On Sunday, 19th April, the 2026 BikeSafe workshop for Donegal was successfully held in Donegal Town, bringing together riders eager to enhance their motorcycle skills and road safety awareness. The workshop was led by two advanced Garda motorcyclists who guided four participants throughout the day, sharing valuable knowledge, riding techniques, and practical advice aimed at […]
Great day today at BikeSafe in Dublin Castle! We were delighted to host 13 participants for our first BikeSafe workshop of the season, focusing on improving rider skills, awareness, and road safety. BikeSafe workshops are also continuing across the country, with sessions held today in Templemore Garda College and Castleisland, Co. Kerry great to see […]
Sergeant Mick Dee explains the programme in this video: https://fb.watch/H4fb_hoAKR/ BikeSafe was successfully held at Wexford Garda Station on Saturday, 29th March 2026, bringing together a group of enthusiastic motorcyclists committed to improving their riding skills and helping keep Ireland’s roads safer for everyone. The event focused on rider awareness, advanced roadcraft, and promoting safer […]
On Sunday, 14th September 2025, BikeSafe returned with workshop days held in four locations across the country: Castleisland, Co. Kerry Wexford Mullingar, Co. Westmeath Dublin Castle Despite mixed weather conditions, turnout was strong, including a packed session at Dublin Castle. What is BikeSafe? BikeSafe is a proactive motorcycle safety initiative that includes a classroom-based workshop […]
At BikeSafe, we’re proud to support motorcyclists across Ireland in becoming safer, more skilled road users. Every session is an opportunity for riders to build confidence, sharpen their awareness, and learn from Advanced Garda motorcyclists. This week, we caught up with Karl, who took part in one of our BikeSafe workshops. His experience offers a […]
Garda Síochána was proud to take part in this year’s North West 200, one of the world’s most renowned motorcycle road races, to promote vital motorcycle safety messages alongside our colleagues from the PSNI, Scottish Police, and Derbyshire Police—all of whom are actively involved in the BikeSafe initiative.Invited by the Police Service of Northern Ireland, […]
We’re excited to launch the BikeSafe Podcast, a new series from An Garda Síochána’s Roads Policing Unit in Dublin Castle, dedicated to motorcycle safety and rider awareness. Whether you’re a seasoned motorcyclist or just starting out, this podcast is for you.Meet the HostsSuperintendent Stephen McCauley brings over 30 years of policing and lifelong motorcycle experience […]
An Garda Siochana rolled out the BikeSafe programme nationally in the spring of 2023, following a successful pilot initiative in 2022. This important road safety programme was recently featured as a special segment on RTE’s Crimecall, highlighting its impact and the dedication of Gardaí to saving lives on Irish roads. BikeSafe is a proactive motorcycle safety […]
