Limerick cycling club take on mammoth challenge for local charity

A LIMERICK cycling club are taking on a mammoth challenge to raise funds for a community hospital. 

The Mass Rockers Cycle Club based in Dromcollogher/Broadford/Tullylease will complete a 800km static spin in just 24 hours on one bike. 

Funds raised from the challenge will go to the Friends of St Ita's Community Hospital in Newcastle West.

The community group was founded in 2003 to support management and staff in delivering an effective service to the community, to raise funds for the provision of services, equipment and aids for the elderly residents of the hospital.

Money raised will also go towards Bru Columbanus in Wilton, Cork

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The challenge is inspired by their clubmate Niall Flood who was involved in a serious accident while out cycling last year, where he sustained life-changing injuries.

Both charities have given support to Mr Flood and the club would like to show their appreciation.

This event will take place on Friday, October 20 at 5pm in Broadford Enterprise Centre.

Donations can be made by searching for Friends of St Ita's and Bru Columbanus on GoFundMe.