Cairde Rás Tailteann is delighted to announce the continued support of Sport Ireland, Cycling Ireland, and the Department of Sport for Rás Tailteann 2025. Funding from these key bodies has long played a vital role in the success of the event...
Luke Keaney (Orwell Wheelers Cycling Club), Tomás Ó Midheach (CEO, FBD Insurance), Jack Conroy (Bray Wheelers), Patricia O'Halloran (Head of Sales, Leinster, FBD Insurance), Colm Rigley (Cairde Rás Tailteann) and Seán Lundy (UCD Cycling Club) pictured launching FBD Insurance’s sponsorship of Rás Tailteann 2025. (Photographer: Lorraine O’Sullivan)
Some more news for the upcoming Ras Tailteann, FBD will again sponsor the stage winners jersey, and confirmation of more teams Mexico's Canel’s Java and UK's Foran CT & Team PB Performance...
Cairde Rás Tailteann is delighted to announce KOM Jersey Sponsor the Irish Independent, and two more visiting teams confirmed, Team GB (United Kingdom) and DAS Richardsons (UK Based)...
Storck-Metropol Cycling on a pre-season training camp. (Photographer: Strock-Metropol Cycling)
The event will start in the cycling stronghold of Drogheda, Co Louth on Wednesday, May 21st heading westwards to finish in Boyle, Co Roscommon. A transfer to Charlestown for the start of stage two where the riders will take on the infamous Windy Gap and Maumtrasna climbs...
Today announced Kia Ireland, who will be the official sponsor of the rider numbers and American team 'Good Guys Racing NYC' are confirmed for this year's Ras Tailteann which starts on the 21st of May...
Jake Hales (right) on the attack during Rás Tailteann 2024. (Photographer: Sean Rowe)
County prize sponsor, jersey partner & U23 jersey sponsor, first visiting teams for the 70th edition of the Rás Tailteann will take place from May 21st to May 25th...
Entries for the 2025 70th edition of Rás Tailteann are now open for Irish county and provincial teams ONLY. They will remain open from 2pm on Monday, March 10th until 5pm on Monday, March 24th Please enter as early as possible to allow for any issues/queries that may arise.
Race Director Ger Campbell said: “We are really excited to release the route for the 70th edition of Rás Tailteann. I am super proud of the event we managed to get back on the road in 2022 and have grown from strength to strength each year since...
The event will start in the cycling stronghold of Drogheda, on the 21st May, heading westwards to finish in Boyle, then a transfer to Charlestown for the start of stage 2 where the riders will take on the infamous Windy Gap and Maumtrasna climbs...
This video captures some of the stage starts, stage finishes and some interviews with various riders and hopefully captures the atmosphere that is present on the magical Ras Tailteann...