Donegalwing,
As Norman mentioned ( thanks Norman) there is a website which was set-up by a number of us pilots in Ireland ( a group of us Cork based): www.paramotorireland.com
We set this up as a contact point for pilots in Ireland, and as an information resource, dealining particularly with flying in Ireland. We hope to add information very soon for visiting pilots, once we make some progress with simplifying the process of legalising the flying in Ireland.
At the moment in Ireland, you need to apply for an exemption, by producing our BMAA or BHPA paperwork, and provide a class 2 medical, and the Irish Aviation Authority will legalise you, by issueing an 'exemption'. This is soon to be replaced by a liscence, which will we assume be much the same as the exemption.
It is a bit of hastle, and for this reason, many pilots have not yet applied for their exemptions. This explains why those flying here have been keeping their heads low!
A group of us who have been flying together have been getting our paperwork organised, are hoping to be 'legalised' this side of Christmass, and as soon as we are we can finally be more open with our activities! At that point we will publicise our flying a bit more and welcome people to join us to see some flying and talk paramotoring! All will be welcome to join us then!
As soon as we make progress on simplifying the rules for visitors, we hope to promote a few flyins here in Ireland and invite pilots North and South in Ireland and particularly UK pilots who have been put off by our 'regulations' in Ireland.
Many thanks. Hope to see some of you in Ireland in 2008!
Oisin