4 Days in September

On the 8th of September this year and group of friends have decided to complete a cycle around Ireland in memory of the 4 crew who tragically lost their lives on the 14th of March 2017 when the Dublin based Irish Coast Guard Helicopter R116 crashed off the Mayo Coast.  The cycle has been named 4 Days in September #neverforgotten. The group of friends are all members of the emergency services who work alongside the Irish Coast Guard on a daily basis and who would have been friendly with some of the helicopter crew who lost their lives.

Each Day will have a separate significance with Day one remembering Dara Fitzpatrick, Day 2 remembering Paul Ormsby, Day 3 remembering Ciarán Smith and Day 4 in remembrance of Mark Duffy.

Each day will also have a different charity associated with it, as follows:

• Dunmore East First Responders
• Dogs for the Disabled
• Pieta House South East
• Aoibheann’s Pink Tie

Donations can be made directly to our charities by logging onto www.idonate.ie/4daysinseptember

It is planned that a group of cyclists, supported by 10 crew will cycle approximately 800 kilometres in 4 days in aid of 4 charities. You can now register for the full 4 days or if you prefer, you can join us for a day or part of a day as we travel around Ireland. The average speed in expected to be 26kmh. As a cyclist, you must register to participate in the event and you will be responsible for your own accommodation during the event. Please make sure you and your bicycle are capable of completing your chosen day's cycle.

The cycle itself will leave Waterford Airport on the 8th of September and the cyclists will cycle to Dublin Airport, Sligo Airport and Shannon Airport arriving back in Waterford on the 11th of September. The 11th of September is an important day in Waterford City because the Holy Family Church hosts the 9/11 mass in memory of Twin Towers terror attack.

After completing your registration, more details will be sent via email closer to the event date.