.Taking off in the Ardfert Harvest Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE weather wasn’t ideal but that didn’t put off over 85 hardy souls for the fourth annual Ardfert Harvest Cycle.
Held to raise funds for Ardfert NS, the leisure cycle had two routes, 32km and 70km, providing a challenge for both the novice and experienced cyclist.
The rain threatened all morning and there was a few showers, but all enjoyed the cycle and there was a BBQ, raffle and music with all proceeds going to the Ardfert school hall building fund.
Principal Betty Stack said she was delighted with how the cycle went and the atmosphere that was created around the village and is already looking forward to the 5th instalment of the event.
A kids fun cycle was also held on Sunday morning, so it really was a weekend of activity and fun for all the family. Scroll down for photos…
Jack Bodenham and Dylan O’Sullivan before the Ardfert Harvest Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Sheila Kelly and Morna O’Halloran before the Ardfert Harvest Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanEdward Mahony, Fiona O’Connor, Tom Gentleman and Johnny O’Sullivan before the Ardfert Harvest Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Deborah O’Connor and Margaret Silles before the Ardfert Harvest Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanTed and Daniel Burke before the Ardfert Harvest Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Trish Murray, Catherine Wharton, Hazel Wharton, Anne Moynihan, Mags O’Connor, Margaret Gilbert and Bridget Moore before the Ardfert Harvest Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanJohn McCrohan and Daniel Murphy before the Ardfert Harvest Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Ber and Clodagh Crowley before the Ardfert Harvest Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanParticipants at the start of the Ardfert Harvest Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Taking off in the Ardfert Harvest Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanTaking off in the Ardfert Harvest Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Taking off in the Ardfert Harvest Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanTaking off in the Ardfert Harvest Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Taking off in the Ardfert Harvest Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanTaking off in the Ardfert Harvest Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Participants in last year’s Ardfert Harvest Cycle. Photo by Dermot Crean
THERE’S just days to go to the 4th annual Ardfert Harvest Cycle and organisers are hoping for another great turnout.
Held to raise funds for Ardfert NS, the leisure cycle with 2 routes, 32km and 70km, will provide a challenge for both the novice and experienced cyclist as they negotiate the countryside of north Kerry on Saturday, September 9.
There’s a new route this year and the addition of the kids fun cycle due to be held on the Sunday, so it really is a weekend of activity and fun for all the family.
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An exciting change of route is planned for this year’s cycle with both routes starting at Ardfert National School and will head past Liscahane towards Tralee, turn left onto Bracker O’ Regan Rd.
Moving towards Abbeydorney, riders will face their first test with a climb up Listellick, both routes will continue together until they reach Ballincloher Cross where the shorter route will turn off to Lerrig Cross and back to Ardfert.
The 70km route will continue on past Ballincloher Cross into Ballyduff and onto the North Road where riders will face their Alpe d’Huez up the magnificent Kerryhead, but once they reach the top, the views they will encounter on the descent into Ballyheigue will literally take their breath away.
There will be water stops along the route for cyclists to take a breather and take in the world famous views that Ardfert and its surrounding area has to offer.
Following the cycle there’ll be a BBQ, raffle and music with all proceeds going to the Ardfert school hall building fund.
Helmets are compulsory and registration fee is €25 which includes BBQ and entry into raffle. Registration fee for U16’s is €15 and they must be accompanied by an adult. The cycle is due to start at 10am.
Additional this year, a Kids Fun Cycle is organised for the following day (Sunday 10th September@12pm), where children too young to take part in the fun of the previous day have the option of a 5km/10km cycle and this promises to be a great event for kids of all ages. Registration fee for the fun cycle is €10.
Registration will take place in Ardfert National School on Friday 8th September from 6 – 8pm and on Saturday morning before the race 8.30 – 9.45am.
Registration for the Kids Fun Cycle will take place at 11 – 11.45 on Sunday 10th September
For more information and map of the routes check out Ardfert Harvest Cycle on Facebook or contact Anita on 087 3936698
.Participants at the start of last year’s Ardfert Harvest Cycle. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE 4th annual Ardfert Harvest Cycle is promises to reach even greater heights this year with a number of exciting additions.
Held to raise funds for Ardfert NS, the leisure cycle with 2 routes, 32km and 70km, will provide a challenge for both the novice and experienced cyclist as they negotiate the countryside of north Kerry on Saturday, September 9.
