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 €20.9 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 seven 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 2026

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.

Cycle Against Suicide is an awareness charity (CHY 20687) that makes a valuable contribution to the public education of mental health by changing the narrative surrounding suicide. When an individual is vulnerable enough to consider taking their own life, silence is read as indifference. With hundreds of people dying by suicide in Ireland each year and research indicating that thousands more contemplate it, we all have a role to play to collectively address the challenges that suicide presents. In a bid to save more lives, Cycle Against Suicide through its programmes, sets out to change culture and create a society that openly talks about suicide to allow people to speak up and seek help

Dillon Quirke Foundation: The Dillon Quirke Foundation work is to raise awareness of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS).

Their mission is to protect young athletes and their families from the devestation of SADS.

Because every athlete has the right to be screened.

Irish Red Cross:

There has been a Branch of the Red Cross in Tralee since 1939. Over the past 85 years we have been heavily involved with the local Community through First Aid Training, providing medical cover for many of the sporting events and caring of the elderly, especially during the recent pandemic. Our current ambulance is an 06 Ford Transit vehicle and because of its age has now reached the end of its useful life and it needs to be replaced.

Recovery Haven Kerry is a cancer support charity which offers free emotional and practical support services to cancer patients, their carers and families across Kerry, west Limerick and North Cork. We offer a safe place for cancer patients, their families, and carers to access information, emotional support, and practical help – be they those who have recently been recently diagnosed, those undergoing treatment, those dealing with a cancer diagnosis of a family member, relative or loved one; those who have been bereaved by cancer, as well as those caring for someone suffering with cancer.

Social Action Group Rathmore: The Social Action Group Rathmore CLG have just celebrated a significant milestone of 50 years since its foundation. In the last half century the organisation has made a very significant difference to the lives of many people in the large Sliabh Luachra catchment area providing vital community services. Our activities are primarily aimed at enhancing the lives of the older people and youth in our community.

Enable Ireland: For over 27 years, Enable Ireland Kerry Services has supported children, adults, and families across the county to live fuller, more independent lives. From our purpose-built children’s centre and Adult Services Hub in Tralee, we provide person-centred health, therapy, and social supports to more than 400 young people and 70 adults with disabilities living throughout Kerry.