Cycle tour raises over €500,000 for charities in Cork and throughout Munster

The 2025 Tour de Munster charity cycle raised €543,833 for the Munster branches of Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI).

The total amount was officially announced last week during a cheque presentation ceremony which was attended by cycling legend Sean Kelly.

This year marked the 25-year edition of the tour, which took place from August 7 to 10, and represented a notable milestone as the charity cycle celebrated its 16th consecutive year supporting DSI nationally.

Since launching in 2001, Tour de Munster has raised €5.5m for the Munster branches of Down Syndrome Ireland.

The 2025 charity cycle once again saw participants take on a demanding 600km journey through the counties of Munster, each presenting its own test, from rugged terrain to unpredictable weather.

Several cyclists also opted to raise funds for other causes close to their hearts, including the West Cork Down Syndrome Support Group and Cork ARC Cancer Support House.