In the week where he received the Annerville Award for Tipperary cyclist of the year, Carrick-on-Suir’s Michael O’ Loughlin received further good news from Germany when he learned that he has been selected for a prestigious development squad for top young riders in Europe. The Canyon Young Heroes team is run by the Canyon bike company of Koblenz. Team mentors…

All club members are asked to contact Club Secretary Paul Lonergan regarding payment for their 2012 CyclingIreland licence. Paul can be contacted on 086 8718433.

This photo was taken in the 1970’s (exact year unknown) in Killorglin, Co. Kerry after Bobby Power won a stage of The Rás Mumhan.  Joe Cashin (centre) was second on the following day’s stage.  L-R: Bobby Power, John Cashin, Joe Cashin, Tom Cuddihy and Sean Walsh. The man in the back was one of the organisers of the event.

Noel O’Doherty RIP Sadly the club’s Honorary Vice-President Noel O’Doherty passed away on the 24th December. His removal will be from Kiely’s Funeral Home Dungarvan on Tuesday 27th December at 5.30pm to St Mary’s Parish Church. Requiem mass on Wednesday 28th December at 11am with the burial in the adjoining cemetery. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Carrick-on-Suir’s Martin O’ Loughlin has been appointed as Manager of the Irish cycling team for the London Olympics. This will be his second time fulfilling the role. He was also the manager for the Athens Olympics in 2004. O’ Loughlin has over 30 years of involvement in the sport. He won his first race in 1980 and was still winning…

Carrick Wheelers Vice-President and member of Ireland’s Olympic Council, Billy Kennedy, presenting Michael O’Loughlin with the 2011 Carrick Wheelers Youth Sports Star of the Year Award. Also pictured are Club Coach Martin O’Loughlin (far left), Club Chairman Bobby Sheehan (second from left) and Club Secretary Paul Lonergan (far right).  Photo: Joe Cashin. Carrick Wheelers Secretary Paul Lonergan (right), presenting Cian…

All club members interested in taking out a 2012 CyclingIreland license are asked to text Club Secretary Paul Lonergan immediately with their details including the category of license they wish to take out, so as the club order for 2012 licenses can be placed shortly.

All club members interested in ordering new clothing for the 2012 cycling season are asked to contact committee member John Dempsey (johndempsey1979@hotmail.com) immediately so a clothing order can be placed without delay, thus ensuring the arrival of the Iverk Produce Carrick Wheelers Cycling Club clothing prior to the first event of next season. For more details please study price list, design…

Carrick Wheelers Cycling Club is delighted to announce an exciting three year sponsorship deal with local fruit and vegetable company Iverk Produce. The famous Carrick Wheelers, a club steeped in history and tradition since its foundation in 1954, are thrilled to have secured the financial backing of this strong local company who directly employ 150 people and have been a…

Carrick Wheelers CC held their 57th AGM this week.  The meeting was a largely positive affair with both Chairman and Secretary highlighting the impressive results and successful promotions achieved by the club over the past 12 months.  A touch of sadness came over those in attendance however, when recently deceased club members Bobby Power, Pat Nugent and Barry Curran were…

The Carrick Wheelers CC AGM will be held on Wednesday 16th November 2011 at 8.15pm in the Old Mill Pub, New Street, Carrick-on-Suir.  All club members are encouraged to attend.

Carrick-on-Suir received great news last week when it was announced that 14 year old Michael O’ Loughlin has been selected for the Cycling Ireland Talent Team 2020. A high performance squad aimed at preparing Irish youth cyclists to be genuine medal contenders in the 2020 Olympic Games, membership of the Talent Team will give the young Comeragh College student access to a wealth…

Carrick Wheelers cyclist Hugh Mulhearne put in an impressive performance this week at the 2011 UCI Track Cycling Masters World Championships, held at the Manchester Velodrome. Mulhearne who was representing Ireland in the 35 – 39yrs Men’s Individual 3km Pursuit, posted a time of 3mins 40secs for the event which was good enough for 9th place, with a time of…

Carrick Wheelers CC rider Cian Power pictured with Team GB’s Geraint Thomas and Ireland’s Nicholas Roche at the recent UCI World Championships in Copenhagen, Denmark.     

Thermal Jackets and Bib-tights (with chamois) available from John Dempsey. Thermal Jackets €81 Bib-tights (with chamois) €57 Contact John Dempsey via email at johndempsey1979@hotmail.com if interested. Also, club clothing manufacturers GSG are replacing all jerseys and gilets free of charge as a result of 2011 order having faulty zips fitted.  If any club member wants there gear replaced they can…