Get behind Tirlán’s Cycling and Hiking Challenges

With Tour de Tirlán and the Tirlán Two Peaks Challenge around the corner, everyone can lend their support and help raise money for charity

Tour de Tirlán

Friday, September 8th

Our annual cycle challenge has been reborn as ‘Tour de Tirlán’ and has evolved into a one-day event with the addition of a 40km distance to encourage as many colleagues as possible to get on their bikes for good causes.

The backbone of this event for many years, formerly Glanbia 300, has been the long-distance cyclists who have raised nearly €335,000 for various causes since the charity cycle started in 2014. This year’s longer distances will be comprised of 130km and 200km routes starting from Abbey Quarter along with the 40km participants.

 

Tirlán’s three charity partners for Tour de Tirlán 2023 are…

  • Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation – A nationwide charity providing in-home nursing care and respite support for children up to the age of 6 with severe to profound cognitive delay.
  • Father McGrath Centre Kilkenny – A support and training facility to help children, young people and parents facing social problems in Kilkenny.
  • Amber Women’s Refuge – A long-established organisation in Kilkenny working to empower women and children of all cultures and backgrounds to live abuse-free lives.

Colleagues from across our organisation are encouraged to take up the Tour de Tirlán challenge and raise much needed funds for these worthy charities. If you’re interested in getting on board this year and would like to learn more about what the challenge entails, you can watch the information sessions below which were held recently.

Tour de Tirlán has set an ambitious target to raise €50,000 for charity this year. To help us achieve this, we’ll need as many cyclists and supporters as possible to get involved.
 
The entry fees below will cover the organising cost of the cycle, insurance, a branded cycling jersey or t-shirt, post cycle BBQ and drinks and physio / massage therapists for those weary legs!
Distance Entry fee Includes
40km €40 T-shirt
130km & 200km €50 Cycling jersey
Distance Fundraising target
40km €150
130km & 200km €300

Please click here for more information on how you can register.

Tirlán Two Peaks Challenge Thursday 6th and Friday 7th October
 

Following a break of two years, Tirlán’s Two Peaks Challenge is back in 2023!

Our charity hike will take place in the Kingdom of Kerry over two days in October and the two peaks climbed will be:

  • Carrauntoohil – 1038mts (3,407 ft) – Ireland’s highest peak
  • Mangerton – 838mts (2,749 ft) – the 19th highest peak in Ireland

Along with being lots of fun and a test of fitness, the Two Peaks Challenge will raise also funds for our charity partner, Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation.

Two Peaks Challenge details:

  • Participants will be expected to raise a minimum of €300
  • Must have a good level of fitness
  • Climbs – Day 1 Carrauntoohil, Day 2 Mangerton
  • Base – Castlerosse Hotel, Killarney (hotel costs subsidised)
  • Gala Dinner included on Saturday night
  • Transportation to and from mountains included
  • T-shirts for all participants
  • Limited number of participants

If you’re interested in getting on board this year and would like to learn more about what the challenge entails, you can watch the Two Peaks information session below which was held recently.

If you want to go up two hills for Jack and Jill, registration is now open by clicking here.