LAST MINUTE FREE EVENT - IAHM Discussion with Irish Cyclists on World Tour

The Irish American Heritage Museum, which is the home of the Flanagan Theater, a beautiful and intimate 60-seat performance space, has served the Irish community beautifully in America and beyond, since 1986.  IAHM has become an internationally recognized hub for world-class traditional Irish music.

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Ellie O’Byrne and Mark Graham are 1.5 years into a world-crossing cycling tour. Join them at IAHM Monday to discuss their adventure.

<h2>LAST MINUTE ADDITION - Discussion with Irish Cyclists on World Cycling Tour</h2> On February 1, 2025 Ellie O’Byrne and Mark Graham set off from the south coast of Ireland in an attempt to circumnavigate the globe on their bicycles. After 17,000 miles and 16 months in the saddle they have reached Albany NY as they make their way back to Ireland.They have run from bears in the Carpathian Mountains, carted their winter kit across the scorching deserts of Central Asia, Ill-advisedly raced typhoons in Vietnam, and spent a night in jail in Montana.Their inspirational story highlights the indomitable human spirit, the ever-present kindness of strangers, the value of seizing the day, and the wisdom of always carrying a spare roll of toilet paper.On Monday June 22nd at 7PM Mark &amp; Ellie will share some tales from the road in The Irish American Heritage Museum at 21 Quackenbush Sqaure Albany. We are delighted they reached out to IAHM yesterday as they will pass through Albany, to offer this informal gathering to discuss their journeyAdmission is free; all are welcome. This is a laid-back chance to connect, ask questions, and get inspired. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to meet these passionate riders and hear firsthand about their adventures on two wheels! BIOGRAPHIES!!Ellie O’Byrne is a freelance journalist and features writer whose work can be found in many Irish media outlets most recently in The Irish Times.Mark Graham is a lecturer in the Department of Arts at SETU (South-East Technical University). His book A Year of Festivals in Ireland won Travel Book of the Year at the Irish Travel Writers Awards. Mark has previously worked for RTÈ Radio, The Irish Times and Today FM.

LAST MINUTE FREE EVENT - IAHM Discussion with Irish Cyclists on World Tour

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