June 2000

CREDA ALL IRELAND CHAMPIONSHIP IN CORK: (Ciaran McKenna ICF PR) David McCann Phoenix CC was the winner of the National Road race Championships in Blackpool Cork today. McCann was part of a 12 man break that went clear on the first of five 20 mile laps. The break hovered around 1'30" for the next two laps with Professional Ciaran Power and last year winner Tommy Evans doing most of the chasing. The leading group stayed together until it hit the Mallow road at the end of the 3rd lap when Mark Scanlon split the group with McCann, Eugene Moriarty, Brian Kenneally, David O'Loughlin and Michael McNena forging ahead for the ultimate showdown with the possibility of an Olympic place for the winner.  McCann attacked up the climb the second last time, which got rid of McNena. They rode together until the start of the last lap when McCann attacked again just before the climb, Kenneally rode across to McCann on the climb and the quickly put 20" into the remaining 3 of Moriarty, Scanlon and O'Loughlin. With 2 miles to go and the gap up to 1min McCann jumped Kenneally which he had no answer for. It finished of a great week for McCann with a third in Mountain TT in Isle of Man and a second in the International road race on Friday. 
Results: 1 David McCann Pheonix CC 3:53'05", 2 Brian Kenneally Carrick Cidona @10", 3 Mark Scanlon Etupes CC @1'15", 4 David O'Loughlin Zalf Fior @same, 5 Eugene Moriarty Listowel CC @2'21", 6 Stephen O'Sullivan Clarke Nissan @12'13", 7 Tommy Evans Clarke Nissan @12'43", 8 Michael McNena Sintaform @same, 9 Stephen Gallagher CC Plancoet @same, 10 Colm Bracken Usher IRC @same, Team: Clarke Nissan (O'Sullivan, Evans, Sittlington)  Junior: 1 Colm Armstrong CC Rance Fremur 2:40'10", 2 Michael Dennehy Kanturk Credit Union @same, 3 Sean Lacy Tralee CC @same, 4 Stephen Adams Banbridge CC @same, 5 Conor Murphy McKenna Fireplace @same, 6 Tim Cassidy Usher IRC @same, Team : Duhallow Safari (Ahern, O'Halloran, O'Connor)

Derby Festival race, Kildare: 1, Colm Bracken (Usher IRC); 2, A. Hedderman (Cidona Carick); 3, D. McVeigh, (Cahills Naas); 4, S. Bracken (Usher IRC); 5, M. Kiernan (Provision); 6, G. McQuaid (Emerald), 1st Senior B: Shane Connaughton (Cycleways); 1st Junior: Sean Delaney (O’Meara’s Limerick); 1st Veteran: Karl Gallagher (Garda Motorway) Pictures Posted in a couple of days

IVCA 10 MILE TT CHAMPIONSHIP: (June27) 1, Peter Schweppe (Orwell) + 3-44; 2, A. Murtagh (Obelisk) + 3-06; 3, B. Connaughton (Garda) + 2-25; 4, D. Woods (Usher IRC) + 1-54; 5, P. Fitzsimons (Navan) + 1-49; 6, K. O’Rourke (IVCA) + 1-48
Handicap: 1, Paddy Davis (Eagle) + 1-46; 2, F.Harte (McNally Swords) +1-22; 3, L. Williams (IVCA) + 1-15; 4, M. Mullen (Obelisk) + 0-54; 5, L.McKenna (IVCA) + 0-43; 6, D. Howe (Newbridge Cutlery CC) + 0-32
Fastest: 1, Dave Woods (Usher IRC) 23 mins 08 secs; 2, P. Schweppe (Orwell) 24 mins 1 sec; 3, B. Connaughton (Garda) 24 mins 19 secs; 4, B. Kennedy (McNally Swords) 24 mins 40 secs; 5, J. Hegarty (Orwell) 24 mins 49 secs; 6, A. Murtagh (Obelisk) 25 mins 12 secs

ISLE OF MAN INTERNATIONAL: 1 Julian Winn Wales, 2 David McCann Ireland, 3 Anthony Malarczyk Wales, 4 Tommy Evans Ireland, 5 David O'Loughlin Ireland, 11 Paddy Moriarty Ireland.

