Participants in the fundraising cycle for Saplings School, Mullingar which raised over €6,000. Next Sunday's cycle starts at the earlier time of 9am in Ballynacargy.

All-Ireland final day cycle planned for Ballynacargy

Published:

The community of Ballynacargy is gearing itself for the annual fundraising cycle event on All-Ireland football final day, next Sunday, July 28 at an earlier time of 9am.

The charity event has grown in popularity over the years and this year’s cycle is in aid of the Mullingar special care baby unit. It involves the usual 20km canal cycle, taking on a route along the Royal Canal that will bring participants back into the village of Ballynacargy. An evening of fun will follow as people gather to watch the All-Ireland football final and there will be a major raffle held for several prizes, while a cyclists' draw will also take place.

The aim is to raise as much money as possible for charity and over the years, people have been very generous. Last year there was €10,488 raised for St Brigid’s School, Mullingar, while the previous year saw €1,696 raised for the Make a Wish Foundation.

In 2019, Saplings School benefited to the tune of €6,167.50, while a LARCC fundraiser in 2018 generated €4,230. The annual cycle has been ongoing since 2015.

Sunday's cycle will start at an earlier time due to the fact that Ballynacargy are playing in the intermediate championship at 11am against Multyfarnham in Milltown.

Anyone wishing to participate or to support the event in any way can contact Gerry or Phil in The Wagon Wheel pub on 04493 73987.

Published: