Josephine Healion

Started: "Growing up I did participate in mainstream sports. However, when I got to my teens, this became more challenging. I had then lost interest until I found tandem cycling." (visionsports.ie, 01 Jan 2022) Reason: "I first got involved in cycling through the NCBI [National Council for the Blind of Ireland]. They would organise tandem cycling events during the summer. For most people at these events, it was more of a social outing where they could meet new people and chat. For me, I loved being active and couldn't wait to hop back on again. They organised meetings with local clubs for these events to gain volunteers and bikes. A message was sent out asking those who were interested in hooking up with a club or finding out more about cycling to come along. And so, I did. This is when I first had contact with the Tullamore Cycling and Touring Club." (visionsports.ie, 01 Jan 2022) Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (midlands103.com, 31 Jul 2024) Additional Info: <B>Guide</B> Linda Kelly; Eve McCrystal (offalyindependent.ie, 30 Jul 2024; Cycling Ireland X profile, 07 May 2024)