Succesful send off for day one of the trip





We would like to thank everyone who came out on Saturday morning to send us off on our cycle. It was amazing to have so much support.

Huge thanks to the Herbert Park Hotel for providing a great venue for our send off.

We were also delighted to be joined by Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources Eamon Ryan, Dr. James Reilly Fine Gael Spokesperson fro Health , and Cathaoirleach Cllr Lettie McCarthy.

After leaving Herbert park, we spun up the N11 towards Wicklow. We were delighted to be joined by friends and family, including Niall Phelan who could only manage to make it as far as Fosters Avenue due to the great weight of his magnificent moustache.

Now joined by Mark Gilvarry and Jimmy Murphy, the group of four stopped in Ashford to enjoy a great spread put on by Jenny and Brian Purcell whom we can't thank enough for their warm welcome, delicious sandwiches and tea.

We arrived in Arklow late afternoon where we were sad to say goodbye to Jimmy, who had to then cycle all the way back to Dublin!!!

Day 2!

We left the cosy Port-a-chalaigh B&B and headed out the scenic coast road towards Wexford.

Highlights of the Day included Mark Gilvarry's awful jokes, breakfast in Courtown, lunch in Blackwater with the Phelan family and Conor falling on his backside upon arriving in Wexford town!

We received a warm welcome from Vera and Brian Rafferty followed by a delicious feed and cosy beds!

Both of us are feeling fine and are looking forward to heading for Waterford City tomorrow where we will round the corner and begin heading West!!!