PHOTOS: Cyclists Raise Funds At Annual Fenit RNLI Cycle

Mary Dillane, Bridget and Gerard O’Connor before the cycle in aid of Fenit Lifeboat on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

IT was a misty and murky Saturday morning at O’Donnell’s in Mounthawk, as participants made their way off on the annual cycle in aid of Fenit RNLI.

There were 62 cyclists taking part this year in the 15th annual fun cycle and they set off on the 50 kilometre cycle taking them out of town through Farranfore and on to Castleisland before looping back to O’Donnell’s Bar where there were refreshments waiting for them.

It was a massive success as always with €7,500 raised on the day.

“It was a very successful event for Fenit RLNI. I wish to thank the cyclist, organisers and all who helped us fundraise this great amount,” said Mike O’Connor Fundraiser at Fenit RNLI.

Fenit RNLI PRO, Jackie Murphy, said: “On behalf of Fenit RNLI, I’d like to thank everyone for coming out, the cyclists, the organisers and helpers on the day. We’re very pleased with the turnout and we can assure people that the funds will  be used wisely for protection of lives at sea.”

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Martin Tierney and Ed Murphy before the cycle in aid of Fenit Lifeboat on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Tammy and Paddy O’Connell and Michael McCormack before the cycle in aid of Fenit Lifeboat on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Jenny Barry and Fiona Leahy before the cycle in aid of Fenit Lifeboat on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Michael Hilliard and Tim Moynihan before the cycle in aid of Fenit Lifeboat on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Conor McCarthy and Martin Murphy before the cycle in aid of Fenit Lifeboat on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Harry Dawson and Pat Sullivan before the cycle in aid of Fenit Lifeboat on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Lee Sugrue, Kevin Deady and Cian O’Donnell before the cycle in aid of Fenit Lifeboat on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Shane Lenihan and Stephen Buttimer before the cycle in aid of Fenit Lifeboat on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Taking off on the cycle in aid of Fenit Lifeboat on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Taking off on the cycle in aid of Fenit Lifeboat on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Taking off on the cycle in aid of Fenit Lifeboat on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Taking off on the cycle in aid of Fenit Lifeboat on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Taking off on the cycle in aid of Fenit Lifeboat on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean