Carrigaline Lions Club

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Carrigaline & District Lions Club Annual Cycle Classic was co-launched recently by former professional cyclist Sean Kelly and broadcast personality and rugby pundit George Hook along with Mr. John Doran, President of Carrigaline and District Lions Club. The cyclling classic is celebrating its 20th year this year and from humble beginnings, it has grown into a huge charity event. In the first year, 1991, 18 cyclists took part and raised €2,500. It has grown steadily year by year and last year 200 cyclists took part and in total over €550,000 has been raised for local charities over the years.

This year’s cycle takes place on Saturday 8th October and is sponsored by Mr. John O’Connor of Victoria Cross Cycles. The route this year will be from Carrigaline to Bantry and organisers are hoping that it will be bigger and better than ever. All cyclists must make a contribution of at least €300 and this includes dinner and overnight accomodation in the Maritime Hotel. Participants have a choice of cycling the entire 95km route or may also opt to cycle 65km or 35km. Transport will be provided to ferry participants to the appropriate start locations. All cyclists will finish at the Maritime Hotel in Bantry where the cycle dinner dance will be held on Saturday night. For details, information and sponsorship cards, please contact Mark Ginn at Mark Ginn & Associates, Station Road, Carrigaline, Tel. 021 4373088. An entry form is available here.

Photographed at the press launch of the Carrigaline & District Lions Club Annual Cycle Classic which takes place on Saturday 8th October from Carrigaline to Bantry were John O’Connor of Victoria Cross Cycles (main sponsors), Mark Ginn (organiser), TV Pundit George Hook, International Cyclist Sean Kelly, James O’Sullivan (coordinator) and John Doran (club president). Photo Billy macGill

See more photos of the launch event here.

Read about the 2010 event here.