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This years presentation was held in Skibbereen Civil Defence Head Quarters where the selected charities for 2011 were presented with a cheques for over €6,000 each.
All the charities expressed their sincere gratitude for the all the hard work and dedication that went into this years and every years cycle. They also thanked the cyclist for the huge amount of sponsorship that was collected in such tough economic times.
CHARTIES 2011 Motor Neuron Association Skibbereen Day Care Dunmanway Youth Café Palliative Care Unit, Bantry Hospital
The committee of this years cycle would also like to thank all the cyclist’s and the sponsors who made this years cycle such a success.
One of the cyclist has posted footage of this years cycle.
ANNOUNCEMENT
It was also announced that this year €2500 will be set aside to send a child who has been seriously ill or injured on a holiday of their choice. This will be independently judged by the Southern Star newspaper personnel. If you know anyone who you think would be deserving of this holiday fund send your nomination to: Con Dowling, Editor, The Southern Star, Ilen Street, Skibbereen, Co.Cork.
Terms and Conditions apply and the judges decision is final.
For more information on this fund or about t his years cycle you can contact:
Garry Minihane, 086 832 8394 Or email:
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SUMMARY Over 200 cyclists, Over 50 miles, Over €28,000 raised. |
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Please ensure your bike is in good working order before the cycle….
Roycroft Cycles, Skibbereen is one of the main sponsors of the cycle and we would recommend them for a pre-cycle service.
Tel: 028 21235 |
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NEWS FLASH
This year the cycle committee have introduced a fund to send a child who was seriously ill or injured on a holiday to the value of €2,500.
See bottom of webpage on how to nominate a child. |
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Cycle committee 2011 pictured with proceeds of this years cycle. Back left: George Lane, Tony Walshe , Garry Minihane, Dick Rocroft and Jim Keane. |