Charity Greenway cycle in memory of a special man launched in Westport

A man who gave tirelessly for the benefit of others was remembered in Westport this week when the 2023 Annual John Tiernan Memorial Greenway Cycle in was launched.

This fun, family-friendly 50km leisure cycle will take place on Sunday, August 6, along the Great Western Greenway between Westport and Tiernaur has been held annually in aid of Mayo Cancer Support for over a decade. The event was rebranded last year in honour of its founder and coordinator – the much-loved John Tiernan – who sadly passed away in March of 2022.

John, from Doughmakone in Louisburgh was known far and wide for his generous and gregarious outlook which endeared him to so many people. He was a former vice chairperson of the board of directors of Mayo Cancer Support Association and gave tirelessly and generously of his time for the good of others.
A cancer survivor himself, John possessed a wonderfully positive outlook on life and was committed to helping others affected by the illness. The extent of his dedication is reflected in his decision to establish the Annual Greenway Cycle – a valued fundraising event that he coordinated every year for over a decade in aid of Mayo Cancer Support.
The 2023 cycle will take place on Sunday, August 6. Registration costs €20 per person and will take place from 9am at Westport Leisure Centre on the day, with cyclists departing from 10am.
Refreshments will be served along the way at Nevin’s of Tiernaur.
A page has been created for the event on the iDonate fundraising platform for participants who may wish to seek sponsorship or anyone who is unable to take part but would like to support the event with a donation.
It can be accessed via the link: https://www.idonate.ie/event/2023johntiernanmemorialgreenwaycycle