Published: Wed 27 Jul 2011, 4:50 PM

Last updated: Wed 27 Jul 2011, 5:02 PM

Katy Flanagan and Tadhg Kelleher at the launch of the Jackie Noonan Memorial Cycle from Athlone to Tramore in aid of the South Westmeath Hospice on July 30-31 at The Castle Inn. Photo: Ann Hennessy.

Launch of Jackie Noonan Memorial Cycle

Published: Wed 27 Jul 2011, 4:50 PM

Last updated: Wed 27 Jul 2011, 5:02 PM

The Jackie Noonan Memorial Cycle was launched last Thursday night and will take place this weekend, Saturday and Sunday July 30 and 31, from Athlone to Waterford.

Published: Wed 27 Jul 2011, 4:50 PM

Last updated: Wed 27 Jul 2011, 5:02 PM

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