Coast to Coast Challange (East to West)
Following the success of the IASE “Trail Blazers”Malin head to Mizen head Cycle in 2008, IASE trail blazers exceeded 5,000 miles of cycling on a two day coast to coast challenge from Dublin to Belmullet in aim of raising awareness of equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities throughout Ireland. 11 novice cyclists departed from Phoenix Park on Thursday August 19th with the event having being launched by the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Gerry Green. The whole journey covered a distance of 200 miles over two stages with the final destination being Belmullet, Co Mayo where IASE National head quarters are based.
Cyclists Eamonn & Dermot Padden (Broadhaven Bay Hotel), IASE Executive members Pam Mansell (Kilkenny), Greg Barry (Castlebar), Dermot Cunningham (Sligo) David Ryan (Nenagh), Mary Rabette & Ciaran Rabett (Eachleam, Belmullet) Rose Kennedy (Western Strands Hotel), Dervillia Cullotty (Glencastle) Anne Nallen (Shanaghee) and joining them of various legs of the journey for support were Tony Murphy, Eithne Jarrett, PJ Barrett, Joe Murray, Chris Cullotty, Dominic Cassidy & Arron Ryan.
The success of the event was due to the cooperation of many organisations and the association wishes to extend their gratitude to the Mayo Civil Defense, An Garda Síochána, D&S Pluming, Broadhaven Bay Hotel, Western Strands Hotel, Mayo County Council, Deputy John O’Mahoney TD and his wife Geraldine, Wheelworx, Mike’s Bike’s (Binghamstown), Mullens Spar (Sligo), Gillan Carver from Young at Heart Services, Coyle’s Service Station and all who provided encouragement and support along the route.
Lord Mayor of Dublin Gerry Breen sends off cycles from the Phoneix Park
Left to right Mary Rabbette, Anne Nallen, Dervilla Cullotty, Ciarian Rabbette, Dermot Cunningham, Lord Mayor Gerry Breen, Greg Barry, Rose Kennedy, Arron Ryan, Pamela Mansell, Eamon Padden and Dermot Padden