Mizen to Malin – Thank you

I would like to acknowledge those that helped witht the cycle. Sincere thanks is expressed to the following.

• All those who sponsored me. It looks like we will end up with 2k raised. I am so grateful to everyone for their donations. I know that there is a lot of competition for fundraising particularly at present and in light of this I think 2k is a great achievement. A particular thanks to the people I met along the journey who donated money spontaenously.
• Josephine Daly from Cloughereen Cottage B&B, Kenmare. Josephine was the only BnB along the route to allow me free board and she even donated to the cause. All the other B&B’s charged me the full price even though they knew what I was trying to do.  Sincere thanks Josephine.
• Tristan Goodfellow and Mike Higgins for taking time out of their lives to drive me to Mizen Head. Also to Tristan for driving all the way to Killybegs to collect me a week later. Not only that, they also endured costs such as B&B in Schull, Food along the way etc. Guys – I’m forever grateful.
• Kevin Carey for all the help, food, for putting me up in Dinegal and for helping me with rearranging schedules. Thanks a million Kev.
• SVP for their support. They provided me with promotional materials such as t-shirts. They took time out to meet with me and made their PR company available to me.  The biggest thanks of all for the work they do and for what they did for my Mom in her last few years.
• To Kerry radio, Mid-West radio and Clare FM for the publicity and interviews.
• Eimear and Jim for collecting me and looking after me for a couple of days in Killybegs. Sincere thanks for all the hospitality and amazing boat trips. 
• To those who communicated with me via sms, twitter and the website. Especially Blaithin, Eimear, Niamh P, Niamh C, David, Mike, Tris,, Michael C, Aisling Noirin and others. Getting comments and feedback from people was a huge boost and I never felt alone.
• Aaron and Joseph from California for letting me cycle as far a Lehinch with them. Made the day and the spin very short. Many thanks to you both for all the great advice.
• Kearney’s in Galway for their help with the bike.
• To all the people who made the time to stop and chat with me along the way. Too numerous to mention but you all know who you are, you made the journey very special.
• To Michael Carroll for plugging me with the GAA and on the web.

As always, there is a danger that I forget someone from the above list. If I think of anyone else, I will immediately edit this post or indeed if you think I have left anyone out, feel free to contact me and I will be glad to amend as appropriate.

Right, that’s about it, the bike is quiet and I’m off to Sandyford. I am dreaming of cycling the Pan-am highway (Alaska to Argentina, some 25000km) in a few years. It might never happen but if I tell enough people about it, it has the effect of keeping the idea alive and keeping the pressure up on myself to make it happen. If anyone wants to join me feel free, but you need to start training now ……..life is good.