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Featured STEA Business – KGC Bicycle Repairs

KGC Bicycle Repairs by Joanne Griffin

KGC (Killorglin General Cycles) Bicycle Repairs is becoming a trusted institution in Killorglin, Co. Kerry due to the personal and informed service that is offered to customers. KGC Bicycle Repairs was founded by Kieron Corcoran who is passionate about bikes and fully experienced to deal with everything from a puncture repair to a full bike rebuild including Go Cart and Buggy repairs.

Kieron tries to cater for all custom from kids to adults and can also provide expert advice on elite bikes that may be custom built to order.  Kieron realises that people are becoming more health conscious and will use cycles not only to commute, but as a form of fitness and relaxation. Cycling to and from work is as good, if not a better, form of healthy living than going to the gym in today’s hectic lifestyle.

KGC Bicycle Repairs customers benefit from the practical and sound advice offered by Kieron on bikes and accessories including clothing, of which Kieron also supplies a comprehensive range of and which can be ordered upon request if not in stock.

KGC Bicycle Repairs are happy to do every type of job from small adjustments to major reconditions, frame repairs and will work on all types of bikes including new and old such as High Nelly’s and also offers a mobile service whereby they will provide a pick up and drop off service.

Further details on KGC Bicycle Repairs can be obtained by contacting Kieron directly on 087 283 3814.

This exciting new enterprise has emerged in 2012 with the help of the Short Term Enterprise Allowance (STEA) facilitated by South Kerry Development Partnership Ltd (SKDP). This scheme encourages people getting certain social welfare payments to take up self employment opportunities by allowing them to retain a proportion of their social welfare payment, plus secondary benefits.

For further information on the BTWEA or STEA, please contact an Enterprise Officer from SKDP in your area. Joanne Griffin (Killorglin and Kenmare) on 087 615 2660 or Anne O Riordan (Cahersiveen and Killarney) on 066 947 2724.