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Another transfer brings the race to Mitchelstown, Co Cork for the start of stage three. A fast and technical stage will traverse into Wexford, finishing with an uphill drag into Enniscorthy, a town well known for producing dramatic Rás finishes.
Stage four sees Rás Tailteann return to the Wicklow Mountains for the first time in eight years, starting in Carlow and finishing in Baltinglass. Riders will tackle the iconic Drumgoff / Shay Elliott Memorial and Wicklow Gap climbs on what promises to be one of the decisive days of the race.
The final stage will again start in Carlow, before crossing the plains of Carlow and Kildare, including the Category 3 Hill of Allen, and finishing in Dunboyne, Co Meath, where three laps of a testing finishing circuit will decide both the stage winner and the overall champion of Rás Tailteann 2026.
The 2026 edition of the race is again five stages and will cover 785 kilometres along the roads of Ireland, including 21 categorised climbs.
Maria Connaughton of Spin 11 presents Jamie Meehan (Ireland National Team) with the U23 Rider Jersey after stage 4 of the 2025 Rás Tailteann in Mountrath. (Photographer: Lorraine O’Sullivan).
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Sponsor 3 – Spin 11 – U23 Jersey & Jersey Partner
Cairde Rás Tailteann is delighted to announce that Spin 11 will once again be the official jersey partner of Rás Tailteann in 2026, as well as sponsor of the U23 jersey.
Spin 11’s mission is to produce high-quality custom apparel that enhances customers’ sporting experience, while making the ordering process as simple and efficient as possible. By working closely with clubs, teams and event organisers to understand their needs, Spin 11 has built a strong reputation for producing technical custom clothing for cycling, triathlons and running, with a focus on quality, reliable delivery and performance. Spin 11 also supplies race kits for the Irish National Team and Cycling Ireland, while continuing to develop garments that combine performance, comfort and innovation.
Speaking about Spin 11’s continued support of Rás Tailteann 2026, Race Director Ger Campbell said: “The yellow jersey may be the ultimate goal for every rider who lines out at Rás Tailteann, but the race’s other classification jerseys are also a huge part of what makes the event so special. All the jerseys are only possible thanks to the support of valued partners like Spin 11. Maria and all the team at Spin 11 have once again done an excellent job, and we are extremely grateful for their continued backing of the race.”
Maria Connaughton of Spin 11 added: “Rás Tailteann continues to mean a great deal to everyone at Spin 11, and we are proud to once again be involved as official jersey partner and sponsor of the U23 jersey. It is always a privilege for us to see the jerseys out on the road during such an iconic event, and we are delighted to support the race again in 2026.”
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