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Sunday Miscellany: The Revolution of Wheels and the Wheels of Revolution, by Colin Regan

The role of that amazing two-wheeled machine, the High Nelly, in GAA history and tradition... For Sunday Miscellany on RTÉ Radio 1, listen to The Revolution of Wheels and the Wheels of Revolution, by Colin Regan above.

"Most working days I cycle my late father's High Nelly bicycle into Croke Park. Despite the architectural modernity of the stadium, the vintage bike fits comfortably in its environs and rests easy there...."

Cyclists in Dublin city centre, circa 1952

This essay appeared on the programme of November 23rd - listen back here

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