22-04-2025
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- The Irish Sun
Boy, 9, tackles huge 350km cycle from Mayo to Dublin in FIFTH incredible bid to raise charity cash amid latest €10k goal
A YOUNG boy is set to cycle across the country in a bid to raise money for charity.
Little Conan Woulfe, nine, will pedal from Westport in Co
Conan, from Dublin, set off from Westport on Easter Monday and will cycle between 65 and 95km every day as he tried to reach the capital by Saturday.
He will be joined on the cycle at various points by his dad Donnchadh, grandad Tom and his little brother Alby who is six years old.
This is Conan's fifth charity cycle with this year's cash going to Saint Vincent de Paul – a charity which helps provide support to families in need.
Some of the cash raised by Conan will also be donated to his
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Conan said: 'I'm excited for this year's cycle. It's amazing to do something I love while helping others.'
Elizabeth Smyth, from Saint Vincent de Paul, hailed the little lad.
She said: "We are blown away by Conan's compassion and commitment to helping others at such a young age, and we are incredibly grateful that he has chosen to support St. Vincent de Paul again this year.
"The funds raised by Conan's cycle will go directly towards assisting families who are struggling with the rising
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'Every euro makes a real difference, and young people like Conan give us great hope for the future.'
Conan is set to cycle 350km in total from Westport in Co Mayo to Dublin over the course of six days.
The nine-year-old began fundraising at age five and has since cycled from
To date, the little lad has raised €1,795 of his €10,000 goal.
One person said on the fundraiser page: "Keep on spinning. Fair Play."
Another added: "Best of luck Conan. Keep up the hard work. [From] all the staff at the gateway."
A third wrote: "Well done Conan! An inspiration for us all."
A fourth said: "Well done Conan. Hope your Dad is able to keep up with you!"
Donations to his iDonate fundraiser can be made
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Conan will cycle between 65 and 95 km every day as he tried to reach the capital by Saturday
Credit: Maree Rigney
