It's coast to coast for charity cyclist
AN IRISH Coast Guard volunteer who has experienced a number of family bereavements plans to circumnavigate the island by bike in aid of the voluntary support organisation Anam Cara. Stephen Mullally (38), who is based with the rescue service in Tramore, Co Waterford, intends to visit 52 Irish Coast Guard stations on his 1,604km (1,000-mile) circuit.
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