Ring of Kerry Charity Fund – The whole point of the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle (ROKCC) is to raise funds for Charities. To date, the ROKCC has raised in excess of €20 million euro for Charities and good causes in Ireland. You can either simply Register to Cycle in support of our Central Charity Fund, or there is also the option within this registration form to support and raise funds for one of our six Tier 2 Charities. To do this, you will need to answer “yes” to the “Do you wish to fundraise for one of our Tier 2 Charities?”. Once you select “Yes” you will be able to select your chosen Tier 2 Charity. Thank you for supporting the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle raising much needed funds for so many deserving Charities and wonderful causes in Kerry and beyond.

Tier 2 – Charities 2025

Aras Mhuire Nursing Home is a community funded care home situated in Greenville, Listowel.  Delivering care to 38 residents within the catchment area of North Kerry-West Limerick, Aras Mhuire is heavily reliant on funding through the voluntary efforts of local community and its Board of Directors who give of their time voluntarily. 

Barnardos is Ireland’s largest children’s charity which supports the most vulnerable children in society to achieve their full potential. Barnardos provides a range of targeted, practical and emotional support services through 56 centres nationwide. Because Childhood Lasts a Lifetime.

Down Syndrome Kerry’s goal is to help people with Down syndrome to make their own futures as bright and independent as possible by providing them with education, support and friendship every step of the way.

Comfort for Chemo Kerry: The goal and primary aim of Comfort for Chemo Kerry is to fundraise with to build a centre of excellence for the patients of Kerry who need Chemotherapy and Oncological treatments. We want to ensure that the very best care available is delivered in an environment that is welcoming, reassuring, comfortable and dignified.

SouthWest Counselling Centre was established in 1994 to provide affordable counselling to the people of County Kerry. SouthWest Counselling Centre offers a range of therapeutic services.

Valentia Hospital is a 24 bed facility, 20 rooms are single rooms with ensuite and integrated electric hoist. Two of the beds are paid for by the HSE and are for short stay respite residents (patients).

We are appealing for funds to be raised through the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle to enable us to get a major upgrade project over the line and ensure the building is compliant with all regulatory standards and guarantee the continuation of the hospital and service to the community for generations to come.