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Backing The Irish Tour
Running a race such as the Rás would be impossible without the support of FBD Insurances. This year the company has increased its involvement in the event. Marketing director Adrian Taheny explains why, and speaks about his big affection for the Irish Tour... More>>>
The Foreign Contenders
An intimidatingly strong overseas contingent is competing in the race this year... More>>>
The Irish Challengers
A run-down of some of the home riders aiming high in the race... More>>>
The Battleground
The route may be a little flatter than recent years but this nevertheless promises to be a tough, aggressive edition of the FBD Insurance Rás... More>>>
Cycling Ireland Announces Sponsorship Of Irish By Grant Thornton
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| Grant Thornton Ireland rider Brian Keane inspecting spokes with Dermot Dignam and Adrian Taheny |
With only days to go to the start of the race from the GPO Cycling Ireland announeces sponsorship of the Irish team by Grant Thornton and reports all team members fit and well for the big occassion. More>>>
Mark Scanlon To Miss FBD Insurance RÁS
Last month Mark Scanlon contacted the Irish team selectors and requested to be considered for a place on the Irish team. He explained he first of all wanted to win the race and felt it would also be very beneficial in him regaining full fitness after a knee injury curtailed his racing and training early in the season, now, unfortunately, it has all come asunder. More>>>
The Scene Is Set For A Thrilling 2005 FBD Insurance RÁS
With only days to go to the start of this year's FBD Insurance RÁS Race Organiser, Dermot Dignam, confirms all is in place for a thrilling 8 days racing. The first of the six American teams will arrive on Thursday morning. More>>>
Yanto Barker In For Wales Stena - Stephen Gallagher Replaces Paul Griffin
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| Richard Eastham Team E England Angliasport |
With only a little week to go to the start of this year's FBD Insurance RÁS two significant changes affect Ireland and Wales Stena teams. More>>>
Norwegian Commissaire Replaces Dane
The Danish Commissaire appointed by the UCI as President of the Commissaire Panel for the FBD Insurance RÁS has had to stand down due to personal difficulties. His place will be taken by the very experienced Norwegian Commissaire, Ms Inger Ness. Race Organiser, Dermot Dignam, welcoming the new appointment spoke with Ms Ness by phone and is looking forward to working with her in making this year's race a very succesful one.
Three More Continental Teams For FBD Insurance RÁS
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| Norwegian Team Sparebanken Vest |
Canadian, Dutch and British pro teams join the record field of 200 riders for what may be one of the most competitive races in the 53 history of this great international and national event. More>>>
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