JUNIOR TEAM: National Junior Manager Mark Kiely has selected a national junior team for next weekends Matt Corcoran Memorial in Naas Co.Kildare.  The team is Colin Armstrong Orchard wheelers, John O Shea Cidona Carrick Whlrs, Stuart Quinn Tuam CC, Sean Lacey Tralee CC.  The above four riders will compete in the 'A' race, while the remainder of the National squad will ride the 'B' race.

HEALION WINS STEPHEN ROCHE GRAND PRIX:  See pictures here >>

ISLE OF MAN INTERNATIONAL: (Ciaran McKenna ICF PR) David McCann has put himself a little closer to Olympic Selection after today's second place in the Isle of Man International race today, he won the same race 4 years ago to be selected for the Atlanta Games in 1996. A group of 15 rider went clear on the first lap with all 4 of the Ireland team,McCann, Tommy Evans, David O'Loughlin, and Paddy Moriarty. On the last lap the group split and Moriarty was left in the second group and on the last time up snafal climb McCann and FBD Milk Ras winner Julian Winn (Wales) went clear. Both riders made several attempts to dislodge the other but in the end Winn had the better of McCann in the sprint with Evans fourth and O'Loughlin fifth, who then went to hospital after a earlier fall with a damaged wrist.  <More Reports> RESULTS: 1 Julian Winn Wales, 2 David McCann Ireland, 3 Anthony Malarczyk Wales, 4 Tommy Evans Ireland, 5 David O'Loughlin Ireland, 11 Paddy Moriarty Ireland.

Disappointment for Fox: (June 21) Irish professional cyclist Morgan Fox's chances of competing in the Olympics have been dealt a serious blow with the announcement that he will miss this weekend's crucial Creda national road race championships in Cork.  Fox, fellow professional Ciaran Power and all the other main contenders for the two Olympic places on offer were due to clash for the first time this season on Sunday, offering national team director Richie Beatty a valuable opportunity to assess who was most deserving of travelling to Sydney. 

Powers neck on the block? (By GERARD CROMWELL June 21) Picture the following scene. It's the winter of 2020, somewhere in rural Ireland. A man in his mid forties sits in front of a blazing fire. He suddenly rises from his armchair throne, turns to his three young children and announces "Right, that's enough telly for tonight, time to go to bed, you've school in the morning!" Read the Story here >>

MEATH GRAND PRIX RESULTS: Brian Kenneally (Carrick Cidona) has made himself the home favourite for next week's Creda All Ireland Championships in Cork, when he claimed the Meath Grand Prix in Navan yesterday. Kenneally was the clear winner after the 75 miles which brought around a circuit between Navan and Slane 5 times. Kenneally left his breakaway companions with 8 miles to go, to claim this important victory. He will go into next week's race to try and upstage his friend and training partner Professional Ciaran Power for the National title.  Results: 1. Brian Kenneally Carrick Cidona, 2. Eugene Moriarty Listowel CC, 3. Stephen O'Sullivan Clarke Nissan, 4. Michael McNena Sintaform Italy, 5. Adrian Hedderman Carrick Cidona, 6. Paddy Moriarty Dublin Skip, 7. Ciaran McMahon Dan Morrissey, 8. Dermot Finnegan DCM Belgium.  See Pictures Senior Race Here >> - Junior Race Here >>

The IVCA Wicklow 200 annual touring event - See pictures here >>

IRISH CRITERIUM CHAMPIONSHIPS: Midleton Cycling Club will host the 2000 All Ireland Criteriun in Midleton, Co. Cork on Sunday July 9th at 1.00pm.  The event is sponsored by Kentz Ireland Ltd. and will be run on a half mile fast circuit around the town.  Entries will be limited to the first 60 riders - get your entry in soon.  More details from: Liam Leahy 087 2380082, Ted Crowley 086 2552990 or club secretary Donal Buckley 021 4632132.

