Louth Disability Cycling Club donate bike to St Mary's Drumcar
This donation will significantly enhance the quality of life for the children at the service
Members of the Louth Disability Cycling Club were thrilled to receive a generous cheque for €3,250 from Cuchulainn Cycling Club last week.
The donation, raised through the Women’s Lap of Louth, will help provide much-needed support for local children with disabilities.
With these funds, coupled with €1,500 generously raised by the committee of the Castlebellingham 30k Cycle and their Sean Conlon Cycle event, Louth Disability Cycling Club purchased a state-of-the-art specialised disability bike, which last week was presented to St. Mary’s Special School in Drumcar.
This donation will significantly enhance the quality of life for the children at the service, offering them a chance to experience the joy and freedom of cycling in a safe, accessible way.
Francis Laverty, Chairman of Cuchulainn Cycling Club; Niall Connolly, Louth Disability Cycling Club; Jason Newman, Louth Disability Cycling Club; Daniel Lambe, Louth Disability Cycling Club and Cuchulainn Cycling Club; Deirdre Armstrong, Cuchulainn Cycling Club
“We are incredibly grateful to everyone involved in raising these funds and for their continued support throughout the year piloting our bikes.
“The generosity of Cuchulainn Cycling Club has made a huge impact, and we are proud to see the bike go to St. Mary’s in Drumcar.
“We hope that the relationship between our two clubs continues to grow and that together we can make a difference in the lives of more people in our community.
“Special thanks must also go to the Castlebellingham 30k cycle committee for their fundraising efforts, without which the purchase of the bike would not have been possible
“The donation of the bike will provide more than just a mode of transport; it represents a new opportunity for the children at St. Mary’s to engage in activities that were previously inaccessible to them.
“This bike will mean so much to the children who use the service. For many of them, it will be their first experience of cycling, which is not just a physical activity but a boost to their confidence and independence.
“The collaboration between the two clubs marks a wonderful example of how local communities can come together to make a tangible difference, ensuring that those who may face physical challenges are given the tools and opportunities to thrive.”