Cormac McGeough (Canel’s Java) wins stage 3 of Rás Tailteann 2024 into Cahir. (Pic. Lorraine O;Sullivan)

Cairde Rás Tailteann is delighted to announce our tenth visiting team for the 2025 event: Canel’s Java from Mexico. After making a strong debut in 2024 with a stage win by Cormac McGeough, the team returns this year aiming to build on that success.
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Team PB Performance Return To Rás 2025

Team PB Performance before the start of stage three of Rás Tailteann 2024.(Pic Sean Rowe)

Team PB Performance – United Kingdom
Cairde Rás Tailteann is delighted to announce our 11th visiting team of the 2025 event: Team PB Performance, who return for their third consecutive edition of the race More>>>

Team Foran CT Return to Defend Title in Rás Tailteann 2025

Dom Jackson wins Rás Tailteann 2024. (Pic. Lorraine O'Sullivan

Cairde Rás Tailteann is delighted to announce our ninth visiting team for the 2025 event: Foran CT from the United Kingdom. This marks the team's fourth consecutive appearance at Rás Tailteann, reflecting their commitment and consistent presence in the race. Foran CT has firmly established itself as one of Britain’s top racing teams, combining strong performances with a real focus on rider development and team spirit. Known for their aggressive and exciting racing style, the team continues to make a significant impact on both the domestic and international scenes.
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Irish Team to Ride Rás Tailteann

Dillon Corkery of Team Ireland attacking during stage five of Rás Tailteann 2024 in a last-ditch effort to retain his title after his 2023 victory. ( Photo Loraine O;Sullivan)

The 70th edition of the Rás Tailteann gets underway on Wednesday May 21st, winding it’s way from Drogheda, Co.
Louth, to Boyle, Co. Roscommon. The race will cover 760km of Irish roads across five stages. Read about the full route here. More>>>

Irish Independent To Sponsor KOM Jersey Ras Tailteann 2025

Gearóid Campbell from Cairde Rás Tailteann is joined by Ciarán Lennon, Group Sports Editor (Daily) of the Irish Independent and Arlene Regan, Marketing Manager of Mediahuis Ireland. (Pic Mark Condren)

Cairde Rás Tailteann is thrilled to announce that the Irish Independent will once again sponsor the KOM jersey for Rás Tailteann 2025.

The Irish Independent has been a trusted voice at the heart of Ireland’s story for more than 110 years. Today, it is not only the country’s best-selling daily newspaper but also Ireland’s leading digital news destination, connecting readers across every platform. Now part of Mediahuis, one of Europe’s leading media companies, the Irish Independent continues to deliver quality journalism to readers across Ireland, publishing in English and Irish through platforms like Seachtain.
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DAS Richardsons – United Kingdom For Rás Tailteann

Alex Pritchard of DAS Richardsons wins stage one of Rás Tailteann 2024 into Kilmallock. Picture Lorraine O'Sullivan

DAS Richardsons from the United Kingdom. This will be their third appearance at Rás Tailteann, having first competed in the race in 2023, and the team returns in 2025 with ambitions to build on their previous successes
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Great Britain Team For Rás 2025

Will Tidball celebrates after winning the 2023 scratch race at the World Track Championships.( Pic Team G.B)

Cairde Rás Tailteann is delighted to announce our eighth visiting team for the 2025 event: the Great Britain National Team, returning to the race for the first time since 2010. This marks a significant and highly anticipated return for Team GB, bringing a squad of elite riders to compete in the 70th edition of Ireland’s premier stage race. More>>>

City Break Apartments Sponsor The Green Points Jersey

The official points jersey for Rás Tailteann 2025.

Sponsor 4 – City Break Apartments – Points Jersey
Cairde Rás Tailteann is delighted to announce that City Break Apartments will again sponsor the Points Winner Jersey in this year’s Rás Tailteann. This marks City Break Apartments’ fourth consecutive year sponsoring this prestigious classification.
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