Eight-day charity cycle in aid of Irish Cancer Society to conclude in Dunfanaghy

An eight-day charity cycle will begin later this month in Cork and conclude in Dunfanaghy in October.

From Monday, September 30, Original Irish Hotels team members, guests and local suppliers will embark on the cycle starting at Casey’s of Baltimore in Cork and finishing on Monday, October 7, at Arnold’s in Dunfanaghy.

The 800+ km cycle challenge will mark the 10-year anniversary of the Wild Atlantic Way, celebrating the impact the route has had on local communities over the last decade with a goal to raise €50,000 for The Irish Cancer Society.

Across the 800km relay style cycle team members will visit a variety of the beautiful Original Irish Hotels along the spectacular and rugged Wild Atlantic Way route, with participants from each hotel taking part at various stages along the cycle.

The teams are made up of hotel proprietors, hotel staff, guests, suppliers, and many local heroes with a combination of experienced and leisure cyclists. There will be a total of 8 days of cycling (roughly 100km per day) visiting 24 hotels including Randles Hotel in Killarney, Parknasilla Resort and Spa, Sneem, Fitzgerald Woodlands Hotel in Adare, Lough Inagh Lodge Connemara and Mill Park Hotel, Donegal to name a few. All donations will help the hotel teams make this event an important contributor to the local communities along the Wild Atlantic Way through The Irish Cancer Society.

Stephen Belton, Chairperson at Original Irish Hotels commented: “When thinking about creating the challenge, we wanted to ensure whatever we did, not only brought our Original Irish Hotels friends and family together but also made a difference to our local communities. The Irish Cancer Society was the right charity to partner with as everyone in our community and throughout Ireland has been touched by cancer in some way.”

Gráinne Seoige said: “I am delighted to support this great cycle organised by Original Irish Hotels along the Wild Atlantic Way with the important aim of raising funds for the Irish Cancer Society. As a proud Galway woman, I want to wish a happy birthday to the Wild Atlantic Way. I also want to commend the hoteliers and their teams for this initiative, I know how important these individual hotels are to their local communities, and they deserve support to reach their fundraising goal. To all participants, let me say, go n-éirí an t-ádh leat!”

Original Irish Hotels will support with The Irish Cancer Society as their chosen charity for the challenge. These hotels are at the heart of their communities and The Irish Cancer Society provides invaluable services to their communities, including support for patients, funding cancer research projects and providing care to many all-around Ireland.

Original Irish Hotels offer a collection of distinctive, owner-operated hotels situated in Ireland's most stunning locations. Stepping into an Original Irish Hotel is stepping into a world of genuine Irish hospitality with Ireland's leading group of independent hotels. The 50 Original Irish Hotels are spread across all of Ireland in beautiful locations such as the Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland’s Ancient East, the Causeway Coast, Dublin, and the cherished heartland of the midlands and lakelands. Original Irish Hotels take pride in providing guests with a unique and personal experiences. The collection includes a variety of traditional and boutique hotels, castles, manor houses, and country homes, all managed by locals, guaranteeing a genuine Irish welcome every time.

Donations for the cycle can be made up until Monday, October 7, here. Every contribution will help Original Irish Hotels to reach their goal of a €50,000 donation to The Irish Cancer Society.