A cheque for €40,000 was presented to charities in Kerry on behalf of the Ring of Beara Cycle that took place earlier this year.

The Ring of Beara Cycle made an annual contribution to the Irish Air Ambulance, Castletownbere Hospital, Castletownbere Day Care Centre, Kenmare Special Needs Group, Kenmare Family Resource Centre, Kenmare Palliative Care Group and St John of Gods.

Since its inception, the cycle has donated over €300,000 to local charities, and representatives of the seven charities were in attendance at Brook Lane Hotel, Kenmare to receive a percentage of the total contribution from the event.

“We are delighted to be able to again make a significant contribution to local charities on behalf of the Ring of Beara Cycle," event organiser, Oliver Kirwin, said.

"Supporting the incredible work these organisations do is an important part of holding this popular event on the Beara Peninsula, and to give back to the local community after the incredible support we receive from them every year. We are grateful to our chosen charities for joining us. It’s great for participants to see how they helped local charities by completing the cycle.”

Excitement is building for The Ring of Beara Cycle 2023, one of the most popular cycling events in the country. Participants have a choice of 110km or 140km routes that see them take on the challenges of the rugged and mountainous Beara Peninsula, as well as the picturesque towns of Ardgroom, Allihies, Eyeries, Castletownbere, Adrigole and Glengarriff. Registration for the Ring of Beara Cycle 2023 will open later this month.