Rural Galway school highlighting cycling possibilities

A cycling lobbying group is highlighting the challenges facing cyclists in rural Ireland and looking to campaign for better facilities.
One school in Clarinbridge, Co Galway has overcome challenges to run a successful school cycle scheme
There are 270 children attending Scoil Mhuire National School in Clarinbridge and for many, the school bus is an essential service in rural Ireland. But for pupils living within a 2km radius, cycling has become a very popular mode of transport.
An initiative in the area Clarinbridge began with one man and his children. Colin O'Loan is a stay at home father and made the decision to cycle to and from school with his children a number of years ago.
"It was one less car to add to the madness of drop off and pick off at 9am and 3pm every day. I wanted to do my bit for the environment and get the kids regular daily exercise. Before long, other parents joined in and it became a real community initiative," he said.
It has now grown into a flourishing cycle bus with dozens of pupils cycling to and from school daily.
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