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Boher Community Development Association take to the roads for Cliona’s Foundation cycle in memory of Ciara McCarthy

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Boher Community Development Association take to the roads for 2026 Cliona’s Foundation cycle in memory of Ciara McCarthy. Pic via iDonate

Boher Community Development Association is set to hold their annual Boher cycle for Cliona’s Foundation on Friday, May 29, 2026, in memory of Ciara McCarthy

Boher CDA is set to hold their annual Boher cycle for Cliona's Foundation on Friday, May 29, 2026, in memory of Ciara McCarthy
Boher CDA honours Ciara’s memory through the cycle now in its 13th year and raises funds for Cliona’s Foundation, which helped the McCarthy family. Pic via iDonate

Boher Community Development Association will hold their 2026 Ciara McCarthy Memorial Cycle on Friday, May 29, as they raise funds for Cliona’s Foundation.

Ciara McCarthy sadly passed away in 2013 at the age of seven years old, Boher Community Development Association honours Ciara’s memory through the cycle now in its 13th year and raises funds for Cliona’s Foundation, which helped the McCarthy family.

Sign-in for the fundraising cycle will be from 6.15 pm, with the cycle starting at 7.15 pm. 


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The full loop is 40km, but for the less experienced, there are plenty of shortcut routes, which makes it suitable for all abilities, ages, and bikes. One of the highlights of the event is the fantastic post-cycle hospitality for all participants hosted by Boher Development Community Association

All donations are processed securely through iDonate, and speaking about the event, Cliona’s Foundation said, “Boher CDA once again host the Ciara McCarthy Memorial Cycle on Friday 29th May, and we are delighted to be the beneficiary for the 13th Year running. This is always a very special evening  & a cycle for all ages & abilities.”

Cliona’s Foundation believe no family should suffer financially while caring for their seriously sick child.

Cliona’s provides financial assistance directly to families of children with chronic illness or complex care needs across the Country. The support is to help families struggling with the significant additional non-medical costs of caring & include but is not limited to, accommodation, travel, car parking, food, childcare for siblings at home &  much more

Cliona’s is 100% reliant on fundraising & the generosity of the general public & since 2008 have supported over 1,500 families & distributed in excess of €4m

In 2024, 216 families received direct financial assistance totalling €542,500, making a significant impact  on each of them  

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