Cycle4Axel
Take to two wheels in honour of Anthony Foley and help make a difference. This special charity cycle invites riders of all levels to come together, celebrate Anthony’s legacy, and raise vital funds for causes close to his heart. Every kilometre counts – not just in memory of Axel, but in support of health, wellbeing, and the charities that provide care and hope for so many.
Join the 8 Week Move for Axel https://www.idonate.ie/event/moveforaxel26 and or
Cycle for Axel fundraiser this autumn https://www.idonate.ie/event/cycleforaxel26
1. THOMOND PARK – 50KM
Killaloe > Thomond Park > Killaloe
Approx. 2.5 hours cycling
2. LOUGH DERG LOOP – 120KM
Complete the full Lough Derg Circuit
Approx. 6 hours cycling
3. CORK – 270KM
Killaloe > Virgin Media Park, Cork > Killaloe
Approx. 13.5 hours cycling
4. DUBLIN – 380KM
Killaloe > Aviva Stadium, Dublin > Killaloe
Approx. 13.5 hours cycling
Don’t worry about completing it in one go – these are cumulative 8-week targets.
Cycle4Axel
🧡 UPCOMING EVENT
MOVE4AXEL 2026
8-WEEK CHALLENGE
8 WEEKS. 10 YEARS. ONE COMMUNITY MOVING TOGETHER.
From Monday 5 October to Monday 30 November 2026, join us for eight weeks of virtual movement in memory of Axel. Move for Axel is an 8-week movement challenge inspired by Anthony “Axel” Foley’s iconic No. 8 jersey.
Choose the level that feels right for you. You can walk, run, cycle, swim, hike, do Pilates, yoga, gym work or any other form of purposeful movement.
Walk. Hike. Jog. Run. Wheel. Cycle. Move.
1. #8 KICKSTART – 16 HOURS
2 hours per week
About 15-20 minutes a day
Perfect for beginners, families, casual walkers or anyone getting back into movement.
2. RED ARMY DRIVE – 32 HOURS
4 hours per week
About 30 minutes a day
For regular walkers, gym-goers, commuters and recreational runners.
3. 8-WEEK ENDURANCE – 56 HOURS
7 hours per week
1 hour a day
For dedicated runners, cyclists, swimmers and regular movers.
4. AXEL’S #88 LEGEND – 88 HOURS
11 hours per week
About 1.5 hour a day
For high-volume endurance athletes, cyclists, runners, triathletes and multi-sport movers.
Every hour counts. Every movement matters. Every person is part of the team.
HOW IT WORKS
- Donate from just €5
- Join the Move4Axel virtual challenge
- Connect your activity through Strava
- Move your way for eight weeks
- Encourage your friends, family and colleagues to join you
You can do a little or a lot.
The goal isn’t perfection.
The goal is movement.
Get Involved, Make an Impact
There are many ways you can show your support for Orla’s Wild Ways.
Whether you donate, enter our raffle, join us at Soldier Field, or become a sponsor, every action helps raise vital funds and honours Anthony Foley’s legacy.
Make a direct difference by donating to Orla’s Wild Ways Charity.
Join us as a valued partner and help create lasting impact in Anthony’s name.
Why We Ride, Why We Care
Orla’s Wild Ways is a heart-led charity founded by Orla Foley, in memory of her beloved brother Anthony Foley, former Munster and Ireland rugby player who died suddenly In October 2016.
In the wake of Anthony’s passing, Orla turned to movement, nature and creativity as ways to process grief and reconnect with joy. These experiences became the foundation for Orla’s Wild Ways – a personal mission that now raises funds and awareness for CRY, the Irish Rugby Charitable Trust, and the Mid-Western Cancer Foundation.
Guided by Orla’s compassionate spirit, the charity continues to grow, reaching people across Ireland and beyond. We’re now ready to take Orla’s Wild Ways to the next level – and we’re inviting kind-hearted individuals and organisations to walk beside us as supporters and sponsors.
Our Story So Far…
Over the past few years, Orla, her family and friends have taken on extraordinary personal challenges to raise funds, awareness, and hope.
These projects have received national and local TV, radio, and newspaper coverage, helping to share Orla’s message far and wide.
Orla’s solo cycling adventures include cycling the Wild Atlantic Way (3,000km) in 2021, she also cycled from Roscoff to Pisa, the Camino’s Route del Norte, and most recently Pisa via Rome to south of Naples, Sante Maria De Castlebate.
Rosie Foley, Orla’s sister, completed the Triple Crown of Swimming – English Channel, Catalina Channel & Hudson River – and in 2024, swam Alcatraz and the Golden Gate.
A beautifully moving tribute song called ‘Alone You Stand’ was written by Barry Murphy in 2021, in memory of Anthony.
WATCH NOW.
Soldier Field – a sell-out theatre production written by Patrick McCarry, a powerful play celebrating the life, values and legacy of Anthony. Returning in October 2025, to Limerick, Dublin and Kerry.
Get more information about Orla’s Wild Ways
Follow our Story
