Champion cyclist Sean Kelly leads the way for fourth annual charity cycle in Limerick

TOUR de France cyclist Sean Kelly is set to return to Limerick for an annual charity cycle in aid of Down Syndrome Limerick.

This September, the champion cyclist will return to Limerick for the fourth year of the Three Counties Cycle in aid of Down Syndrome Limerick. 

Sean Kelly has over 193 cycling career wins including four green jerseys in the Tour de France and will lead the cyclists, who depart TUS, Limerick to complete 50km or 100km on Sunday, September 15.

The event has grown in popularity over the years, with over 500 cyclists participating each year. 

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Michelle Coughlan, chairperson of Down Syndrome Limerick, said: “The Sean Kelly Three Counties Cycle is an amazing event in the cycling calendar but it is also an important fundraiser for us.  

“Last year over €110,000 was raised through this event which has a hugely positive impact on the children and adults availing of services and support at the charity.  

“Thank you to everyone for their support – the organisers, sponsors, volunteers and participants and not forgetting Sean Kelly himself!”.

The beneficiary for the event is Down Syndrome Limerick, a charity which supports children and adults with a range of services and social activities like speech and language therapy, adult education courses, employment support programmes and social activities, including cycling lessons.  

It is fast becoming a cycling event not to be missed! Sign up and get on your bikes for a great cause here.