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Welcoming Cian to the 555 , Cycling For A Great Cause

Welcoming Cian to the 555 , Cycling For A Great Cause

Welcoming Cian to the 555 , Cycling for a great cause …. Hello! My name is Cian O’Connor and I am 24 years old. I’m a Corkman, working in Sligo and cycling with Yeats Country Cycling Club. I’m taking part in the 555 solo event in aid of Marymount Hospital and Hospice in Cork. I’ve been cycling on the road for over a decade but I’m new to the ultra…

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Introducing the Donegal Bay Ladies

Introducing the Donegal Bay Ladies…Clare Dillon, Deirdre Dillon, Linda McHugh and Mary Rice Clare cycles with Ballinasloe Cycling Club and has taken part in many sportives with Beara being her favourite. In 2017 she cycled in the Dolomites so she’s eager to compare the Hills of Donegal with them. Her sister Deirdre enjoys running and cycling but the running has been pushed on the back foot in preparation for 555.…

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Mullarkey Confirms 333 Entry

Dubal based Cyclist and record holder of the Solo 555 female, Lorraine Mullarkey has confirmed she is coming back to the Donegal hills to put down a time on the newly added 333 version of the Donegal Ultra, No stranger to the podium in the UAE on both road and MTB disciplines, the Monaghan woman is hoping to set the fastest time on the course and hold 2 records at…

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John Breslin presents cheque to Donegal Down Syndrome

2021 Solo finisher of the Donegal Atlantic Way Ultra 555, John Breslin, took part in the event not only for the personal challenge but also to raise money for Donegal Down Syndrome. In doing so he managed to raise a massive €8,065. This is a huge amount of money raised for such an important organisation in our community. Thank you John for doing such amazing work, and congratulations on becoming…

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