** Death of Paddy Doran - Coach & friend of Orwell Wheelers

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2 years 9 months ago #35293 by Colm Featherstone
RIP Paddy Doran, a great friend of Orwell and A huge loss to the cycling community in Ireland. Thanks for all your time and support over the years. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this tough time.

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2 years 9 months ago #35294 by Declan Quigley
Desperately sad news. Paddy was an innovator and a progressive influence in Irish cycling. He did so much to develop the sport at all levels in Ireland.
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2 years 9 months ago #35298 by Aidan Hammond
Paddy was a long time member of the Orwell and along with Noel O'Neill and Noel Hammond in the mid 70's they rebuilt the club and brought on dozens of new young riders including a young Stephen Roche. Paddy was National Coach for many years and was instrumental in the introduction of the Coach Education programme in Ireland. Sadly missed by us all.
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2 years 9 months ago - 2 years 9 months ago #35299 by Louise Keane
Tributes have been pouring in for Paddy on the club Facebook and Twitter pages. He dedicated so much of his life to cycling - competing, coaching and developing the sport.

Paddy will also be very fondly remembered for all his work with women's cycling in Ireland. RIP Paddy - you will be missed!

Some tributes to Paddy for those who may not have seen them:

Cycling Ireland Website

Sticky Bottle Website

Orwell Wheelers Twitter

Orwell Wheelers Facebook Page
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