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Denis Cronin, Bernie Cronin, Alex O’Connor and John O’Connor from DSI Kerry branch with Paul Sheridan, founder and organiser of Tour de Munster, and cycling legend Sean Kelly, pictured at the official launch of the 24th annual Tour de Munster, in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI) Munster branches. Photo: Brian Arthur
THE 24th annual edition of the Tour de Munster charity cycle was officially launched by cycling legend Seán Kelly at Limerick’s Plassey House, on Monday.
The popular Tour which takes place from August 8th to August 11th will see amateur cyclists travel 600km across the six counties of Munster in efforts to raise vital funds for the Munster branches of Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI).
The cyclists will arrive in Tralee on Friday, August 11 during the late afternoon when they pay a visit to Down Syndrome Kerry’s centre at Balloonagh Estate.
They will overnight at The Rose Hotel before heading off on a scenic cycle to west Kerry, onto Killarney via Castlemaine and ending stage 3 in Kenmare where they will stay on Saturday night.
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The 24th Tour marks a significant occasion as the renowned charity cycle will contribute to the national charity for its 15th consecutive year. Since its inception in 2000, the Tour de Munster has raised a staggering €5 million for the Munster branches of DSI.
All of the money raised from Tour de Munster will help to provide the crucial support and services offered by DSI Munster branches to their members.
Such vital services include Speech and Language Therapy, Employment Opportunity, Occupational Therapy and other life enhancing aid to people with Down syndrome and their families.
To donate to this year’s Tour de Munster, https://www.idonate.ie/event/tdm24. For more information on the Tour de Munster visit www.tourdemunster.com, find it on Facebook, or follow the tour on Twitter @TourDeMunster.
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