Special homecoming event for Roscommon man after global charity cycle raises €210k
Arigna man Fergal Guihen celebrates on the steps of Sydney Opera House after finishing his incredible 30,000km fundraising cycle from Roscommon to Australia. Pic: Owen Good
A special homecoming event was held for Arigna man Fergal Guihen on Saturday after his incredible global charity cycle raised more than €210k for two local charities.
The people of Arigna came out in large numbers at Drumhierney Woods near Leitrim village to welcome home Fergal, who shared his extraordinary story on stage with MC, John Lynch.
His epic 30,000km cycle challenge from Arigna to Sydney took him through 28 countries and three continents over two years.
Fergal left his native Arigna on March 10th, 2024 and arrived in Sydney in early February, 2026.
The 27-year-old's hugely successful 'Rossie to Aussie' endeavour has now raised more than €210,000 for two local charities close to his heart, the Mayo/Roscommon Hospice Foundation and North West STOP.
