A Roscommon man has finished a cycling challenge which began almost two years ago and saw him travel over 30,000km across three continents to Australia.
Fergal Guihen, from Arigna, arrived in Sydney earlier today marking the completion of a mammoth challenge of endurance which began in March 2024.
The 27-year-old set out on the arduous 'Rossie to Aussie' challenge with the goal of raising awareness and funds for both the Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation and NorthWest STOP suicide prevention services.
He has raised almost €170,000 to date.
Departing from Arigna in Co Roscommon March 2024, he travelled through 28 countries before reaching the Sydney Opera House today.
Mr Guihen previously spoke to RTÉ News from Vietnam, where he outlined the difficulties of the challenges he had faced along the way including sandstorms in Afghanistan and snowstorms in China.
Hundreds of people gathered to welcome him across the finish line.
Watch: Fergal Guihen speaking to RTÉ News from Vietnam while on his journey last March
Speaking upon his arrival, he described the challenge as the toughest thing he has ever done, adding that he originally thought the journey would take one year.
Addressing the huge crowd, he said the money raised for NorthWest STOP suicide prevention services and Mayo Roscommon Hospice will make a huge difference.
Chief Executive of the Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation, Martina Jennings, said Mr Guihen's achievement is "incredible".
"We cannot tell you how grateful we are here at Mayo Roscommon Hospice and how proud we are of your determination, your resilience, your courage and your bravery, but most of all, your generosity".
"We are so glad you've got there safely, and we're sure your family are every bit as proud of you, as we are," she added.
