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Continued support of Sport Ireland, Cycling Ireland & Department of Sport for Rás Tailteann 2026
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| Dr Úna May (CEO, Sport Ireland) & Dermot Dignam present Odhrán Doogan with the Sport Ireland Blue County Winner Jersey during Rás Tailteann 2025. Photographer: Lorraine O'Sullivan. |
Cairde Rás Tailteann is delighted to announce the continued support of Sport Ireland, Cycling Ireland and the Department of Sport for Rás Tailteann 2026.
Funding from these key bodies plays a vital role in ensuring the success of the event and maintaining its status as a premier showcase for Irish cycling, both at home and internationally.
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Hucare Factory Team (Germany) Announced For Rás Tailteann 2026
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| Hucare Factory Team at a pre-season training camp in Tenerife. (Photo Credit: Hucare Factory Team). |
Cairde Rás Tailteann is delighted to announce one of our visiting teams for the 2026 event: Hucare Factory Team from Germany.
Racing under a new name for 2026, the team returns to Rás Tailteann after making its debut in the race last year and will be aiming to build on that experience with a strong performance on Irish roads.
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APS Pro Cycling (USA) Announced For Rás Tailteann 2026
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| APS Pro Cycling at a team photo shoot ahead of the new season. (Photographer: Ron Short). |
Cairde Rás Tailteann is delighted to announce one of our visiting teams for the 2026 event: APS Pro Cycling from the USA, who make their debut in this year’s race.
Ahead of the race, the team is coming off a strong block of racing in the USA, including the Redlands Cycling Classic and the Tour of the Gila. While this will be the team’s first appearance at Rás Tailteann, APS Pro Cycling is expected to arrive with a number of experienced riders looking to make their mark on the race. More>>>
Under 23 Jersey Sponsor & Jersey Partner
The 71st edition of Rás Tailteann will take place from May 20th to May 24th, 2026.
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| 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). |
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. More>>>
Irish Independent To Sponsor Mountains Jersey
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| Gearóid Campbell, Cairde Rás Tailteann, is joined by Arlene Regan, Marketing Manager at Mediahuis Ireland and Ciarán Lennon, Group Sports Editor (Daily) of the Irish Independent. (Photographer: David Conachy). |
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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2026 Stage 5 Route Details
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| Stage 5 Route Details Sunday 24th, May |
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2026 Stage 4 Route Details
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| Stage 4 Route Details Saturday 23rd. May |
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2026 Stage 3 Route Details
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| Stage 3 Route Details Friday 22nd May |
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2026 Stage 2 Route Details
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| Stage 2 Route Details Thursday 21st May |
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2026 Stage 1 Route Details
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| Stage 1 Route Details Wednesday 20th May |
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