ISLE OF MAN TIME TRIAL: 1 Stuart Dangerfield England 1:26'17", 2 Chris Newton England 1:27'25", 3 David McCann Ireland 1:28'44", 7 Tommy Evans Ireland 1:31'51"
ONCHAN CUP H/CAP ISLE OF MAN: 1 Mark Baker England, 2 Tommy Evans Ireland, 3 Julian Wynn Wales, 4 Willie Curtain Kanturk Credit Union

APOLLO GRAND PRIX: 1. Keith Gallagher Orchard Whl, 2. Adam Smith Maryland Whl, 3. Chris Beatty Clarke Contracts, 4. Frans Freeman Un Att, 5. Sean McCreavey Pheonix, 6. Chris Brown Orchard Whl, Vet Jan Sweeney Newry Whl.

OLYMPIC PLACES STILL UP FOR GRABS: (By GERARD CROMWELL June 11) In the aftermath of last months FBD Milk Rás, which was won by a foreigner for the first time since 1989, there still burns the question in Irish cycling, who will be riding the Olympic Road Race in Sydney this September ?   Read the Story here >>

Pheonix Park GP (June 13) 1 Paul Healion Usher IRC, 2 Colm Bracken Usher IRC, 3 Peter Dunne Usher IRC, 4 JP Hillard Dublin Skip, 5 Paul Reid Ravens, 6 Tom Hughes Stamullen 1st Jun Niall O'Leary Usher IRC 1st Lady Lorraine Manning Usher IRC 1st Vet Seamus Kennedy Navan Avonmore.

Irish 10 Mile Time Trial Championships: (Warrenpoint, Co. Down June 10) Senior: 1 Jonathan Dempsey Clarke Contracts 21'10", 2 Brian Kenneally Carrick Cidona 21'20", 3 Shane Prendegast Usher IRC 21'26", 4 Paul Healion Usher IRC 21'27", 5 Stephen O'Sullivan Clarke Nissan 21'49", 6 Tommy Evans Clarke Nissan 22'02", Team Usher IRC (Prendergast, Healion, C.Bracken) Junior: 1 John O'Shea Carrick Cidona 22'52", 2 Turloch Deignan Four Masters 23'29", 3 Jonathan Kelly Thermo King 23'36" Woman: 1 Maria O'Reilly Bohermeen 25'08", 2 Sheila Rafferty Pheonix CC 26'20", 3 Susan O'Meara Dublin Whl 26'36"  Vets: 1 Dave Woods Usher IRC 22'07", 2 Jan Sweeney Newry Haldene 22'24", 3 Russell Moreland Northern CC 22'39".   See pictures here >>

Thomas Sheehan Mem in Carrick on Suir: 1 Brian Kennealy Carrick Cidona, 2 Paul Healion Usher IRC, 3 Adrian Hederman Carrick Cidona, 4 Colm Bracken Usher IRC, 5 Simon Kelly Thermo King, 6 Paddy Moriarty Dublin Skip 1st B Niall McCarthy St.Finbars Triton 1st Jun John O'Shea Carrick Cidona 1st Lady Lorraine Manning Usher IRC 1st Vet Sean McElroy Carrick Cidona 

KEVIN McINERNEY MEM IN DUNLAVIN - 1 Andrew Donnelon Dublin Whl, 2 David Lane UCD, 3 Sean Farrell Hillcrest, 4 Tim Cassidy Usher IRC, 5 Robert Moore Stamullen, 6 Thomas Lavery Ravens 1st Vet Seamus Kennedy Navan Avonmore 1st Jun Noel Maloney Ravens

NOEL TAGGERT MEM IN BANBRIDGE - 1 Mark Sittleton Clarke Nissan, 2 Tommy Evans Clarke Nissan, 3 Stephen O'Sullivan Clarke Nissan, 4 Jonathan Dempsey Clarke Contracts, 5 Gary Kristenson North Down, 6 Norman Campell Un Att, 1st B Conor Murphy McKenna FirePlaces 1st Vet Jan Sweeney.

