Navan Road Club fundraiser generates over €2,000

More than €2,000 was raised on St Stephen's Day at the Navan Road Club-promoted Cycle 4 Cairde went ahead with 35 hardy cyclists taking to the road.  
 
Local cycling hero Ian Richardson led the group up the Dublin road and took in the Balrath, Rathfeigh and Kilmoon areas.  

Benny Grogan, who recently received an Ireland Volunteer award, officially started the cycle.  

The Slane Spinners were out in force and some of the local cyclists who took part included Brian Kelly, Barry Harding, Martin Colfer, Simon Colfer, Pat McConnon, Kevin Carolan, Killian Galligan, Kenny Lenehan, Phillip Richardson, Gerry Fogerty, Eithne Carolan, Christine McKenna and Susann Duff. 

Others included Paddy Macken, Bruce Blake, John McKenna, Jim Grimes, Sean Mooney and Fergus Crilly.  

At the start of the event there was a minute's silence for the late Joe Roche who recently passed away.  

The late Mr Roche was involved in this cycle over a long number of years.  

A number of presentations took place in the Village Inn after the event where Navan Road Club member Noel Clarke did the honours.  

Cairde member Jimmy Mooney thanked all involved in the spin and all who helped. 

Cllr Wayne Harding also congratulated everyone who took part.  

Larry Clarke also thanked Slane Red Cross, Slane Gardaí, the collectors, all who gave donations, support vehicles, the Village Inn, The Soap Co and Newgrange Crystal.