RRI August 2026

Issue 399 of Road Racing Ireland is packed with mid-summer road racing, headlined by Mike Browne's four-win haul at the Armoy Race of Legends and the emotional return of racing to Skerries. Add in Michael Dunlop's Walderstown hat-trick, Dean Harrison at the Southern 100 and a moving Icons tribute to William Dunlop, and this is another must-read. Inside this August issue: Armoy Race of Legends Review - Mike Browne picks up where he left off with a sensational four wins to be crowned Man of the Meeting, plus a debut Supertwin victory for Richard Cooper Michael Dunlop Hat-Trick Hero at Walderstown - three wins for Dunlop, but Micko Sweeney takes Man of the Meeting as road racing continues its return in the Republic of Ireland Stephen Davison Column - reflection and insight from one of road racing's finest writers and photographers The Sun Shines on Dean Harrison at the Southern 100 - full report from the Isle of Man's unique festival of racing Faces at the Races: Southern 100 - the crowd, the paddock and the atmosphere in pictures Nathan Harrison Interview - the Manxman on his season and what comes next Neil & Donny Robinson Memorial Races - report and results Icons of the RRI Years: William Dunlop - a heartfelt tribute through the eyes of Paddy Flynn Faugheen50 Sprint Report - the one-off Sprint lighting the fuse for a full road race return in Co. Tipperary Cock o' the North, Oliver's Mount - report from the Yorkshire road races Optimism Turns to Tragedy at Skerries - Michael Dunlop wins the opening race on an emotional weekend as racing returns to Skerries MotoGP Round-Up - a record 261,831 fans and all the Grand Prix action British Superbikes Round-Up - Kyle Ryde maintains his lead despite Scott Redding's pressure World Superbike Round-Up - Donington delivers drama as Lecuona, Bulega and Booth-Amos star Alastair McCook: 1996 Ulster Grand Prix - unseen photographs from the archive Kirkistown Delivers - sunshine, speed and standout performances on the short circuit Golden Memories - Rowland White A packed August edition led by Armoy, the Southern 100 and the emotional return of road racing to Skerries, plus another instalment in our 40th anniversary Icons of the RRI Years series, this month remembering the much-loved William Dunlop.