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New Durrow Community Bike Hire Scheme is set to boost tourism in Laois

Cllr. Ollie Clooney cuts the tape at the launch of Durrow Pedal Vintage Bike Hire. Picture: Alf Harvey.

On Friday, June 28 the Durrow Community Bike Hire Scheme was officially launched at the square in Durrow.

The scheme was launched by the newly elected Cllr Olliver Clooney.

The Durrow High Nelly Club was there to assist with the launch.

It is thought that this unique new venture could bring a tourism boost to Laois.

The Irish Country Roads and Culture Trails is the brains behind this project.

It is a group set up by people in Durrow who are also involved in events like the annual Bulfin Heritage Cycle.

They believe cycling has a great tourist potential in Durrow.

Alf Harvey photographed the launch.

PJ Aylward and Paddy Drennan unloading the new bicycles at the launch of Durrow Pedal Vintage Bike Hire.
Picture: Alf Harvey.
Pady Drennan and Kieran Holland getting the bikes ready at the launch of Durrow Pedal Vintage Bike Hire.
Picture: Alf Harvey.
Matt Doyle with sponsor Tom McWey, St. Canice’s Credit Union at the launch of Durrow Pedal Vintage Bike Hire.
Picture: Alf Harvey.
Cllr. Ollie Clooney cuts the tape at the launch of Durrow Pedal Vintage Bike Hire.
Picture: Alf Harvey.
Matt Doyle with sponsor Jim Kells, Midland Environmental Services at the launch of Durrow Pedal Vintage Bike Hire.
Picture: Alf Harvey.
Members of the Durrow HIgh Nelly Club at the launch of Durrow Pedal Vintage Bike Hire.
Picture: Alf Harvey.
Henry Martyn, Durrow High Nelly Club heads off for the launch of Durrow Pedal Vintage Bike Hire.
Picture: Alf Harvey.
Durrow High Nelly Club lead off for the launch of Durrow Pedal Vintage Bike Hire.
Picture: Alf Harvey.
Jo McCartney, Durrow High Nelly Club leads off for the launch of Durrow Pedal Vintage Bike Hire.
Picture: Alf Harvey.

 

The off for the launch of Durrow Pedal Vintage Bike Hire.
Picture: Alf Harvey.

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