29-07-2025
Cycling Gardai who've raised over €1m for Irish charities back on the saddle with 500km Spanish trek for guide dog funds
COPS who have raised well over €1million for Irish charities are set for their latest ride on the saddle.
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Cops who have raised well over €1million for Irish charities are set to hit the road again
Credit: Marie Keating Foundation
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The 500km journey will take cyclists from the Pyrenees to Barcelona
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The expedition is expected to take days.
Their launch took place today at the Spanish Ambassador's Residence, in Ballsbridge in south
The Garda Tour de Force was established in 1991 and has raised funds for multiple Irish
This year's funds will be donated to Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind.
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Retired top investigator Adrian Whitelaw hailed the ongoing support from its sponsors including the Irish Sun, Quanta Capital, Fleet Plan, Copper Face Jacks and FBD Insurance.
Blooms Hotel, Oliver St John Gogarty, the Fitzwilliam Hotel, Euro Cycles, and Irish Independent Newspapers also sponsor the event.
The former Detective Sergeant said: 'On behalf of everyone involved, I would like to thank all sponsors for their generous support in backing the Garda Tour De Force team year after year."
The cycle takes place annually, with funds donated to a different cause each year.
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Last year, cycling Gardai
The cyclists took on a 500km trek from popular Spanish hotspot Seville to party town Malaga in September 2024.
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And the 24-strong group were again joined by their Spanish colleagues on the journey.
Commenting on the good cause, Assistant Commissioner Paul Cleary said: "The Garda Tour de Force has done excellent work over the years in raising much-needed funds for very worthy causes.
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"Serving and retired Garda members are to be commended for their continuous charitable efforts."
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The Garda Tour de Force was established in 1991 and has raised funds for multiple Irish charities
Credit: Marie Keating Foundation