Principal of Ardfert NS, Betty Stack, said she was delighted that this event has become an annual one which the school is proud to be associated with and in particular this year with a new route and the addition of the kids fun cycle due to be held on the Sunday, so it really is a weekend of activity and fun for all the family.
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An exciting change of route is planned for this year’s cycle with both routes starting at Ardfert National School and will head past Liscahane towards Tralee, turn left onto Bracker O’ Regan Rd.
Moving towards Abbeydorney, riders will face their first test with a climb up Listellick, both routes will continue together until they reach Ballincloher Cross where the shorter route will turn off to Lerrig Cross and back to Ardfert.
The 70km route will continue on past Ballincloher Cross into Ballyduff and onto the North Road where riders will face their Alpe d’Huez up the magnificent Kerryhead, but once they reach the top, the views they will encounter on the descent into Ballyheigue will literally take their breath away.
There will be water stops along the route for cyclists to take a breather and take in the world famous views that Ardfert and its surrounding area has to offer.
Following the cycle there’ll be a BBQ, raffle and music with all proceeds going to the Ardfert school hall building fund.
Helmets are compulsory and registration fee is €25 which includes BBQ and entry into raffle. Registration fee for U16’s is €15 and they must be accompanied by an adult. The cycle is due to start at 10am.
Additional this year, a Kids Fun Cycle is organised for the following day (Sunday 10th September@12pm), where children too young to take part in the fun of the previous day have the option of a 5km/10km cycle and this promises to be a great event for kids of all ages. Registration fee for the fun cycle is €10.
Registration will take place in Ardfert National School on Friday 8th September from 6 – 8pm and on Saturday morning before the race 8.30 – 9.45am.
Registration for the Kids Fun Cycle will take place at 11 – 11.45 on Sunday 10th September
For more information and map of the routes check out Ardfert Harvest Cycle on Facebook or contact Anita on 087 3936698
.Thumbs-up on the road in the Ardfert Harvest Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
AFTER the dreadful weather on Friday, the weather cleared up well for the 188 participants in the Ardfert Harvest Cycle on Saturday morning.
The yard at Ardfert National School was buzzing with people as Big Jim got them warmed up belting out tunes from his soundsystem.
There was coffee, tea barm brack and cakes for the participants to fuel up on before they left on their routes – a choice of 40k or 80k – taking in the sights of the area from Abbeydorney, Ballyduff, Ballyheigue, Banna, Churchill and back to the school where there were more refreshments laid on.
A great day out and all proceeds raised on the day went to the school. Scroll down for photos…
John Keohane, Helen Sweeney, Paudie Dineen, Gerry Carmody, Ann Meehan, Mary Fealy, Marie O’Connell, Maria Conway, Loretta O’Connor and Liam Gowan taking part in the Ardfert Harvest Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.
Mikki James and Timothy Clifford taking part in the Ardfert Harvest Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanDaniel Burke, Catherine Burke, Kirsty Nowak and Pauline Joseph taking part in the Ardfert Harvest Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Margaret McGinley, Joe Sheehy and Avril Hewitt taking part in the Ardfert Harvest Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanRobbie Scott and David Fitzgerald taking part in the Ardfert Harvest Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Tracy Smith, Orla Brosnan and Mags O’Connor taking part in the Ardfert Harvest Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanBridget Moore and Kevin Williams taking part in the Ardfert Harvest Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Ella and Audrey Fortune, PJ Corridon and Keelan Best taking part in the Ardfert Harvest Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanMaeve Ryan, Mags O’Connor, Sinead Kelleher and Kathleen Reidy taking part in the Ardfert Harvest Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanFiona O’Connor, Tracy Smith, Emma Cunnane taking part in the Ardfert Harvest Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.John and Kit Moran, Ursula McCarthy and David Moore taking part in the Ardfert Harvest Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanTim Harrahan, Maura Fitzmaurice and Jim Quinlan taking part in the Ardfert Harvest Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanDeclan Sheehan and Callum McElligott taking part in the Ardfert Harvest Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanKatie and Mark Godley taking part in the Ardfert Harvest Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanPauline Joseph, Kirsty Nowak, Triona McCorry, Frances Clifford and Tina Curtin taking part in the Ardfert Harvest Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanTommy Sheehy and Martin Deady taking part in the Ardfert Harvest Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanSuzanne Ni Loingsigh, Ina McGrath, Morna O’Halloran and Niall O Loingsigh taking part in the Ardfert Harvest Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanParticipants at the start of the Ardfert Harvest Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanSetting off in the Ardfert Harvest Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanAn enthusiastic start to the Ardfert Harvest Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanAt the start of the Ardfert Harvest Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanSetting off on the Ardfert Harvest Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanThese participants were hoping for a bit of sun in the Ardfert Harvest Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanAnd they’re off in the Ardfert Harvest Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanThumbs-up from this man taking part in the Ardfert Harvest Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanBeginning the route in the Ardfert Harvest Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanTaking to the road in the Ardfert Harvest Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanDelighted to be off on the Ardfert Harvest Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanA young cyclist taking part in the Ardfert Harvest Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Cyclists taking part in the Ardfert Harvest Cycle last year. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
CYCLISTS are being invited to Ardfert next month, to take part in a great cycle in aid of the local national school.
