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Emily Manning from Ballyphehane, Paul Sheridan Founder Tour de Munster, Gerard O’Carroll, President of Down Syndrome Ireland, cycling legend Sean Kelly and Maya Gillick from Nenagh at the official cheque presentation of the 22nd annual Tour de Munster charity cycle on Friday last. November. Photography By Gerard McCarthy
THE 2022 Tour de Munster charity cycle has enjoyed another hugely successful year, raising €389,214.99 in aid of the Munster branches of Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI).
The grand total was revealed at a cheque presentation on December 16th which saw cyclists, supporters and DSI Munster branches come together to celebrate the achievements of this year’s Tour.
In total, the tour raised a staggering €445,000, with some cyclists raising funds for other charities near and dear to their hearts.
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Celebrating 22 years since its inception, the popular Tour de Munster charity cycle has now raised over €4.6 million.
This is the 13th successive year that DSI has been the main beneficiary of the charity cycle, with the Tour raising €4 million alone for Down Syndrome Ireland’s Munster branches.
Perseus, Enda, Hugh and Jill O’Brien Kerry Branch DSI with Gary O’Donovan Skibbereen and Cycling legend Sean Kelly at the official cheque presentation of the 22nd annual Tour de Munster charity cycle on Friday last. Photography By Gerard McCarthy
Speaking at the cheque presentation event, Gerard O’Carroll from Kerry, the newly elected Down Syndrome Ireland President, said; “I am delighted to be here tonight to celebrate this incredible milestone for Tour de Munster and Down Syndrome Ireland. The fantastic partnership between these two charities never fails to amaze me and we can see this tonight. I would like to thank Paul Sheridan, our Munster branches and the many sponsors, supporters, volunteers and of course cyclists for their outstanding fundraising efforts this year. The money raised will have such a fantastic impact on our Munster branches and we are so grateful for this wonderful community.”
Thanking all those who supported the Tour de Munster this year, Enda O’Brien, Chairperson of Down Syndrome Kerry said; “On behalf of Down Syndrome Kerry members and their families I want to express my deepest gratitude to the cyclists, back up crew, Paul Sheridan and everyone who in any way supported this year’s Tour de Munster and for their huge personal and financial efforts in support our Kerry branch members and those of Clare, Tipperary, Limerick, Waterford and Cork.
“The funds generated for Kerry this year will be directed to our Speech & Language Service which is vital for our members. FYI – our branch does not receive any HSE or other government funding to allay the cost of this service (€120,000.00 + per annum). Clearly, we are greatly indebted to those who go to such great lengths every year to participate, fundraise and support the Tour.”
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