Listen Back: Cavan 83-year-old to take on major cycling challenge in effort to feed the homeless

A Co Cavan man is putting his best foot forward in an effort to raise much needed funds for the homeless.

To celebrate his 83rd Birthday, Gregory O'Reilly is planning a Vintage Cycle on his 1960's Raleigh bike by completing 165km. The Bailieboro native is going to travel the National Famine Way from Strokestown in Co Roscommon to Dublin City.

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 based in Kingscourt but who do great work feeding people living on the streets of Dublin. The soon to be 83 year old has been speaking to Ronan Gargan about the upcoming challenge.