PICTURES: Thousands raised for Cliona’s in memory of Limerick girl

THE GOOD people of Boher and surrounding parishes are closing in on raising €50,000 for Cliona’s Foundation.

Over 170 men, women and children took part in the annual charity cycle in memory of Ciara McCarthy. The brave seven-year-old passed away in 2013 after a long illness bravely borne.

The event started that year to keep Ciara’s memory alive and fundraise for Cliona’s Foundation who supported the McCarthy family and help countless others. The cycle had to be cancelled in 2020 due to Covid, but a virtual version took place in 2021 and it has been back to normal since 2022.

The 40km event, organised by Boher Community Development Association, took in the highways and byways of Murroe, Boher and Cappamore. There were a few shortcuts for those not used to being in the saddle!

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One and all returned to Boher Community Centre, where the wonderful ladies committee served hot tea and coffee and homemade cakes.  Over €6,000 was donated by the cyclists and others. This brings the grand total raised in memory of the beloved daughter of James and Aoife McCarthy and brother of Thomas to over €43,000. 

Mary Finucane, of Boher Community Development Association, wished to pay a sincere thank  you to all who took part in the cycle and made contributions, the marshals, stewards, Red Cross, community gardai, Johnny Skehan, Herbie Power and the ladies committee for providing refreshments after the event.

Thoughts are already turning to 2025 and closing in on the fantastic sum of €50,000 for Cliona’s Foundation.

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