22-05-2025
Rosslare kids saddle up for bike week with a cycle to school in glorious sunshine
The kids from Scoil Mhuire, Rosslare Strand, were excited to use pedal power to get to school with a special escort on the morning from the flashing blue lights of local gardaí.
Clocking up just over 1.6km, the convoy was quite a sight, with motorists kindly giving way and providing a safe environment for students of all ages and cycling abilities. When they made it inside the school gates, thirsts were quenched with healthy refreshments kindly donated by the local Centra in Rosslare Strand.
The completion in 2024 of the Safe Routes to School works made Scoil Mhuire an ideal location for the cycle and the students were more than up for the challenge. Excitement was building all week, with bikes being dragged out of dark corners of many a shed.
Clinton Donovan, Wexford County Council's recently-appointed Cycling & Walking Officer praised the event and its participants. 'It was fantastic to see the children so enthusiastic about their cycle to school and hopefully it will help show that cycling is fun and can be enjoyed by everyone," he said.
He also commended the local motorists for their patience and support, noting the positive atmosphere contributed greatly to the experience for both cyclists and spectators.
Arranging the cycle to school was a team effort led by the school Principal, Mr Bobby Kenny, parent reps Anita Power and Yvonne O' Sullivan, Clinton Donovan (Wexford County Council) and Lucy Murphy (Green-Schools Travel Officer with An Taisce), with the assistance of Garda John Hubbard.
