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Ireland by Bike Series

Cian's mode of transport and mobile studio rolled into one
Cian's mode of transport and mobile studio rolled into one

RTÉ Morning Ireland’s Cian McCormack cycled from Mizen Head to Malin Head, travelling along parts of the Wild Atlantic Way.

Cian's 'Ireland By Bike' Series

He has been gauging its impact on tourism and finding out if it is having a positive impact in terms of jobs and regional development.

Along the way he has been talking to locals and taking some spectacular pictures.

View his multi-media report

Listen to his first report, from Listowel, Co Kerry, here and part two here.

Cian travelled to Kilkee, Co Clare for his second package, which can be heard here.

The third installment comes from storm-hit Lahinch, Co Clare, and also features a piece on the Willie Clancy Summer School in Miltown Malbay.

From Lahinch, Cian travelled to the Cliffs of Moher on his way to Doolin to catch a ferry to the Aran Islands.

Before settling on Inis Mór, Cian first visited Inis Oírr as part of his tour of the islands.

With one week's cycling behind him, Cian then returned to the mainland to travel from Galway (by bus) to stop off at Ballina Salmon Festival on his way to Sligo.

Well into his second week of cycling, Cian took a small break, reaching Bunbeg, Co Donegal by bus as his journey from bottom to top neared its conclusion.

In Donegal Cian travelled offshore once more, visiting Tory Island via ferry. On the island Cian was greeted by the King of Tory, Patsy Dan Mac Ruaíri.

Back on the mainland once more, and with the end in sight, Cian continued to head north, reaching Rathmullen, overlooking Lough Swilly.

After almost two weeks of travelling, Cian finally reached Malin Head, the most northerly point in Ireland.