The Garda Commissioner, Fachtna Murphy, and the U.S. Ambassador to Ireland, Mr Dan Rooney have launched the Tour De Force 9/11 Memorial Bike Ride today 3rd of September 2010.
The Tour de Force Cycle is a group of Gardai and friends who each year cycle a selected distance to raise funds for their chosen charity. Since the initial event Tour de Force has gone from strength to strength and raised over €600,000 for various charities.
Charities involved include The Irish Heart Foundation, The Alzheimers Society of Ireland and the Irish Cancer Society.