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MOTORCYCLISTS DO THEIR BIT TO FIGHT MS IN DONEGAL

written by Stephen Maguire August 31, 2013
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Rachel Ward with Megan & Noreen Marley welcome the 86 motorcyclists!

Rachel Ward with Megan & Noreen Marley welcome the 86 motorcyclists!

Eighty Six motorbikes set off from the Diamond, Donegal Town recently for the first ever Bike Run & Show.

The idea was the brainchild of Jackie Maguire and Ian & William Gillmore and the lucky beneficaries of the fundraising event was the Donegal Branch of Multiple Sclerosis Ireland.

The organisation provides vital support and assisatance to those suffering from the dehibillitating and as yet, incurable disease.

Cousins Erin & Kian Gallagher pose behind a special "Limo" Honda 90.

Cousins Erin & Kian Gallagher pose behind a special “Limo” Honda 90.

To date a super €2,200 has been collected from the event.

The Run took in Ballybofey, Convoy and Letterkenny finishing up in Donegal Town for a Barbecue and music in O’Donnell’s Bar.

The organisers also ran an art competition for pupils of the Abbey Vocational School.

The winners were: Eimear McGee, Erica Price and Rossa Doherty whose paintings will now be auctioned at an award function to be announced shortly.

All proceeds will be go to MS iIreland ( Donegal Branch).

Many thanks to Paul O’Sullivan for the pictures.

Ronan & Keara Flannaga, Raphoe & family enjoy the sunshine in Donegal Town

Ronan & Keara Flannagan, Raphoe & family enjoy the sunshine in Donegal Town

 

Last Of The Summer Wine!: Jackie Irwin, Tommy McGroary & Winston Robinson

Last Of The Summer Wine!: Jackie Irwin, Tommy McGroary & Winston Robinson

 

Linda Lyons & Veronica Gillen collecting for MS Ireland.

Linda Lyons & Veronica Gillen collecting for MS Ireland.

 

The cavalcade returning to the Diamond

The cavalcade returning to the Diamond

 

MOTORCYCLISTS DO THEIR BIT TO FIGHT MS IN DONEGAL was last modified: August 31st, 2013 by Stephen Maguire
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Stephen Maguire

Stephen Maguire is the co-founder of Donegal Daily. He has worked as a reporter for almost 30 years starting locally with the Donegal Peoples Press before moving to the Mirror Group. He continues to contribute daily to national media outlets including the Irish Times, RTE, the Irish Independent, Irish Sun, Irish Mirror, Irish Star, the Daily Mail and the Examiner.

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