The annual Ardfert Harvest Cycle takes place on Saturday, September 10, and it looks like a great day is planned.
There is a choice of a 75km or 40km route for participants who pay the €20 registration (€15 for children).
Riders set off from the schoolyard at 10am where there is sure to be a great atmosphere created by ‘Big Jim’. There will be fresh scones and refreshments served before the event and a BBQ with great music is planned for the schoolyard on their return.
Registration takes place on Friday, September 9 from 6pm to 8pm and on Saturday, September 1o from 8.30am to 9.45am. The registration fee covers the BBQ and refreshments.
At the Ardfert Harvest Cycle were, from left: Audrey Fortune, Liz McCarthy, Cecilia Lawlor. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
THE chance of rain didn’t put off well over 100 brave souls who took part in the second annual Ardfert Harvest Cycle on Saturday morning.
In fact, they were rewarded with their dedication with better weather than expected gracing the 75k and 45k routes around North Kerry.
The cycle set off from Ardfert National School, where past pupil and TV3 reporter, Sinead Kissane, led the cyclists as they left the school. The event, which included a barbecue and music from DJ Big Jim, took place to raise funds for Ardfert National School.
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The two routes began from Ardfert National School, heading to Abbeydorney through, Ballinclogher Cross.
It was there where the 40k route headed for Lerrig and on to Banna. The 75k route went for Ballyduff and around Kerry Head, to Banna, out to Barrow, then back to Ardfert National School.
A fantastic day for a great school.
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At the Ardfert Harvest Cycle were, from left: Evie McAuliffe, Caroline McAuliffe, Peggy O’Sullivan and TV3 sports presenter and Ardfert native Sinead Kissane. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Ardfert Harvest Cycle were, from left: Fergus McLysaght, Dan McCarthy, Bridget Moore and Leanne McCarthy. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Ardfert Harvest Cycle were, from left: Sheila and John Kerleey. Photo by Gavin O’ConnorAt the Ardfert Harvest Cycle were, from left: Sinead Stack, Brendan O’Sullivan and Lisa Harkin. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Ardfert Harvest Cycle were, from left: Amy, Gabriel, Claire and Sean Finn. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Ardfert Harvest Cycle were, from left: Faith, Lee and Eoin Hilliard. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Ardfert Harvest Cycle were, from left: Dylan O’Sullivan and Cian O’Shea. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Ardfert Harvest Cycle were, from left: Joe Sheehy, Tom Gentleman, Tim Houlihan and Aidan Hobbert. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Ardfert Harvest Cycle were, from left: Thomas Mulvihill and Robbie Larkin. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Ardfert Harvest Cycle were, from left: Ethan Fitzgerald, Jamie O’Shea and Alex McGrath. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Ardfert Harvest Cycle were, from left: Margaret Silles, Paula Casey, Catherine Wharton and Leonie Smith. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.Cyclists taking part in the Ardfert Harvest Cycle. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.Cyclists taking part in the Ardfert Harvest Cycle. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.Cyclists taking part in the Ardfert Harvest Cycle. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.Cyclists taking part in the Ardfert Harvest Cycle. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.Cyclists taking part in the Ardfert Harvest Cycle. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.Cyclists taking part in the Ardfert Harvest Cycle. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.Cyclists taking part in the Ardfert Harvest Cycle. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.Cyclists taking part in the Ardfert Harvest Cycle. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
