The West’s awake as Goldwingers hit town

GALWAY Racecourse was filled with roaring iron horses at the weekend as hundreds of bikers revved up their engines and went west.

More than 250 Honda GoldWings converged on Galway for the annual Treffen (Meeting of Friends), that attracts bike enthusiasts from all parts of Europe.

Yesterday the public flocked to Ballybrit to take a closer look at the spectacular bikes that can cost up to 30,000.