Munster 360 Ultra Endurance Cycle for the Dillon Quirke Foundation
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One of Ireland’s top young riders Conor Prendergast of Velo Revolution on his way to posting the fastest time in round 2 of the North Tipp Wheelers Time Trial series. Michael MolamphyImage 2 of 2
Tiperary senior hurling captain Ronan Maher, with teammate and Clonoulty/Rossmore clubman Robert Doyle, Tipperary senior camogie player and Clonoulty/Rossmore player Clodagh Quirke with Dan Quirke present at the launch of the Munster 360 Ultra Endurance Cycle in aid of the Dillon Quirke Foundation. PicasaThe Raparee Cycle Club are taking on an ultra endurance 360km cycle on Saturday, June 7th to raise funds and awareness in support of the Dillon Quirke Foundation.
The challenging cycle will start at the Dillon Quirke GAA grounds in Clonoulty, and travel through all six counties of Munster. The route will first take the cyclists towards Killaloe in Clare, then on through Limerick city toward Abbeyfeale into Co. Kerry. The group will then head towards Mallow in Cork, and on through Fermoy and into Ballyduff in Waterford. The group will then veer back towards Mitchelstown and on through Cashel before finishing back in Clonoulty after an incredible 360 kilometres of cycling in just one day.
Organiser Michael White created this event to support the foundation's mission to make Irish sport safer for all athletes.
"Our aim is to help the Foundation by both helping to create awareness and raise vital funds to continue the incredible work being done," he said.
Dillon Quirke was just 24 years old when he collapsed and died during a hurling match on 5th August 2022, at Semple Stadium in Thurles. Dillon died from Sudden Adult Death Syndrome, which takes the lives of two young people every week in Ireland. Dillon’s family wanted to do something to protect other young players and their families from the devastation of SADS, and so the Dillon Quirke Foundation was born. Since launching in 2024, over 10,000 young people have been screened for cardiac issues through the DQF Screening program.
Dillon's uncle Philip Fryday will lead the group throughout the day, making this a personal and meaningful challenge for all involved.
The Dillon Quirke Foundation is fighting for safer sport in Ireland. By raising awareness of SADS and the importance of regular cardiac screening, and by providing free screening to young athletes through sports clubs across the country, we can reduce preventable deaths due to SADS in Ireland together.
Help support their work by showing your generosity and donating to the Munster 360 fundraiser through the Idonate website. Experienced cyclists or clubs are welcome to join the group at various points throughout the route, please get in touch to find out more.
North Tipperary Wheelers
TT League: The second round of the North Tipperary Wheelers TT League took place last Thursday. The event starting to heat up with some very impressive times being recorded.
Round 2 Results: 1st - Conor Prendergast, Velo Revolution, 36.28; 2nd - Derek Cullen, Black House Racing, 39.01; 3rd - Jack Bickerdike, Dan Morrissey, 40.20; 4th - Niall McCarron, Tralee Manor West, 41.45; 5th - Brian Cullen, Black House Racing, 41.48; 6th - David Donovan, UDCC, 42.09; 7th - Liam Callaghan, NTW, 45.23; 8th - Ailbe Ryan, Black House Racing, 46.07; 9th - John Butler, Black House Racing, 46.40; 10th - Brian Hennessy, NTW, 1.03.18