PHOTOS: Hundreds Set Off On Unsung Hero Cycle From Ballyseedy Garden Centre

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Avril Hewitt, Andrea O’Connor and Tríona Hamilton at the Unsung Hero Cycle from Ballyseedy Garden Centre on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

CONDITIONS were ideal for the second annual Tom Crean Unsung Hero Cycle, in aid of Down Syndrome Kerry at Ballyseedy Home & Garden on Saturday.

The sun had yet to come out, but it was dry as hundreds of cyclists took to the road. There were some sporting legends to lend their support too in the shape of Kerry greats Kieran Donaghy, John O’Keeffe, Jimmy Deenihan and Aidan O’Mahony, while former Irish and Munster rugby player David Wallace led them out on the road.

The event has no fee to participate – but all donations to DSI Kerry are gratefully welcomed. The event is in partnership with the Tour de Munster, the annual charity cycle entering its 19th year this August.

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The event pays homage to renowned explorer Tom Crean and also remembers DSI Kerry member, Emily Keohane from Tralee who sadly passed away in 2017.

The cycle included a 75km or 44km cycle setting out from Ballyseedy at 10am, going west through Camp, before lunch in Annascaul. The route continues on to Inch Beach and Castlemaine, before heading back to Ballyseedy to enjoy a BBQ, music and family fun. Scroll down for photos…

Little Jeni Kiely on the bar with Aidan O’Mahony, Kieran Donaghy, Michael Healy Rae, Daniel Bohane and David Wallace at the Unsung Hero Cycle from Ballyseedy Garden Centre on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

John Brosnan, Aidan Scanlon, Kerry Kennelly, Pierce Heaslip and John Galvin at the Unsung Hero Cycle from Ballyseedy Garden Centre on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

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Danny Brosnan, Dan O’Connor and Mike Brosnan at the Unsung Hero Cycle from Ballyseedy Garden Centre on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Donal Courtney, Denis O’Sullivan, Tom O’Shea, Eileen O’Shea and Annemarie Collins at the Unsung Hero Cycle from Ballyseedy Garden Centre on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

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Callum McElligott and Timmy Dowd at the Unsung Hero Cycle from Ballyseedy Garden Centre on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Denis Buckley, Thomas O’Mahony, Charles McMahon, Cathal Foley, Peter Everett and Aidan Hobbert at the Unsung Hero Cycle from Ballyseedy Garden Centre on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

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Aidan O’Mahony and Fionnbar Walsh at the Unsung Hero Cycle from Ballyseedy Garden Centre on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Terry Culloty and Ronan Arellino at the Unsung Hero Cycle from Ballyseedy Garden Centre on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

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John O’Carroll, Anne Sheehan and Joanne O’Mahony at the Unsung Hero Cycle from Ballyseedy Garden Centre on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Padraig O’Connor and Sean Cooke at the Unsung Hero Cycle from Ballyseedy Garden Centre on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

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Fionnbar Walsh, Kieran Donaghy, Jimmy Deenihan, John O’Keeffe, Aidan O’Mahony and David Wallace at the Unsung Hero Cycle from Ballyseedy Garden Centre on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Maria and Aoife Tobin at the Unsung Hero Cycle from Ballyseedy Garden Centre on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Denis O’Leary, Noríde O’Leary, Angela Browne and Joe Browne at the Unsung Hero Cycle from Ballyseedy Garden Centre on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

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Taking off on the Unsung Hero Cycle from Ballyseedy Garden Centre on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Taking off on the Unsung Hero Cycle from Ballyseedy Garden Centre on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Taking off on the Unsung Hero Cycle from Ballyseedy Garden Centre on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Taking off on the Unsung Hero Cycle from Ballyseedy Garden Centre on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Taking off on the Unsung Hero Cycle from Ballyseedy Garden Centre on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Taking off on the Unsung Hero Cycle from Ballyseedy Garden Centre on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Taking off on the Unsung Hero Cycle from Ballyseedy Garden Centre on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Taking off on the Unsung Hero Cycle from Ballyseedy Garden Centre on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Taking off on the Unsung Hero Cycle from Ballyseedy Garden Centre on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Taking off on the Unsung Hero Cycle from Ballyseedy Garden Centre on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Taking off on the Unsung Hero Cycle from Ballyseedy Garden Centre on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

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