DUNBOYNE 3 DAY STAGE 4 RESULTS: 1 Michael Dennehy Kanturk Credit Union 2'50'52", 2 Tosh Lavery Garda Motoworld @same, 3 Seamus Kennedy Navan Avonmore @same, 4 Thomas Lavery Ravens @same, 5 Dave O'Connell Usher IRC @same, 6 Tim Cassidy Usher IRC @same, OVERALL: 1 Philip Duignan Fourmasters 7:55'12", 2 John Doris Sorrento @05", 3 Michael Dennehy Kanturk Credit Union @21", 4 Paul Nolan Leinster @23"
5 Karl Brannigan Ravens @25", 6 Andrew Donnelan Leinster @27", 7 Eugene Murtagh Ravens @32", 8 Greg Connolly Dublin Skip @34".
Stage 3: 1 David Lane UCD 2:24'23", 2 Andrew Donnelon Leinster @same, 3 Seamus Kennedy Navan Avonmore @same, 4 Laurent Domoulin Kanturk Credit Union @same, 5 Greg Connelly Dublin Skip @same John Leonard Leinster @13".  Overall: 1 Philip Duignan Fourmasters 5:04'27", 2 John Doris Sorrento @05", 3 Michael Dennehy Kanturk Credit Union @21", 4 Paul Nolan Leinster @23", 5 Karl Brannigan Ravens @25", 6 Andrew Donnelon Leinster @27"  See Pictures Here >>
Stage 2: 3 mile TT, 1 Thomas Lavery Ravens 7'09.06, 2 Paul Madden Cahills Naas 7'09.08, 3 Philip Duignan Four Masters 7'12.01, 4 Jan Sweeney Newry Whl 7'12.06, 5 John Doris Sorrento 7'14.04, 6 Andrew Donnelon Leinster 7'15.07
Stage 1: 1 Michael Dennehy Kanturk Credit Union 2:32'42", 2 Philip Duignan Fourmasters @same, 3 Paul Nolan Leinster CF @01", 4 John Murphy Fermoy CC @same, 5 John O'Brien Dan Morrissey @same, 6 Karl Brannigan Ravens RC @same

SCANLON'S GOOD FORM CONTINUES:  (Shane Stokes June 3) After finishing third in the recent Fleche Charante Limosine, Mark Scanlon’s streak of good form continued in Thursday’s GP Delle Etupes race. The 1998 junior world champion sprinted home in second place, ten seconds behind his CC Etupes team mate Gael Perry. His next assignment is the Tour de Loire Atlantique from June 9th-11th after which the 19 year old will dispute the Irish national championships on the 25th.

TOUR OF SPERRINS 75 Miles Cookstown: 1 Paul Healion Usher IRC 2:33'09", 2 Mark Sittleton Clarke Nissan @52", 3 Jonathan Demsey Clarke Contr. @4'35", 4 Gary McQuaid Emerald CC @6'30", 5 Robert Curry Clarke Contr. @same, 6 Ryan Patton Clarke Contr. @6'40", 1st Jun Stephen Hannah Banbridge CC, 1 Vet Michael Gallan Omagh Whl.

IRISH TEAM NEWS - The four best-placed Irish cyclists in the recent FBD Milk Ras have been selected by national team director Richie Beatty to contest the Manx International on June 23. David McCann won the international race in 1996 and the in-form northerner will travel with similar aspirations to the event with Paddy Moriarty, David O'Loughlin and Tommy Evans. The team, with the exception of Moriarty who is limited by work commitments, will also contest the time trial on the island.