Saddle up for Tour de Munster Charity Cycle

Celebrating its 19th year this August, the annual Tour de Munster charity cycle will once again take to the roads of Munster from August 8th to 11th, raising vital funds and awareness for the Munster branches of Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI) and individual beneficiaries. 

 

Details of the 2019 Tour de Munster including the 600km route were officially announced at the recent launch which took place on Thursday, June 27th at DSI Cork’s Field of Dreams. The launch was attended by DSI branch members from across Munster as well as tour sponsors, cyclists taking part in this year’s tour and special guests.  

 

On August 8th, over 120 amateur cyclists will start the 600km, four-day tour around the six counties of Munster. Funds raised from the tour contribute hugely to the Munster branches of Down Syndrome Ireland each year by providing vital services for their members. The goal of DSI is to enable children born with Down syndrome to be as independent as possible, and through the great work of the Tour de Munster cyclists and supporters, DSI can access the funding needed to help more young people with Down Syndrome develop and flourish in practical ways. 

 

A long standing supporter of the Tour de Munster charity cycle is cycling legend Seán Kelly who will once again show his support by joining the tour from August 8th to 11th across Munster. Seán Kelly said: “I always look forward to the Tour de Munster every August, it’s a fantastic event for such a vital cause. Each year, I meet so many great and admirable people participating in the tour, many who have a child or family member with Down syndrome. It has given me the opportunity to hear first-hand why the services provided by the DSI Munster branches are so important and I’m delighted to support the tour in every way I can.” 
 

For further information on Down Syndrome Ireland see www.downsyndrome.ie.