2026 National Senior Criterium Championships in Dublin

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. A total of 48 riders will line out for the Open National Championship, alongside 25 riders in the Women’s Championship, on a fast and technical 1km circuit centred around Sir John Rogerson’s Quay and Grand Canal Dock.

Once a regular feature of Dublin life through events such as the Kellogg’s City Centre Criterium and Nissan International Cycling Classic, city centre racing has become increasingly rare over the last two decades. The Docklands itself last hosted a race start in 2008, when the Tour of Ireland welcomed the likes of Mark Cavendish, Alexander Kristoff and Bernhard Eisel to Dublin’s roads. More recently, the Giro d’Italia passed within metres of this year’s circuit during the 2014 Grand Partenza.

The women’s race features one of the strongest domestic fields assembled in recent years. Reigning champion Aine Doherty returns in the colours of Dan Morrissey Cycling Team aiming to become only the second rider to successfully defend the women’s criterium title since the championship was introduced in 2017. Also taking to the start line are Olympian Annalise Murphy, Paralympian Linda Kelly and a host of Ireland’s top domestic riders.

The Open Championship is equally stacked, with Conn McDunphy returning from racing in the USA fresh off victory in the Shay Elliott Memorial Race at the weekend. Former National Criterium Champion Conor Murnane also returns to racing for the Dublin fixture, while John Buller will be looking to reclaim the jersey he previously won in 2022 and 2023.

Similarly, five teams are eligible for the coveted Open team classification. The current Open National Road Race Team Champions UCD Cycling Club arrive as strong contenders, while the youthful Velo Performance Cycling Team squad come into the race fresh from stage success at Rás Mumhan. Local favourites Orwell Wheelers Cycling Club will also look to make their mark on home roads.

The team competition adds a significant tactical element to the race. On the short, high speed circuit, riders who lose significant ground may be withdrawn by commissaires before the final 10 minutes or laps, making them ineligible to count towards the team standings. Teams must therefore balance aggression with ensuring three riders remain in contention deep into the race.

Alongside the elite racing, the day features a full programme of youth support races as part of the Dublin Bay Cycling Grand Prix, together with a major event village in Grand Canal Square. Activities throughout the day include bike polo demonstrations, flatland BMX displays, roller racing, BMX skills sessions, bike demos and family friendly activities. Exhibitors include Specialized, Decathlon, Scott Sports, Brompton Bicycle, Quoc and many more.

Racing begins from 10:20, with the Women’s National Championship to start at approximately 13:00 and the Open Championship scheduled for 16:20

PROVISIONAL START LISTS

SENIOR MEN
1 Jason Kenny UCD Cycling Club
2 Eoin Kelly UCD Cycling Club
3 Ruairi Byrne UCD Cycling Club
4 Sean Lundy UCD Cycling Club
5 Hugh Butler UCD Cycling Club
6 Conor Murnane UCD Cycling Club
7 Sean Landers Orwell Wheelers Cycling Club
8 Evan Keane Orwell Wheelers Cycling Club
9 Padraig Moran Orwell Wheelers Cycling Club
10 David Greene Orwell Wheelers Cycling Club
11 Sean O'Kane Orwell Wheelers Cycling Club
12 Benjamin Bergin Lucan Cycling Road Club
13 James Delaney Lucan Cycling Road Club
14 David Harrington Lucan Cycling Road Club
15 Harry Parnell Lucan Cycling Road Club
16 Mark McGarry Dan Morrissey Pissei Cycling Team
17 Daniel McGuinness Dan Morrissey Pissei Cycling Team
18 Conal Scully Dan Morrissey Pissei Cycling Team
19 Jack Conroy Velo Performance Racing Team
20 Luca Holmes Velo Performance Racing Team
21 Eoghan Lattimore Velo Performance Racing Team
22 Christopher Marshall Velo Performance Racing Team
23 Cian Keogh APS Pro Cycling by Team Cadence Cyclery
24 Conn McDunphy APS Pro Cycling by Team Cadence Cyclery
25 Ronan O'Connor APS Pro Cycling by Team Cadence Cyclery
26 Matthew Walls APS Pro Cycling by Team Cadence Cyclery
27 Tadhg Killeen Kilcullen Cycling Club Murphy Geospacial
28 Conor Regan Kilcullen Cycling Club Murphy Geospacial
29 John Buller Banbridge CC
30 Philip O'Connor Burren Cycling Club
31 Oisin Ferrity Caldwell Powerhouse Racing
32 Rian McCrystal Cannibal B Victorious
33 Fintan Murray Crossgar Cycling Club
34 Liam Kilkenny Galway Bay CC
35 James Alexander McConvey Cycles
36 Luke Smith Moynalty Cycling Club
37 Ryan Burke Old Bleach Cycle Club
38 James Logue Panduit Carrick Wheelers
39 James Jenkins Rapha Cycling Club
40 Caleb McGreevy Région Sud Cycling Academy
41 Curtis McKee Spellman-Dublin Port
42 George Sevastopulo Sundrive Track Team
43 Toby Sweetman Team Buffaz Gestion de Patrimoine
44 James Armstrong Un-Attached Ulster
45 Travis Harkness Un-Attached Ulster
46 Conor Kelly VC Glendale
47 James McKenny Velo Revolution / Speed Queen
48 Charlie Kelly Westport Covey Wheelers Cycling Club

SENIOR WOMEN
1 Aine Doherty Dan Morrissey Pissei Cycling Team
2 Linda Kelly Dan Morrissey Pissei Cycling Team
3 Holly McCaffrey Longcourt Hotel - NCW Wheelers
4 Annalise Murphy Longcourt Hotel - NCW Wheelers
5 Ellen Ni Cleirigh Longcourt Hotel - NCW Wheelers
6 Stephanie Talbot Longcourt Hotel - NCW Wheelers
7 Sofie Loscher Sundrive Track Team
8 Susie Mitchell Sundrive Track Team
9 Jennifer Neenan UCD Cycling Club
10 Lara Gillespie UAE Team ADQ
11 Aoibhe Reilly Bohermeen CC
12 Emer Heverin Camsmajaco
13 Gabrielle Fox Club Ciclista Vent de LLevant
14 Jennifer Caverly Dublin Bay Cycling Club
15 Joanne Ni Mhathuna Gorey Cycling Club
16 Elena Wallace Harps CC
17 Erin Grace Creighton McConvey Cycles
18 Claire Diffley Orwell Wheelers Cycling Club
19 Amy Kinsella Panduit Carrick Wheelers
20 Abi Conway Paralloy RT
21 Rhiannon Dolan RWC Ahoy
22 Freya Whiteside Simpson Nouvelles
23 Sarah White Tralee Manor West BC
24 Aliyah Rafferty Un-Attached Ulster
25 Ffion Dolan VW Breda