Cycle to mark birthday of Dietmar Menzel in south west Donegal
Dietmar Menzel, a native of Germany, lived in Teelin since 1999 and became a popular figure in the local community
A commemorative cycle in south west will mark what would have been the 71st birthday of Dietmar Menzel.
The cycle, on Tuesday, June 20, will take place on the birth date of the popular German national, who lived in Teelin from 1999 until his sudden death last September.
Dietmar was a regular attender at trad session and cut a friendly figure when cycling his e-bike around the area.
Now, the his adopted communities will take part in a 35km cycle through a route that will include the spectacular scenery of Carrick, Kilcar, Porta Chabhlaigh, Meenaneary and Teelin.
Organisers say that everyone is welcome to attend with the cycle to get underway from Ireland By Bike in Carrick at 10.30am.
Anyone who wishes to hire a bike is asked to call 087-2118638 or email [email protected].
Originally from, Berlin Deitmar moved to Teelin in 1999. Originally working on a variety of community employment schemes Dietmar still took pride in the upkeep of the Salmon Leap area after his retirement.