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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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Rás Tailteann 2026 Entries Open
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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>>>
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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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>>>
Stage 1 – Drogheda to Boyle – As It happened
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| Tim Shoreman Wheelbase-Cabtech-Castelli Winner of stage 1 of Ras Tailteann In Yellow ( Picture Lorraine O'Sullivan) |
The 70th edition of Rás Tailteann roared into life today under clear skies and soaring temperatures as 145 riders lined out in Drogheda for Stage 1, racing westwards to Boyle over 155.5km of fast, animated terrain.
It was an explosive start to this historic edition, with attacking racing from the flag. An early eight-man breakaway animated much of the day and featured Peter Cocker (DAS Richardsons), Aaron King (Wheelbase / Cabtech / Castelli), Odhran Doogan (Team Ulster), Owen Wright (Canel’s Java), Robin Fischer (Team Storck-Metropol Cycling), Danylo Riwnyi (Foran CT) and the Team Skyline due of Conn McDunphy and Ronan O’Connor. More>>>
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