A LIMERICK man will undertake a gruelling 600km journey from Malin Head to Mizen Head next month on a specially adapted tricycle.
Conor O’Dea was involved in an accident off his bike in 2018 while training for an Ironman Triathlon which resulted in serious spinal injuries.
Conor, from Clanmaurice Avenue in Limerick City, now cycles using a trike donated to him by Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF). His cycle will raise funds for Down Syndrome Limerick and CAF.
He has supported Down Syndrome Limerick through the years, taking part in the Tour De Munster and more recently helping with the organisation of the Sean Kelly Three Counties Cycle in Limerick.
“The charity does great work and I have witnessed the amazing impact that they have on people’s lives,” he said.
“Challenged Athletes Foundation are also an amazing charity and only for them I wouldn’t be able to do the Malin to Mizen cycle.
“To continue my support of Down Syndrome Limerick and to give back to CAF, I’m asking people to support us and these wonderful charities as we take to the roads from June 12 to 16.”
Donations to Conor’s campaign can be made through the Down Syndrome Limerick iDonate page or to the CAF fundraising page.
