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Michael McCarthy
 
Name: Michael McCarthy

Team Name: Team Youghal

Category: Eight Person Team

Age: 30

Country: Ireland

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Website address: www.teamyoughal.com

Are you a member of a Club, if so which one?

Youghal Cycling Club

Are you cycling this Event for a Charity or an Organisation, if so which one and why?

To help raise awareness of Ovarian Cancer and help find a cure for it.

How did you hear about the Race Around Ireland? 

Heard about it from Ger Flanagan in 2009 and I thought it was madness!

What made you make up your mind to take part in this event?

Having participated as a crew member in 2009 I felt I would like the challenge of cycling in 2010.

What concerns do you have about the Race Around Ireland?

Getting around safely and getting enough rest between rides.

What are you most looking forward to in the Race Around Ireland?

Not havng to deal with the stress of being a crew member this year.

Who do you most admire in sport and why?

I'll come back to this one.

Do you have any sponsors helping you with this Event?