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Hugh and Enda O’Brien from Tralee pictured at the official launch of the 23rd annual Tour de Munster, in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI) Munster branches. Photo: Diane Cusack
CYCLING legend Sean Kelly officially launched this year’s Tour de Munster charity cycle in Cork this week.
The 2023 Tour de Munster will take to the road from Thursday, August 10th to Sunday, August 13th and will see over 100 cyclists venture 600km across the six counties of Munster — including a stop in Tralee — to raise much-needed funds for the Munster branches of Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI).
Speaking at the launch, Enda O’Brien of Down Syndrome Kerry said; “It won’t be long before the pedals are turning and we are really looking forward to welcoming Tour de Munster to Kerry once again this August. We are so grateful for the continued support our branch has received over the past 13 years from Tour de Munster. Thank you to everyone involved in this year’s tour and best of luck to the cyclists as they prepare for the starting line.”
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Since its activation, the charity cycle has raised over €4 million for its beneficiaries and this year’s endeavor aims to once again raise vital funds for DSI Munster branches who became the primary beneficiary of the Tour in 2010. Last year nearly €390,000 was presented to Munster
The 2023 Tour de Munster will mark the 18th year that cycling legend Séan Kelly has supported the Tour de Munster. At Sunday’s event Seán spoke of his commitment to the cause, “I have been lucky to meet many wonderful children and adults with Down syndrome through my involvement with Tour de Munster over the past number of years. I look forward to my 18th Tour this August and taking to the road with a great bunch of people. I am a proud supporter of DSI’s Munster branches, whose almost exclusively volunteer-run committees dedicate their time to providing members with indispensable services, facilities and social opportunities which I have witnessed through my involvement with the Tour.”
Tour de Munster 2023 will kick off from the English Market on Thursday the 10th of August, making its way through Tipperary, Waterford, Limerick, Clare and Kerry before returning to the Rebel County on Sunday the 13th.
For more information on the Tour de Munster, visit www.tourdemunster.com,
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