Irish duo in round-the-world charity flight

A Limerick man and a Dubliner are set to embark on an ambitious quest to become the first Irishmen to fly around the world in a light aircraft.

Fri, 25 Apr, 2003 - 08:38

A Limerick man and a Dubliner are set to embark on an ambitious quest to become the first Irishmen to fly around the world in a light aircraft.

Paul Ryan and Alan McMahon have organised the 25,000-mile journey to raise money for the Marie Keating Cancer Foundation. The pair are due to leave Shannon Airport on May 1.

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CourtsHeathrowPlace: LimerickPlace: Shannon AirportPlace: PacificPerson: Paul RyanPerson: Alan McMahonPerson: McMahonOrganisation: Marie Keating Cancer Foundation
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