Shorts

A round-up of today's other stories in brief

A round-up of today's other stories in brief

Seeking cyclists

TEN cyclists are needed to make up the numbers for a fundraising challenge in aid of National Council for the Blind of Ireland in September. The 4City Cycle Challenge, from September 7th to 10th, is over 400km and takes in Dublin, Galway, Limerick and Cork. Forty have signed up so far, but more are needed. The cost is €100 deposit and €695 to follow in sponsorship, and that includes B&B and all meals as well as support on the road. ncbi.ie/4-city, 1850-334353

Camino special

READ MORE

IT'S all about the Camino tomorrow at 53 Degrees North in Carrickmines Retail Park where there is wine testing at 1pm followed by a talk by Irish Timesjournalist and author of Buen Camino!Peter Murtagh on walking the Camino with his daughter Natasha. Roland Monsegu from Camino Ways will talk about the Northern Way at 3.15pm and there will also be talks by Jeremy Perrin from Aware which is planning a fundraising trip on the Camino next year, and Niall Hatch of Bird Watch Ireland. The Irish Society of St James will be also present to encourage walkers and give information, and there'll be a chance to win a voucher for €500 worth of equipment at 53 Degrees North. See caminoways.com.