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Registration for the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle is open and issues experienced by some cyclists when trying to sign up were quickly resolved, according to PRO Cathal Walshe.

A number of vexed would-be participants took to social media to criticise event organisers when they were unable to register, but Cathal says the situation was dealt with promptly.

“Some cards weren’t being accepted but it was rectified fairly quickly,” he confirmed. “But there’s no problem. It’s going smoothly enough now.”

“We’re hoping for a successful year,” he continued. “It’s early yet but we’d be very optimistic that this year will be as good as any other year.”

In 2018, funds raised by the popular cycle, which has raked in around €15 million for local charities since it started 35 years ago, will benefit 14 organisations instead of 10.

To register for this year’s event, visit ringofkerrycycle.ie.