NEW: Cycling legend launches 25th annual Tour de Munster charity cycle

As participants gear up for the 25th annual Tour de Munster charity cycle, cycling legend Seán Kelly officially launched this year’s Tour at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Limerick on Tuesday, June 17.

The silver anniversary edition of Tour de Munster will take to the road from Thursday, August 7 to Sunday, August 10 and will see amateur cyclists tackle a 600km route through all six counties of Munster to raise vital funds for the Munster branches of Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI).

This year's Tour marks a significant occasion as the renowned charity cycle will be on the road for 25 years.

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Since its inception in 2001, the Tour de Munster has raised over €5 million for the Munster branches of DSI and has made real and lasting change for children and adults with Down syndrome across the region.

Funds raised from this year’s Tour will support the essential services provided by DSI’s Munster branches.

These include Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, employment support, and other practical resources that

help improve the quality of life for people with Down syndrome and their families.

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