Richard Williams died on 1st February 2020. Jim McGrath composed the following few words in tribute to Richard's contribution to the formation of the Club:
"Richard Williams was the first Chairman of the DMTC. He was a gentleman, always very helpfull to the younger members and with his organisation skills helped draw up club rules and convert a group of young enthusiastic motorcyclists into a well structured club."
RIP Richard!
Here is a poem written by Conor Gill in 2016 - it captures a lot of the feelings we experience on our motorcycling outings!
Here are some documents and photos from the history of the Club which was originally named Dublin Motorcycle Touring Association:
Minutes of the 1st "Committee Meeting" on 16th September 1971:
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Envelope posted in Birmingham on 31st December 1971, addressed to
Mr. Cyril White, Dublin Motorcyle Touring Association, 28 Munster Street, Dublin 7, postage 2 Pence Halfpenny!
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Photo of the DMTC Members at Lough Ennel Camping 1972 - the first Club outing!
L to R: Charlie O'Reilly, Jim Cuddy, Stephen Whelan, Janet Maddock, 3 Campsite personnel and kids, Paddy Maddock, Eileen McGrath, Jack Doyle, Daithi McGrath, Alastair Stewart
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Photo of the DMTC Members at The ANTLER Rally 1973
Front Row L to R: Anny Deevey, Geraldine Madden, Eileen McGrath, Kay Gallagher, Mary Walsh.
Back Row L to R: Stephen Whelan, Darragh Brady, Ray Walsh, John Gallagher, Jim O'Connell, Joe Lynch, Daithi McGrath, Ricky Whelan, Peter Fahy, Jim McGrath
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Photo of the DMTC Members at The THISTLE Rally 1974
Front Row L to R: Jack Doyle, Jim O'Connell, Neil Lawless
Middle Row L to R: Ann Deevey, Stephen Whelan, Nessa Waldron, Brendan Barnwall
Back Row L to R: Jim McGrath, Leonard O'Kelly, Louise Tannam, John Tannam, Mary Faulkner, Marian Smith, Ken Reidy, Liam O'Neill, Joe Lynch, Eamonn Waldron
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