The charity As Darragh Did is set to receive a huge boost after the organisers of a major fundraising event agreed to donate the proceeds of their marathon cycle.
As Darragh Did is named after Darragh McGinley, by his father Andrew, who founded the charity with the aim of supporting local community clubs, societies and projects.
Darragh died on January 24, 2020 with his brother Conor and sister Carla.
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Their dad Andrew Mc Ginley, wants to remember all three of his children by the promises he made to them.
“Darragh participated in everything locally from drama and art to hurling and soccer.
“Whatever was going on, Darragh got involved. In his memory I founded this charity to help get people involved in their local communities too….as Darragh did," Andrew said.
The 2023 Galway Cycle, hosted by Maynooth Students for Charity will be run in aid of the charity over the weekend of March 31 to April 2.
And RTE star Miriam O’Callaghan was on hand on Wednesday to formally launch the event.
She said: “The work done by this charity is very important and is a very fitting way for Andrew to remember his children."
The event will see a huge convoy of cyclists and support crew making their way from Maynooth University to Galway on the Friday, and cycling back to Maynooth on the Sunday, clocking up a distance of 200kms each way.
Mr McGinley urged any experienced cyclists who wish to take part to sign up for the event, and welcomed any donations by non-cyclists.
“The Galway Cycle by Maynooth Students for Charity is such an institution as a charity fundraiser and I’m so grateful to them for the help they will give this very special charity," he added.
For more information or to register to take part in the event, see galwaycycle.ie and asdarraghdid.ie
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