08/05/2022
Bike Week in Durrow!
Sunday May 15th @ 2pmCycling Sisters – A Ladies Integration EventJoin us as we welcome our Ukrainian visitors to Durrow for a leisure cycle. Introducing them to the beautiful Durrow countryside, and joining with them for a cuppa at the Castle Arms Hotel Leisure Cycle Route: Knockanoran – Woodenbridges – Dereen - Durrow. 13k approxMonday May 16th @ 10am“Rothar Rogues” - A Men’s Shed on WheelsJoin us for a leisure cycle, a cuppa and lots of craic and banter along the way! Leisure Cycle Route: Attanagh – Ballyouskill – Rosconnell – Durrow. 13k approxWednesday May 18th @ 7pmHigh Nelly Night – Fun Night with Old Bikes and Old Clobber! Period Dress EncouragedShowcase your Old High Nelly Bike and re-live a golden era in Ireland’s cycling historyMusic, food, & fun for all. Route: Durrow (Bobs Bar) - Killamuck – Durrow. 9k approxFriday May 20th @ 7pm“Wheelin’ in the Years” – Leisure cycle to local museumsAustin Ryan’s Transport and Memorabilia Museum and Aylward’s Country Life Museum.Have a cuppa tae ‘round the auld fireside and listen to tunes and tales of bygone days.Leisure Cycle Route: 8k approxSunday May 22nd @ 2pmPedalling Poetry - A leisure cycle, interspersed with poetry, prose, storytelling and musicRe-enactment of the visit of renowned Irish poet, Thomas Kinsella, to Durrow in the 1950s. Hear the unique poem he wrote about this visit and witness the unveiling of a historic collage of photographs to mark that special occasion. Venue: Banks of the River Erkina at Bobs.Leisure Cycle Route: Attanagh – Fermoyle Cross - Ballinakill Road – Durrow. 10k approxPlease Note: Events Confined to 15 Participants per day/night.(15 no. Classic Leisure Bikes, Helmets & Hi-Vis Jackets available each day/night)Pre-Booking Essential - First-In … Gets the Spin! Contact: Hugh 086 8694691 – Noel 087 9517311 – John 085 2497201, Matt 086 0537356 – Ger 086 3853466 or Email: [email protected]