The ‘why’ behind my circumnavigation of Ireland helped me find the ‘how’ to pull it off

Performance Process

In this special episode of Performance Process, Ronan shares the story behind his 3,000+ km solo circumnavigation of Ireland – a ride powered not by chasing records, but by purpose. This was a deeply personal challenge to raise awareness for food allergies and support life-changing research, all while adhering to the same strict allergen-free diet his six-year-old daughter Sophia must follow daily.

From the original plan of a record attempt to the emotional pivot toward solidarity and visibility, Ronan breaks down how and why the ride evolved, the symbolic meaning of circling the island, the injuries, and what it revealed about resilience and navigating life with allergies. Expect raw honesty, plenty of reflection, and the beginnings of a much bigger story.

The fundraiser is still open here, every contribution makes a real difference.

• £10 provides allergy education packs for a school
• £25 trains 50 teachers to support allergic kids
• £100 covers a life-saving dose of treatment for a child
• £1,500 funds six months on the life-changing Natasha Clinical Trial

Hitting the target, could fund 20 trial places for allergic children, and take a real step toward a future where no child has to live in fear of their food.