Anna and Brian Morrissey from Tralee with their daughters Connie and Róisín joined social media sensations Tadhg and Derry Fleming to call on cyclists everywhere to get on their bikes and join them on the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle this July as part of Team Jack and Jill. Photo: Michelle Breen Crean PhotographySOCIAL media sensation Tadhg Fleming is leading the charge for Team Jack and Jill this summer as he takes on the 170km Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle on Saturday, July 4th in support of more than 500 Jack and Jill families nationwide.
Speaking at the announcement of his participation Tadhg commented; “It’s a sin a Kerry man hasn’t done the Ring of Kerry yet… but it’s about time I did it! I’m absolutely delighted to be taking it on for Jack and Jill, a charity very close to our hearts. Dad has done it a few times and told me it’s a piece of cake… so we’ll soon find out about that!”
Tadhg continued, “I’d love to see plenty of people jump on the saddle this July and join me and take in the unbelievable scenery the Kingdom has to offer – it’ll be worth the sore bottoms! I might need a push or two getting up the hills, but there’ll be plenty of craic along the way and it’s all for a brilliant cause. Every euro raised will go towards helping families who really need the support.”
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Among those who understand first-hand the importance of this support is Tralee mum Anna Walsh, whose family receives in-home nursing and respite support from Jack and Jill for her youngest daughter Róisín, who lives with Angelman syndrome – a rare neurogenetic condition that causes severe developmental delays, seizures, mobility issues and little-to-no speech.
Anna and her husband Brian Morrissey live just outside Tralee with their daughters Róisín and Connie. The family returned home from Australia in 2023 to be closer to family following Róisín’s diagnosis and were referred to Jack and Jill shortly afterwards.
“Jack and Jill has made such a difference to our family life,” says Anna. “The hours of in-home nursing care we receive mean I’m able to work, which is massively important for our family. It gives us breathing space, practical support and reassurance when things are overwhelming.”
Anna says their family already knows first-hand what an incredible event the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle is, with family members having taken part previously in support of Jack and Jill.
“We’ve had family members do the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle before and they absolutely loved it. It’s such a brilliant day out and there’s an amazing atmosphere from start to finish,” she says. “But what makes it even more special is knowing the difference the fundraising makes to families like ours. Every kilometre cycled helps provide care and support that families genuinely rely on.”
This year, Tadhg is encouraging cyclists of all abilities to sign up and join him as part of Team Jack and Jill. The hugely popular Kerry content creator, known for his humour and community spirit, will take on the full 180km challenge to help raise awareness and vital funds for the charity.
Register today to join Tadhg and Team Jack and Jill on the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle on Saturday, 4th July 2026 through the following link: https://www.ringofkerrycycle.ie/our-charities/jack-jill-foundation/
