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Ras Tailteann Route Details 2026
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| Riders cross the Obelisk Bridge in Drogheda on the way to start Rás Tailteann 2025 |
The 71st. edition of Rás Tailteann will take place from May 20th to May 24th, 2026.
The event will start in Portlaoise, Co Laois on Wednesday, May 20th, heading south-west to finish in the historic Limerick heritage town of Kilmallock. Stage two will see a transfer to Rathmore, Co Kerry, where a long and demanding day awaits, taking in Kenmare, West Cork, the famed Tunnel Road / Caha Pass, Glengarriff and Gougane Gap before finishing in the Rás stronghold of Banteer, Co Cork.
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Rás Tailteann Podium From 1953 To 2026 Plus Statistics
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| Rás Tailteann Podium From 1953 To 2025 Plus Statistics |
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Paddy Flanagan Remembered
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| Paddy Flanagan Kildare Winner Of The !975 Discover Ireland Ras Tailteann |
As the wheels of the racing bicycles rolled out of Kildare town recently for the final stage of the 2025, 70th International Rás Tailteann to take the 144 riders on the 142.8km journey to Bective in Co Meath, many locals recalled the feats of their hero, triple Rás winner the late, great Kildangan and Kildare’s Paddy Flanagan. More>>>
Kimber Defends Yellow In Tense Final Stage As Charlton Takes The Win
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| Valerie & Noel Moran With Rás Tailteann Winner George Kimber Isle Of Man (Photo Lorraine O'Sullivan) |
Stage 5 of Rás Tailteann 2025 brought the curtain down on a dramatic and high-speed week of racing, with the final 142.8km from Kildare Town to Bective offering a fitting finale. The day belonged to Josh Charlton (Great Britain CT), who stormed clear to take the stage win, but it was George Kimber (Cycling Club Isle of Man) who emerged victorious in the general classification, claiming the Bective Stud Yellow Jersey and the title of Rás Tailteann champion. More>>>
Stage 5 Pictures Kildare Town To Bective Co. Meath 142 Km
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| Josh Charlton Great Britain Stage Winner (Photo Lorraine O'Sullivan) |
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Stage 5 Results Kildare Town To Bective Co. Meath 142 Km
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| George Kimber Isle Of Man Winner Of Ras Tailteann 2025 With The George Plant Memorial Trophy ( Photo Lorraine O'Sullivan) |
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Kimber Climbs Into Yellow With Commanding Wolftrap Victory
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| George Kimber Isle Of Man winning Stage 4 Of Ras Tailteann In Mountrath (Photo Lorraine O'Sullivan) |
Stage 4 of Rás Tailteann 2025 brought fireworks and ferocious racing across 128.1km from Ennis to Mountrath, with attacks from the very start and relentless pace all the way to the final climb. In the end, it was George Kimber (Cycling Club Isle of Man) who conquered the decisive Wolftrap ascent and soloed to victory — taking both the stage and the overall lead in this 70th edition of the race.
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Stage 4 Pictures Ennis To Mountrath 163.8 Km
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| George Kimber Isle Of Man In The Race Leaders Yellow Jersey (Photo Lorraine O'Sullivan) |
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Stage 4 Results Ennis To Mountrath 163.8 Km
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| George Limber Isle Of Man Winning Stage 4 Of Ras Tailteann In Mountrath (Photo Lorraine O'Sullivan) |
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A Dramatic Day Ends With A Repeat Winner In Miltown Malbay
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| Tim Shoreman Wheelbase-Cabtech-Castelli (Photo Lorraine O'Sullivan) |
Stage 3 of Rás Tailteann 2025 delivered drama, attacks, and high-speed action across the Wild Atlantic Way as the peloton tackled a demanding 164km route from Cong to Miltown Malbay. Despite early rain, foggy cliffs, and relentless attacking, it was Tim Shoreman (Wheelbase/Cabtech/Castelli) who sprinted to his second stage victory of the race, backing up his Stage 1 win in style. More>>>
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