Mary Toner, Thomas McDermott SDCSP Coordinator, Ciarán Ahern, Mayor Emma Murphy, Margaret Nolan, Fiona Murdoch, Joseph O'Flaherty (Passenger in Trishaw), Alan O'Flaherty (Trishaw pilot), Lisa Quinn O'Flaherty and Stephen McEvoy.
Active communities to benefit from Trishaw
THE first Trishaw called ‘Sonas’ was unveiled this week at Dodder Valley Park in partnership with South Dublin County Partnership and Age Friendly Ireland.
The Trishaw will offer older adults and those with mobility issues the opportunity to experience the beauty and sounds of Dodder Valley Park in comfort, at an easy pace all while being cycled around by a pilot volunteer.
Cycling Without Age in partnership with Dodder Valley Cycling will manage the day to day of the Trishaw ‘Sonas’, along with their 30+ dedicated local volunteers who will pilot for the Trishaw passengers.
Thomas McDermott, South Dublin County Sports Partnership Coordinator said: “Our aim is to encourage and support increased activity, and wellness in our communities.
“We hope introducing the Trishaw will make the outdoors more accessible, inclusive, and enjoyable to all in our community”.
Alan O’Flaherty Chairperson – Dodder Valley Cycling said: “Dodder Valley Park is such a perfect location for a Cycling Without Age chapter.
“CWA is all about letting older people, and those with mobility issues, experience the joy of a bike ride and just getting out into nature again to feel the wind in their hair.
“Having a Trishaw in the park really is a dream come true.
“The volunteer pilots are all looking forward to keeping Sonas the Trishaw busy over the coming months and years!
“I am so very grateful to everyone who has supported this project along the way to launch, and the list is a long one!
“Huge thanks to South Dublin County Council for providing the funding through the Active Cities Dublin initiative”.
