2026 Ras Tailteann - Stage 1 Portlaoise to Kilmallock 20th May

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Cairde Rás Tailteann is delighted to confirm that Portlaoise will host the stage one start of the 2026 Rás Tailteann on May 20th and that Kilmallock, Co. Limerick will host the finish as Ireland’s most historic and prestigious stage race opens its 71st edition in thrilling fashion...

2026 Ras Tailteann - Start List

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139 riders from Ireland and across the world are set to roll out for the 71st edition of Rás Tailteann.

2026 Ras Tailteann - FBD Insurance Continues Support

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Cairde Rás Tailteann is delighted to confirm that FBD Insurance will return as sponsor of the stage winner jersey for Rás Tailteann 2026. This year marks the fifth consecutive year of FBD backing for this classification...

2026 Ras Tailteann - Teams from Spain's and USA Confirmed

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Natural Greatness - Rali - Alé will be coming to the Ras, they are based in Alcoy, Alicante and Cyclesport Specialized an American outfit makes its debut on Irish roads, both joining the startlist for the 2026 event....

2026 National Senior Criterium Championships in Dublin

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The streets of Dublin Docklands are set to come alive this Sunday, May 17th, as the Cycling Ireland National Senior Criterium Championships return city centre racing to the capital for the first time in 16 years. Senior Start lists here now...

2025 Shay Elliott Memorial - Closing Stages Video

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The race was won for the second time by Conn McDunphy, he jumped clear of a breakaway group with a lap to go and came home to win on his own, Jack Conroy won the group sprint to take second place with Liam Crowley taking third...

Para Cyclists Take More Medals at UCI World Cup in Italy

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The hand bikes of Allister MacSorley and Steven McGowan were on course first when racing got underway on Thursday the 7th of May. Both Development Squad athletes put in solid performances in the Individual Time Trial, with McGowan taking 19th place...

2026 Irish Cross-country Mountain Bike NPS2

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The second round of the Irish mountainbike cross-country series was held in Ballinastoe, Co. Wicklow over the weekend. Results are here now...

WEEKEND RACING RESULTS - 2nd/9th May 2026

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Plus Results from the Groucho's G.P., Reddy A+U Criterium, O'Leary Stone Kanturk 3 Day and the Carn 2 Day...

Cycling Ireland's 38th AGM Takes Place in Dublin

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The 38th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Cycling Ireland took place on Saturday, the 9th of May 2026. Once again, the AGM was hybrid with attendees attending both online and in person...