Principal Insurance Ireland

03/06/2026

We are delighted to be sponsoring the event again and to continue our strong support with the Fore MCRC. It’s always a fantastic event and we are really looking forward to being part of it all!

Not long now! 🏁🏍️

PRESS RELEASE

Fore MCRC are delighted to announce Principal Insurance by Howden as our title sponsor for the upcoming Walderstown Road Races, Race of the South.

Fore Club and Prinicipal Insurance have built a connection now going back to 2016.
Principal Insurance have always been a great supporter of Walderstown Road Races as either title or race sponsor in that time.

Principal Insurance have a now long tradition of supporting motorbike events all over the country and we as a club are delighted to see them onboard with Fore club.

Michael Halpin, Chairman said, "Im very pleased to announce Principal Insurance back with the club again for 2026 as our headline sponsor.
Principal have built a long time connection now with the club and its great to see them back again.
A big thanks to Aimee and her team at Principal for her help and support.

Personal Lines Managing Director at Howden Ireland, said:

“We are delighted that Principal Insurance, part of Howden, is supporting the Walderstown Road Races as headline sponsor this year, reinforcing our long-standing commitment to the road racing community.

At Principal Insurance, we are proud to support the people and events that keep the sport thriving, and we’re delighted to play a role in helping Walderstown continue its success.

We are also dedicated to supporting motorcyclists and their families with tailored motorcycle insurance solutions, alongside a full range of personal insurance products with Howden including home, motor, van, and travel cover.”
Howden Insurance (Ireland) Limited trading as Principal Insurance is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. Registered in Ireland under company registration number 338916.

Fore Club are delighted to announce our launch night which will take place on Saturday 27th of June in Mcormacks Bar, Castlepollord from 7.30pm.
Keep up to date with our social media pages where we will have further announcements in the coming days.
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Principal Insurance Ireland

31/05/2026

Thank you to Shed 4 Bikers for another fantastic Toolbox Talk.

It was great to see such a strong turnout and to hear Eric Dalton sharing his wealth of knowledge and experience with the group. We're proud to support events that promote rider safety, education, and community.

It was also great to chat with members throughout the day and help answer any insurance queries they had. 🏍️

29/05/2026

He may have mentioned it before, but Paul Browne doesn't just want his sensitive and indeed less sensitive parts protecting, he wants to look good too.

Luckily for him, Furygan exist.

Luckier still the French manufacturer has indulged him and us all with a snappy new suit, that protects both body and image.

https://bit.ly/FuryganEclipse

The Furygan Eclipse X Kevlar one-piece motorcycle suit combines excellent protection with comfort and style.

22/05/2026

The post-war settlement and an economy in as much ruins as its former bomber plane factory meant had to find a new way to make some lira.

From such necessity, an icon was born: the .

The first 1946 two-stroke, signalled great things to come, with Vespa today sitting sitting pretty - very pretty - amidst the much wider Piaggio family.

Paul Browne tips his café cortado and ruffles his cravat in honour of the great Italian manufacturer as it marks its 80th birthday.

https://bit.ly/Vespa80th

This year iconic Italian scooter manufacturer Vespa marks its 80th birthday. It will, of course, do so in great style!

18/05/2026

What a fantastic night at the launch of the Skerries 80th Road Race on Friday night 🏍️

Aimee & Lucy were delighted to attend the official launch of the event and see the excitement building for this year’s races taking place on the 4th & 5th of July.

As passionate supporters of Irish road racing, we’re proud to be sponsoring one of the races this year and we can’t wait to be part of the action in Skerries once again.

Best of luck to all the riders, organisers, volunteers and supporters involved — it’s shaping up to be an incredible weekend of racing!

See you all in Skerries this July! 🇮🇪🏁

17/05/2026

🏍️ We’re all set up at Mondello Park for the next round of the Principal Insurance Masters Superbike Championship!

If you’re heading down for the racing action, make sure to come over and have a chat with the team about all things insurance.

Pop by our stand, say hello, and see how we can help get you the right cover for your bike.

See you at Mondello! 🔥🏁🏍️

15/05/2026

As a specialist motorcycle insurance broker, we very much encourage you to invest in protective gear.

We’re less hung up on how cool, or indeed uncool, it makes you look.

However, apparently looking good and being protected are not mutually exclusive options, as Paul Browne reports.

https://bit.ly/KnoxCasual

Stylish and safety enhancing, new Knox Modra protective motorcycle riding gear is also exceptionally waterproof and incredibly flexible.

14/05/2026

Principal Insurance will be set up in Mondello Park this weekend for the next round of the Principal Insurance Masters Superbike Championship 🏍️🏁

If you have any insurance queries or want to chat about your insurance options, please pop by — we’re here to help and answer any questions you may have.

Looking forward to seeing you all there! 🏁🏍️

08/05/2026

Riding for Gresini Racing to make his debut last year, Fermín Aldeguer made quite the impression, notching up both sprint and race wins at the Bugatti Circuit.

A second podium at Spielberg and a win in Indonesia, cemented his reputation as one to watch.

LS2 has eyes on the young rider, having produced a replica of its flagship lid in his honour.

https://www.principalinsurance.ie/blog/ls2-gives-heads-up-to-aldeguer/

Motorcycle helmet manufacturer LS2 has launched a replica of its flagship FF805 Thunder GP Aero in honour of Spanish rider Fermín Aldeguer.