2025 Ras Tailteann - Stage 2: Charlestown to Clifden Details

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Tomorrow’s Stage 2 promises to be one of the most decisive and punishing days of the race. Starting in Charlestown, the route crosses the heart of Connacht and into the rugged roads of Connemara...

2025 Ras Tailteann - Stage 1: As it happened

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In the closing metres, it was Tim Shoreman who showed his power and positioning to perfection, storming to victory ahead of Irish sensation Niall McLoughlin and Will Tidball in a dramatic bunch sprint. Plus download full results here and Pictures...

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2025 Ras Tailteann - Stage 1: Drogheda to Boyle Details

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Drogheda will proudly host the opening stage of the 70th edition of Rás Tailteann on Wednesday, May 21st and Boyle should Host a Thrilling Finish plus the final visiting teams confirmed they are - Wheelbase/Cabtech/Castelli and Primera/TeamJobs...

2025 Ras Tailteann - New Dermot Dignam County Award

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As the 70th Rás Tailteann approaches, the organisers are proud to unveil a brand new prize that celebrates the spirit of Ireland’s storied county rivalries: the Dermot Dignam County Rider Award. To be presented for the first time on Sunday, May 25th...

2025 Ras Tailteann - Winners Jersey Sponsor Confirmed

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Bective Stud, Tea Rooms and Apartments is a name well known in equestrian and hospitality circles, offering high-quality accommodation and facilities. Bective Stud is now home to some of Ireland’s leading thoroughbred racehorses, including Better Days Ahead, winner of the Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle...

2025 RAS NA MBAN - Entries Now Open

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Entries for Rás na mBan 2025 have now opened with teams and administrative staff ramping up plans for the 19th edition of Ireland’s international stage race. For a 9th year, Rás na mBan will be based in the beautiful medieval city of Kilkenny...

2025 Ras Tailteann - Now Just Two Weeks To Start

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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...

2025 Ras Tailteann - Now Less Than Three Weeks Away

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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)...

2025 Ras Tailteann - Another Sponsor and More Teams Announced

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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...

2025 Ras Tailteann - Bib Sponsor and US Team Announced

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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...