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So.. The Awards Night (Irish Motorbike Awards) was fabulous from start to finish. We got promote our wee charity and thank people for their support throughout 2025, they even had us on the big screen during the address. It was great to see some of the riders we have helped looking so well and we especially want to thank the riders who signed some of our merch which will help our fundraising efforts throughout this year. A special thank you too to Tracey Sinton and Timmy Turtle for your company and support. Our fund raising year is starting at the Comber … [Read more...] about Irish Motorcycle Awards 2026

This season alone we have paid out £16,750 which has helped 36 riders and families.   This has come as a bit of a shock, it is unprecedented and frankly unsustainable without support.   We were feeling worried and a bit down... and then we received this message which I have permission to share.   THIS IS EXACTLY WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO.   Thanks so much for the card from all you guys really appreciate it and all yous do! Needless to say the money you sent will help this month's mortgage as I don’t get sick pay from work any more … [Read more...] about Thanks For All Yous Do!

Along with the recent announcement that The Injured Riders Welfare Fund (IRWF) are now a registered charity, we are pleased to welcome Robert Sinton as a 5th member on board. We hope along with the registered charity status and Robert on board this will help us raise our profile and explore new ways to fundraise in order to support injured riders, Many of you will know Robert through his brother Eddie and his mother, our own legend and founder member Sheila Sinton MBE. We look forward to new opportunities with our strong and dedicated team.   … [Read more...] about And Then There Were 5

The Injured Riders Welfare Fund (IRWF) are delighted to announce that we are now a registered charity. We hope this will help us raise our profile and explore new ways to fundraise in order to support injured riders. We are already in discussions with various groups within the sport about being their nominated charity for their events in 2026. Having paid out over £15,000 to riders and families in 2025 to date, we would welcome all support for our fund which has been supporting riders since 2003. Our Bank and Charity details are available below should you or … [Read more...] about IRWF BIG ANNOUNCEMENT

Carrowdore 100 Classic and Vintage Motorcycle Show - Thank You   The Injured Riders Welfare Fund (IRWF) were privileged to be invited to the Carrowdore 100 Show on Saturday 20th September 2025.   The show was organised by a long term supporter of the IRWF David Carleton and members of the church committee, it attracted a huge crowd who enjoyed the various displays and also watched or took part in, commemorative parade laps of the Carrowdore 100 circuit.   The IRWF took the opportunity to sell various fundraising items on the day, also selling … [Read more...] about Carrowdore 100 Show – 2025