Pictures: Tour de Munster cycle ends on Patrick's Hill
Founder and organiser Paul Sheridan pictured at the end of the 2024 Tour de Munster Charity Cycle on Patricks Hill, Cork City on Sunday, August 11th. Pic: Diane Cusack
Former Irish cycling legend Sean Kelly joined more than 100 riders as they climbed the heights of Patrick’s Hill in Cork city centre to complete the more than 600 km Tour de Munster in aid of charity.
The four day event aimed at raising funds for the Munster branch of Down Syndrome Ireland got underway on Thursday of last week at the English Market and the took the riders through Waterford, Tipperary, Limerick, Clare, Kerry and, finally, back to Cork.
This is the 15th consecutive year that the charity cycle has supported Down Syndrome Ireland. Since the Tour de Munster event began in 2000, the event has raised €5m for Down Syndrome Ireland.
Tour de Munster founder Paul Sheridan expressed his gratitude to everyone involved as they reached the top of Patrick’s Hill and said he couldn’t be prouder of each person who took part.
“This four-day cycle is not for the faint-hearted, and everyone has shown immense dedication, not just over the four days, but in the weeks and months leading up to it,” he said.
“Many participants are returning supporters, year after year, and we were thrilled to welcome some new faces to the Tour de Munster community.
“The support we received throughout the four days was incredible. I want to thank everyone who came out to cheer and encourage us along the way.
“It means so much and provides great motivation for everyone. Our supporters are crucial to the Tour's success.
“Seeing the families who benefit from the funds raised and having the backing of our supporters drives us to keep going.”
All of the money raised from the Tour de Munster will support DSI Munster branches in providing crucial services to their members.
These vital services include occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, employment opportunities and other life-enhancing aid for individuals with Down syndrome and their families.
Throughout the four days of the event which took the participants through each of Munster’s six counties, cyclists got to meet members of Down Syndrome Ireland’s Munster branches and see just how much their support means.
It is still possible to donate to this year’s Tour de Munster, https://www.idonate.ie/event/tdm24
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