Cyclists will honour the memory of inspirational Clonmel girl Sarah Dillon

The memory of a young Clonmel girl who passed away suddenly will be honoured on Sunday, February 26 by a group of cyclists.

The cyclists will gather to remember Sarah Dillon who passed away suddenly in April 2014 at nine years of age.

The cyclists will gather at the Meitheal 21 on the Abbey Road in Thurles.

The cycle is organised each year as a training spin for the Annual Tour de Munster cycle which is celebrating its 23rd year.

150 cyclists will complete a four day 640km tour through Munster to raise funding for the six Munster branches of Down Syndrome Ireland.

“Sarah has touched so many lives in a very special way. It was only fitting that her beautiful memory should be honoured and remembered and therefore this cycle is dedicated to Sarah’s memory. With this in mind there is an open invitation to all cycling enthusiasts to join in this cycle,” said Paul Sheridan of Tour de Munster.

Cyclists wishing to be part of the event on February 26 are asked to gather in Thurles for the start of the cycle.

Cyclists on the day will be given a choice of three routes to do - 100km, 50km and a 6km family cycle.

Those routes will cater for all cyclists and the event gets underway at 10 am.