THE annual Ring of Kerry charity cycle has raised an incredible €1,890,820 for the various charities.
This is up €250,000 from last year’s figure.
“A huge thank you to all the cyclists, volunteers and sponsors for making the ROK Charity Cycle such a huge success,” read a message on the Ring of Kerry Cycle’s Facebook page.
The figure was revealed at a gala reception in the Gleneagle Hotel on Friday night where over 500 people attended.
Over 11,000 people took part in the July 4 event with the nine main organisations benefitting; Valentia Community Hospital; St Joseph’s Home, Killorglin; Enable Ireland Kerry Services, Tralee; Social Action Group, Rathmore; Console; Down Syndrome Kerry; Kerry Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre; St Francis Special School and St John of God Kerry Services and the Kerry Hospice.
Another fantastic year @RingOKerryCycle raising a staggering €1,890,820 for the charities involved – well done all! pic.twitter.com/aNNWqv2Wqk
— Jimmy Deenihan TD (@JimmyDeenihanTD) October 3, 2015
