Pictures: Diane Cusack
The 2023 Tour de Munster charity cycle – which included Kerry on its route – has raised an impressive €417,077.72 in aid of the Munster branches of Down Syndrome Ireland.
The grand total was revealed at a cheque presentation which saw cyclists, supporters and DSI Munster branches come together to celebrate the achievements of this year’s Tour.
Celebrating 23 years since its inception, the highly regarded and indispensable charity cycle has now raised over €5 million. This is the 14th successive year that DSI has been the main beneficiary of the charity cycle, with the Tour raising €4.4 million alone for its Munster branches.
The funds raised will make a tremendous difference to the lives of people with Down syndrome in Munster, as well as their friends and families by providing vital services and facilities in each county which they so heavily rely on.
The participants, with the support of their friends, family, and dedicated volunteers along the route, covered their own expenses to ensure that all the funds raised directly benefited DSI and the individual beneficiaries.
International cycling legend Sean Kelly, a longtime supporter of Tour de Munster, once again joined the cycling group for the Tour, covering an average of 150 km per day through the picturesque towns and villages of Kerry,Cork, Waterford, Tipperary, Limerick and Clare.
Paul Sheridan, the founder of Tour de Munster, expressed his profound gratitude for the overwhelming support the tour received.
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