Lough Derg RNLI hosts ‘Lap of the Lake’ RNLI Charity Cycle on 11 May 2024
Following the great success of the Lap the Lake RNLI charity cycles in 2022 and 2023, the Lough Derg RNLI Fundraising committee are inviting participants again this year. The cycle will take place Saturday 11 May. Cyclists who took part in the previous two years raised significant funds for the RNLI’s local lifeboat station, operated by volunteers […]
Seán Kelly launches the 22d edition of Tour de Munster
The 22nd annual edition of the Tour de Munster charity cycle was officially launched by cycling legend Seán Kelly at DSI Cork’s Field of Dreams on Sunday, 12th June. The popular Tour which takes place from August 4th to August 7th will see amateur cyclists travel 600km across the six counties of Munster in efforts […]
Lap The Lake – Lough Derg RNLI Fundraising Cycle May 8 2022
In its most major undertaking, the Lap the Lake fundraising cycle, organised by the Lough Derg RNLI Fundraising Branch, is being ‘widely supported all around the country’ says Niamh McCutcheon, Chairperson of the Lough Derg RNLI Fundraising Branch. The cycle will start and finish at the RNLI Lifeboat Station in Dromineer. The 130km route […]
Going the Distance – Tour de Munster ready to hit the road on August 5th
With the final countdown on to the 2021 Tour de Munster charity cycle in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland Munster branches, participants are adding the finishing touches to their training preparations as they gear up to tackle the 600km route across the six counties of Munster from August 5th to 8th. Celebrating its 21st year […]
Cycling to boom across Munster as commuting habits change in response to COVID-19, according to new research by One4all
55% of working adults in Munster are open to changing their commuting habits, with 57% willing to trial cycling post COVID-19 · 81% of Munster workers are still concerned about using public transport to commute to work · Nearly 9 in 10 (88%) working adults from Munster agreed that a bike is a worthwhile investment · 85% of […]
Suir Blueway Tipperary Officially Launched
Official launch of 53km of walking, cycling and watersports trails €5.6m invested in new recreational resource for tourists and local communities Tipperary County Council has officially unveiled Suir Blueway Tipperary – the culmination of nearly seven years of planning and implementation which has seen an investment of more than €5.6m to develop this tourism route […]
Disappointment at Council’s rejection of Thurles to Clonmel Greenway motions
The Tipperary Greenway Campaign Group has expressed it’s disappointment at the reaction by Tipperary County Council to motions put forward by Councillors Jim Ryan and Pat English. A statement from the campaign group said:- “Naturally, we are very disappointed by Tipperary County Council’s decision not to explore the potential of the Thurles to Clonmel […]
Employees Cycling To Work Often Left Without Shower Facilities
According to new research by One4all, bike to work schemes are proving popular with Munster companies – 29% say their employers provide such a programme. However, just 19% say that employers provide shower facilities for those who cycle or run to work. Additionally, only 30% provide a secure bike area for employees who cycle. Almost […]
2016 Tour de Munster Raises €285k For DSI
Since its inception 16 years ago, Tour de Munster has gone from strength to strength. This year alone the charity cycle has raised €285,655.37 for its beneficiary, the Munster branches of Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI). This is the 7th successive year that DSI has benefited from the popular charity cycle. This incredible sum was presented […]
Pieta 100 cycle comes to Tipperary and Offaly this Sunday
THE PIETA 100 charity cycle takes place at nine venues nationwide this Sunday, including Tipperary and Offaly. It gets underway at 9am from the County Arms Hotel in Birr, Co Offaly. Photographers and reporters are welcome to come along on Sunday morning. After a successful debut last year, the Pieta 100 has expanded from three […]
