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Domninique, Gerard and Yann O’Carroll from DSI Kerry Branch with Paul Sheridan, Tour de Munster founder and organiser, at the official cheque presentation of the 23rd annual Tour de Munster charity cycle on Friday, 17th November. Photo: Diane Cusack
THE 2023 Tour de Munster charity cycle has raised €417,077 in aid of the Munster branches of Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI) and the local Kerry branch wished to thank all those who supported the event.
The grand total was revealed at a cheque presentation on November 17th which saw cyclists, supporters and DSI Munster branches come together to celebrate the achievements of this year’s Tour.
Thanking all those who supported the Tour de Munster this year, Enda O’Brien of Down Syndrome Kerry said; “Thanks to the continued support of Tour de Munster over the past twelve years, much-needed funds have been raised to continue to provide vital services and supports for our members with Down syndrome in Kerry.”
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“We are extremely grateful for every single person’s support, from the cyclists to the volunteers and the public. Congratulations and well done to everyone involved, the sum raised is astonishing and we can’t thank you enough for your hard work and dedication,” added Enda.
Jill and Hugh O’Brien from Tralee with Paul Sheridan, Tour de Munster founder and organiser, at the official cheque presentation of the 23rd annual Tour de Munster charity cycle on Friday, 17th November. Photo: Diane Cusack
Celebrating 23 years since its inception, the Tour de Munster charity cycle has now raised over €5 million. This is the 14th successive year that DSI has been the main beneficiary of the charity cycle, with the Tour raising €4.4 million alone for Down Syndrome Ireland’s Munster branches.
The funds raised will continue to make a tremendous difference to the lives of people with Down syndrome in Munster, as well as their friends and families by providing vital services and facilities in each county which they so heavily rely on.
The 2023 charity cycle witnessed over 120 amateur cyclists embarking on a challenging 600km journey through the six counties of Munster from August 10th to the 13th.
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