Watch: Donegal Ultra 555 Competitor Lorraine Mullarkey

The sixth edition of The Donegal Atlantic Way Ultra Race, a challenging route of 555km along the rugged and beautiful Donegal Wild Atlantic Way coastline starts on Friday 2nd July.

Competitors will depart Letterkenny and take on some of the most scenic roadways to be found anywhere in the World. The route takes you past Malin head, Mamore Gap, Knockalla, Atlantic Drive, Horn Head, Carrickfin, Glengesh Pass, Sliabh League and Barnesmore Gap all within 40 hours.

The solo ladies category has some top class cyclists entered this year, among them is Monaghan’s Lorraine Mullarkey who over the last couple of years has developed into competitive endurance rider.

Lorraine has been telling Oisin Kelly how her interest in the race came about:

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