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Birmingham Irish Cycle Appeal - West Coast of Ireland 2026 Challenge 'Supporting Maeve Fanning'

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Eddie O'Connor is raising money for Birmingham Irish Cycle Appeal


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My story

Hi everyone, I am taking on the challenge of cycling over 600 miles along the West Coast of Ireland in July 2026. I will be starting at Mizen Head in Cork on Friday 17th July 2026 to finish at Malin Head in Donegal on Friday 24th July. I will be cycling as part of the  Birmingham Irish Association - an incredible voluntary organisation made up of amazing people who will endure the very best of the Wild Atlantic Way to raise funds for worthy causes. 

This year i will be cycling for Maeve Fanning. Maeve is a 38-year-old mother of three young children who at Christmas 2024 was diagnosed with advanced, inoperable thymoma cancer, and was given less than two years to live. Despite limited success with NHS treatment, she courageously continued private treatment in London at a significant cost. With incredible strength and positivity, Maeve is determined to spend as much time as possible with her young family. Support would help her continue treatment and create many lasting memories with her children. 

Please help me raise the vital funds needed to allow Maeve to continue with her treatment


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My updates

BICA Day 5 Westport to Bundoran 💪💪

166.6km distance
11:58:55 time
2:42min/km speed

BiCA Tralee to Ballyvaughan 💪💪💪

153.1km distance
10:36:29 time
2:57min/km speed

Charity

Birmingham Irish Cycle Appeal

Charity number: CASC.

Campaign

BICA 2026 - Mizen Head to Malin Head

17th July 2026 - 24th July 2026

Activity tracker

1 6 1 8 . 7 km Total distance
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By 48 supporters

Louise

£10.00

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Well Done on a fantastic achievement 💚. A great example to the pupils of raising money for such good causes with sheer grit, determination and dedication involved.

Amrat & Indu Parmar

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James kelly

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Winhall Family

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Amazing effort, well done 👏

Liz Dane

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Congratulations Eddie, this looked amazing and hard work!

Rachel Watson

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Loving watching your progress on Strava - so impressive and a great cause!

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Sarah Cusack

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well done ❤️🙏☘️🇮🇪👏 xx

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