Watch: Riders set off in Cork for 21st Tour de Munster

The tour aims to raise money for the Munster branches of Down Syndrome Ireland. Since the first tour in 2001, €3.4m has been raised for the beneficiaries of the race

Race organiser Paul Sheridan, cycling legend Sean Kelly, Cllr Des Cahill, Deputising for the Lord Mayor and Barry Sheridan, CEO, Down Syndrome Ireland at the start of the Tour de Munster. Picture: Larry Cummins.

They were under starter’s orders in Cork City this morning as riders of the 21st Tour de Munster got on their bikes

The four-day charity cycle kicked off at The English Market today with around 150 riders set to take in some famed routes and villages throughout the province before finishing in Cork City on Sunday.