Tour De Munster To Visit Kerry Again This August

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Tour de Munster founder, Paul Sheridan, Cycling legend Sean Kelly, and CEO of Down Syndrome Ireland Barry Sheridan, pictured with Hugh, Enda and Jill O’Brien from Kerry at the official launch of the 22nd annual Tour de Munster, in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI) Munster branches.  Photo: Diane Cusack

MEMBERS of the Down Syndrome Ireland Kerry Branch joined cycling legend Seán Kelly at DSI Cork’s Field of Dreams on Sunday, for the launch of the 22nd annual edition of the Tour de Munster charity cycle.

The popular Tour which takes place from August 4th to August 7th 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 launch saw details of this year’s Tour unveiled as cyclists taking part prepare for the four day trek through the towns and villages of Munster.

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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 12 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.”

Since 2001, Tour de Munster has raised over €3.9 million for its beneficiaries, with over €3.5 million for DSI alone since it became the main beneficiary of the tour in 2010.

Last year was certainly a year to remember for Tour de Munster, as it raised its largest sum to date for the Munster branches of Down Syndrome Ireland – a staggering €522,201.

Tour de Munster was established in 2001 by Paul Sheridan, and has had a life changing impact on the lives of countless people through its fundraising efforts. Speaking at the launch Paul said, “I am delighted to see such a great turnout at today’s official launch of the 22nd Tour de Munster. What a 22 years it has been, each year we are blown away by the continued support from our cyclists, sponsors, the public and of course, the wonderful members and families of Down Syndrome Ireland.”

Seán Kelly, who this August will celebrate his 17th year supporting the charity cycle is delighted to celebrate DSI’s 13th year as the main beneficiary of the tour. Speaking at the launch, Seán said, “I am very proud to once again take to the road with Tour de Munster, supporting the fantastic work carried out by the Munster branches of Down Syndrome Ireland. Over the past 17 years, I have met so many wonderful children and adults with Down syndrome and I can see just how important the services and facilities mean to both them and their families.”

The 2022 tour de Munster will kick off from Cork City on Thursday, August 4th and continues over four days around the six counties of Munster before returning to Cork City on August 7th.

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