Conor leads fundraising Race Night for Louth Disability Cycling Club

The Louth Disability Cycling Club is set to benefit from a special fundraising event this November, thanks to the efforts of local man Conor Duffy and his family. The Race Night will take place at Dundalk Stadium on Saturday, 15th November, promising an evening of live greyhound racing, music from a DJ, and a raffle all in aid of a club that has made a huge impact on people with disabilities across the county.

The inspiration behind the event comes from Conor’s own experience with the club, which provides inclusive cycling opportunities for people of all ages and abilities from schoolchildren to nursing home residents.

Conor’s father Colm explained how their involvement began:

“Mark, our postman, is a club member. When he started a new round, he saw we had a wheelchair van parked outside and asked if we had somebody in a wheelchair. He told us about the Louth Disability Cycling Club and to meet them at St. Helena’s. We’ve been going for two full years now.

“Conor always wanted to give something back, so we decided to organise a Race Night for them because he has a greyhound himself. It’s a sign of appreciation for all the work these people do. There’s a lot of effort behind the scenes.  We only see them on one night a week, but they’re busy doing other stuff all week.”

For Conor, who is a 28-year-old member of the club, the event is about giving back to an organisation that has given him and many others a sense of freedom and connection.

“It allows me to see the town and have a new perspective, otherwise, I wouldn’t get to experience these things,” Conor said. “It’s not only good for myself but for other disabled users too.

“We’ve been hard at it the last few weeks but so far so good. What we really want to do is give something back and help these lads buy a few more bikes.”

The Louth Disability Cycling Club is a community-driven organisation that promotes inclusivity through cycling. Using a range of special needs trikes and adaptive bikes, the club ensures everyone, regardless of ability,  can enjoy the benefits of being active, social, and outdoors. Their work spans schools, community groups, and care homes, bringing the joy of cycling to people who might otherwise never get the chance.

Tickets are priced at €10 and are available from Panama Coffee (Market Square, Dundalk), Crilly’s Shop (Ravensdale), or via the Louth Disability Cycling Club Facebook page. For those who can’t attend but still wish to contribute, a GoFundMe page has also been set up, with every donation big or small going directly toward maintaining and expanding the club’s specialised fleet of bikes and trikes.

The Louth Disability Cycling Club is also inviting local businesses to sponsor the Greyhound Race Night. Sponsorship opportunities are available, and all proceeds will go toward expanding the club’s adaptive cycling equipment and community outreach.

Businesses interested in getting involved can contact the Louth Disability Cycling Club via email at: louthdisabilitycyclingclub@gmail.com or phone: 086 405 5693.

Before the big Race Night, the club will also host another fun community event, Dundalk’s first-ever Bike Disco on Saturday 8th November.

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Cyclists and spectators are invited to meet at Market Square at 6:30pm, in front of Panama Coffee, for a musical cycle through the town. The route includes Clanbrassil Street, Church Street, Bridge Street, Linenhall Street, Crowe Street, Francis Street, Park Street, and the Demesne, before returning to the Square for more laps and music.

Music will be provided by I BIKE Dublin, known for their lively monthly rides in the capital. The event is open to all ages and abilities, and trike bikes will be available at the Square for younger participants.

So whether you’re pedalling, dancing, or cheering from the footpath everyone’s invited to join the fun.