A Co Cavan man that turns 83 today is celebrating his birthday in a very different way than one would expect.
is cycling his 1960's Raleigh bike by completing 165km in a bid to raise funds for the homeless.
The Bailieboro native took off at 10.30am travelling the National Famine Way from Strokestown in Co Roscommon to Dublin.
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The National Famine Way is a unique and historic trail that traces the footsteps of the 1,490 famine emigrants who left Strokestown in 1847. All proceeds raised will go to Help Our Homeless who are based in Kingscourt. The local man says he was left compelled to help the most vulnerable in society, the homeless after a recent trip to the capital.
