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PHOTOS: A Glorious Morning For Na Gaeil’s Annual Cycle

April 22, 2018 Dermot Crean

Barry Sugrue, Enda O’Connor, Joshua Roche and Jimmy Ó Suilleabháin at the Na Gaeil GAA Club annual cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

YOU couldn’t ask for a better morning for a cycle on Saturday, as around 90 people set off from the Na Gaeil Club in Killeen.

Their annual cycle was brought forward from August this year and was a great way to warm up for the Ring of Kerry Cycle in July.

The 1956 Rás Tailteann winner, Paudie Fitzgerald, had a the honour of starting the cycle.

Conditions were ideal as they set off from on the 40km route to Castleisland and back, but there was also an 80k route for more serious cyclists to tackle before returning for refreshments in the clubhouse. Scroll down for photos…

Liam Marley, Jimmy Adams and Pat Sheehy at the Na Gaeil GAA Club annual cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

1956 Rás Táilteann winner, Paudie Fitzgerald, sees off the participants in the Na Gaeil GAA Club annual cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Joe Sheehy and Paudie Murphy at the Na Gaeil GAA Club annual cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

The group of cyclist ready for the off the Na Gaeil GAA Club annual cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

John McAdams sets off on the Na Gaeil GAA Club annual cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

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Na Gaeil Prepares For Annual Cycle Fundraiser

April 8, 2018 Dermot Crean 1 Comment

Cyclists gather before the start of the Na Gaeil GAA Club Cycle last August.

IT’S normally held at the end of August, but this year’s annual Na Gaeil GAA Club Cycle has been brought forward to April and it’s set to draw a big entry.

In fact, with the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle coming up it’s a perfect way to practice for it on Saturday, April 21 and raise funds for the GAA club in Oakpark.

There’s normally a good crowd for the event and the cyclists will set off on the routes at 9.30am before returning for refreshments in the clubhouse.

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There are two routes: 40km & 80km. Adult fee is €25; U16 fee is €10 and a family fee of €60. Discounts will be available for Cycling Ireland members.

You can register any evening in the clubhouse or on the morning of the cycle from 8am. For more details call 066-7127577.

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PHOTOS: Fine Weather For The Na Gaeil GAA Club Cycle

August 27, 2017 Dermot Crean

Tim O’Connell, Helen Costello and Diarmuid Dineen before the start of the Na Gaeil GAA Club Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

THE big match in Dublin had an effect on the number of participants in this year’s Na Gaeil GAA Club annual cycle.

Kerry v Mayo affected numbers at any events held in town on Saturday, but at least it was a nice day for a cycle, as over 60 people took to the road at 9.30am from the clubhouse in Killeen.

They went off on the 80km route via Castleisland, Abbeyfeale and Listowel, while a shorter route of 40km route via Castleisland was also an option.

The weather stayed dry and the riders deserved their refreshments on their return to the clubhouse that afternoon. Scroll down for photos…

Grainne Brick, David Elton, Joanne Crowley and Triona Hamilton before the start of the Na Gaeil GAA Club Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Terry Culloty and Patrick Casey before the start of the Na Gaeil GAA Club Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Jennifer Crowley, Pat and Maura Sullivan and Ina McGrath before the start of the Na Gaeil GAA Club Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Marie McKenna, Joe Sheehy and Cora Carrig before the start of the Na Gaeil GAA Club Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Elizabeth Koch, Angela Moloney, Joan Hill and Mairead O’Carroll before the start of the Na Gaeil GAA Club Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Paudie Murphy and Stephen Reidy before the start of the Na Gaeil GAA Club Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Cyclists gather before the start of the Na Gaeil GAA Club Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Participants at the start of the Na Gaeil GAA Club Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

John McAdams at the start of the Na Gaeil GAA Club Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

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Na Gaeil Prepares To Saddle Up For Annual Cycle

July 26, 2017 Dermot Crean

IT’S become a very popular annual event at the Oakpark club and this year is set to be no different as Na Gaeil prepares for its annual fundraising cycle.

Over 100 cyclists took to the road last year and on Saturday, August 26, the club is hoping as many people turn up as possible.

It will take place from the Clubhouse at 9:30am and early registration available in the clubhouse or registration on the day from 7:30am.

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There are two routes which are as follows:

• Killeen- Castleisland – Killeen 40km

• Killeen – Castelisland – Abbeyfeale – Duagh – Listowel – Killeen 80km

Then it’s back to the clubhouse for refreshments.

The prices for the cycle are as follows;

• Adults €25 (Non Cycling Ireland members) €20 (CI Members)

• Under 16 €10 (Non CI members) €10 (CI Members)

• Family €60 (Non CI members) €50 (CI Members)

• Non Cycling Ireland Members can avail of a discount if signed up before 19th August.

Helmets are compulsory and children to be accompanied by an adult.

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PHOTOS: Over 100 Riders Take Part In Na Gaeil GAA Club Annual Cycle

August 28, 2016 Dermot Crean

Aoife Barrett and Cara Grealish at the Na Gaeil GAA Club annual cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

THE participants were down on last year, but it was still a super day for the Na Gaeil GAA Club as they held their annual cycle.

Just over 100 cyclists took to the road at 9.30am from the clubhouse in Killeen on the 80km route via Castleisland, Abbeyfeale and Listowel, while a shorter route of 40km route via Castleisland was also an option.

The weather stayed dry for the most part and the riders arrived back to the clubhouse afterwards for well-earned refreshments. Scroll down for photos…