Ring of Kerry cycle raises €580k

A COMBINATION of pedal power and sheer grit from nearly 6,000 charity fundraisers has helped to raise a huge sum of money for worthy causes.

The annual Ring of Kerry cycle, which took place in July, generated a record €580,374 through sponsorship, making it one of the biggest and most successful events of its kind in the country.

The funding was divided between seven Kerry charities who were presented with cheques at a gala celebration in Killarney on Friday night.