Charity cycle powers ahead with €1.5m raised

One of Ireland’s biggest fundraising events has raised more than €1.5m for local charities.

The Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle, which takes place every July, announced the figure last night at its annual dinner dance. It is the most money the event has ever raised, surpassing last year’s total of €1.2m.

More than 10,500 cyclists took part in the event this time around, up from 9,000 entrants in 2013.