within 2 weeks that you can use to submit your photos. If at the closing date, you have submitted photos of at least 12 of the locations, you will qualify for an award. If you wish to include a pillion in your entry, (s)he must be visible in the photos, and have their own entry.

NOTE: Entries are not refunded, so if your not sure you will visit at least 12, then do not register to enter until you are sure you’ll get to at least 12. Photo Awards are only given to entrants with at least 12 locations visited.

Please also note, Motorcycles must be ridden to the photo points in order to count towards your final tally.

For more information, see the About The Rally page.

BMW Club Ulster Section Photographic Rally
The BMW Club Ulster Section run a photographic rally which is a sister event of the Irish Photo Rally. The Ulster Section event consists of the six Irish Photo Rally points in Ulster, plus three additional ones. Details of their event can be found on their website.