Ireland 2025 – Day 1: Dublin Drama, Mountain Magic & Blarney Beers

Day 1 – Dublin Drama, Mountain Magic & Blarney Beers

Date: May 2nd, 2025

Day 1: Landed in Ireland… and so did a puncture.
Because what better way to start an epic tour than with a flat tyre before even boarding the ferry?

One of the bikes decided it wanted a bit more attention and picked up a puncture just as we reached the port. With minutes ticking down and boarding looming, we whipped out the repair kit and got it plugged quicker than a YouTuber pushing merch. Crisis (mostly) averted.

Onboard, we did what any self-respecting bikers do—ate our weight in ferry breakfast, grabbed a strong coffee, and started phoning around for a replacement tyre. Luck (and German engineering) were on our side: Dublin Motorrad had one in stock and could fit it that day. But it meant our comrade had to hang back while we pushed on south.

Our route was an absolute cracker—Powerscourt Mountain twisties, a refreshing stop at Wicklow Waterfall 💧, and a quick leg-stretch in Dungarvan 🦵☕ before hitting Blarney. We stocked up on supplies (food & beer 🥪🍻) before heading to our first campsite of the trip ⛺.

One day in, and we’ve already got drama, scenery, and a few cold ones at camp. We settled in for the night, ready for whatever the road threw at us next.

This is shaping up very nicely…