Dingle to Croke Park, on a bike!

From Páirc an Ághasaigh to Páirc an Chrócaigh

Three Dingle men proved their commitment to their county last weekend by cycling from the gates of Páirc an Ághasaigh to the Hogan Stand in Croke Park, Dublin. Flying the flag proudly for Kerry on their bikes were local accountant Seán Ó Suilleabháin, engineer Jimmy Bambury and businessman Ricky Keane who left Dingle on Friday morning at 7am. John Ashe accompanied the men on their bikes as far as Inch, while Colm Bambury travelled with the pelaton all the way from Dingle to Dublin to provide support. The men stayed overnight in Roscrea before completing their amazing journey to the gates of the Hogan Stand at Croke Park at 1.30pm on Saturday afternoon where they were greeted by a large contingent from Dingle who had travelled to Dublin in advance of Sunday's big game against Tyrone. A reception was also held down the road at the Hogan Stand Bar, which is owned by Kathleen Ryan (who originally hails from Glens just outside Dingle) and her husband Phil. Despite the disappointment following Kerry's loss on Sunday, the trio were delighted with their achievement and are confident that the journey will encourage cycling in West Kerry. The trio are hoping to encourage cycling in the West Kerry region. Anyone interested in the creation of a local cycling club or in taking part in the 2009 cycle around Corca Dhuibhne can contact Jimmy at Moriarty and Bambury Engineers at 066 - 9152233.