There are two local stops this year

Cannonball was founded by Kildare businessman Alan Bannon and the benefit to the host towns nationally for this event is estimated at over €2,500,000 per year

Over 200,000 spectators are expected with free festivals organised from coast to coast.

The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation, which is based in Co Kildare, is the official charity of Cannonball this year.