Tour de Munster to spin across Clare for Down Syndrome Ireland
Tour de Munster 2024 marks 24th year of charity cycle
The 24th Tour de Munster charity cycle is right around the corner and excitement is building as over 100 amateur cyclists are adding the finishing touches to their training preparations for this years tour.
They are gearing up to tackle an epic 600km of Munster's challenging roads across the six counties from August 8th to 11th.
The Tour aims to raise vital funds for the Munster branches of Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI).
Sean Kelly, cycling legend and long standing supporter of Tour de Munster will take part in the four-day expedition pedalling through Munster's cities, towns and villages in the quest to help to provide crucial support and services offered by DSI Munster branches to their members.
This year 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 DSI. The vital funds raised have a significant impact on the lives and development of children and adults with Down syndrome across the
Munster region.
Speaking ahead of this year's Tour, Maeve Crawford and Nina Carey, organising committee of Down Syndrome Clare and parents, said: “The Tour de Munster is a highlight of our calendar each year, and we eagerly anticipate cheering on the cyclists
throughout the four days.
"We are incredibly grateful for the funds raised annually through this event, which make such a massive difference for all of Down Syndrome Ireland’s Munster branches, and which allow us to continue offering essential services and support to our members."
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Although the journey is demanding, the cyclists are united by their common goal of raising essential funds and awareness for the Munster branches of Down Syndrome Ireland.
2024’s Tour will be kicking off from The English Market on Grand Parade in Cork City on Thursday, August 8.
The Killaloe-Tralee leg of the tour will take cyclists from Killaloe, via Tuamgraney, Ennis and Kildysart, to Killimer on Friday, August 9.
The tour is set to finish back in Cork city via the demanding but iconic heights of St. Patrick’s Hill on Sunday, August 11.
To donate to this year’s Tour de Munster, visit www.idonate.ie/event/tdm24 .
For more information on the Tour de Munster visit www.tourdemunster.com, or for further information on Down Syndrome Ireland see www.downsyndrome.ie.
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