.The organising committee of the Unsung Hero Cycle and Fun Weekend at Ballyseedy Home and Garden Centre. In front; Madeleine Doyle, Mary Dillane, Kevin Griffin and Enda O’Brien. At back; Daniel Bohane, Ann O’Driscoll, Nathan McDonnell, JJ Buckley, Kevin Donovan and John Keohane. at the fun day in aid of Down Syndrome Kerry on Sunday at Ballyseedy Home and Garden Centre. Photo by Dermot Crean
IT was an amazing weekend of fundraising at Ballyseedy Home and Garden Centre as the Kerry Branch of Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI) hosted the inaugural Unsung Hero charity cycle.
Over 25o cyclists gathered there on Saturday morning and set off to west Kerry to pay homage to renowned explorer Tom Crean and also to remember DSI Kerry member Emily Keohane who sadly passed away last year.
“It’s been absolutely superb,” said Madeleine Doyle, PRO of Down Syndrome Kerry on Sunday afternoon. “The generosity of people over the last two days has been mind-blowing. Everyone who cycled gave a donation and we’re overwhelmed by the reaction. This is only going to get bigger and better.”
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.Pictured from left are Mary McCarthy, Ardfert, Sam, the dog and Phil McCarthy, Ardfert at The Unsung Hero Charity Cycle 2018 which also saw Tour de Munster’s official charity partnership announcement at Ballyseede Home & Garden Centre, Tralee on Saturday, April 21st. Pic: Pauline Dennigan
Madeleine thanks everyone who made the weekend such a great success, especially all at Ballyseedy.
For those not cycling, Ballyseedy Home and Garden Centre and DSI Kerry hosted a fun filled day of family entertainment and food for everyone on both Saturday and Sunday with bouncy castles, face-painting, magic shows, BBQ, pony rides and more.
A host of sporting stars took part including former Irish rugby player David Wallace and Kerry football stars Aidan O’Mahony, Daniel Bohan and more.
The cycle marked the official partnership announcement between Tour De Munster and the Munster branches of Down Syndrome Ireland as the main beneficiary of the 2018 Tour de Munster charity cycle, which has raised over €2.5 million for its beneficiaries since its inception in 2001 and takes place every August. Scroll down for photos…
Pictured from left are Daniel Bohan and Aidan O’ Mahony at The Unsung Hero Charity Cycle 2018. Pic: Pauline Dennigan..Pictured from left are Paul Sheridan, Organiser, Tour de Munster, Nathan McDonnell, Ballyseedy Home & Garden Centre and Gerry Murray, President, Tour de Munster at The Unsung Hero Charity Cycle 2018. Pic: Pauline DenniganHayley Callaghan and Sophie Foley at the fun day in aid of Down Syndrome Kerry on Sunday at Ballyseedy Home and Garden Centre. Photo by Dermot Crean.Pictured from left are Aidan O’ Mahony, Cathal Griffin, Tralee and former Ireland rugby player, David Wallace at The Unsung Hero Charity Cycle 2018. Pic: Pauline DenniganGrace Falvey at the fun day in aid of Down Syndrome Kerry on Sunday at Ballyseedy Home and Garden Centre. Photo by Dermot Crean.Pictured from left are Pat Murphy, Cathal Foley and Brendan Kelly all from Tralee at The Unsung Hero Charity Cycle 2018 . Pic: Pauline DenniganSpin South West’s Kevin Jordan, Darren Regan and Fiona McGovern at the fun day in aid of Down Syndrome Kerry on Sunday at Ballyseedy Home and Garden Centre. Photo by Dermot CreanChris Karpowicz and Maria Daly at the fun day in aid of Down Syndrome Kerry on Sunday at Ballyseedy Home and Garden Centre. Photo by Dermot CreanPictured from left are Gerard and Bridget O’ Connor, Ballymacelligott at The Unsung Hero Charity Cycle 2018. Pic: Pauline DenniganFun at the fun day in aid of Down Syndrome Kerry on Sunday at Ballyseedy Home and Garden Centre. Photo by Dermot CreanThe crowds at the fun day in aid of Down Syndrome Kerry on Sunday at Ballyseedy Home and Garden Centre. Photo by Dermot Crean
