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Irish Examiner
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Shoreman leads after Day 1 of 70th Rás Tailteann
British rider Tim Shoreman took the opening stage of the 70th Rás Tailteann on Wednesday in a sprint finish. The Wheelbase/Cabtech/Castelli rider stormed clear ahead of Niall McLoughlin (Connacht Cycling), with another British cyclist, Will Tidball, taking third. Odhran Doogan of Cycling Ulster finished seventh in the group sprint, but ends up third overall after winning two bonus sprints. The 145 riders covered 155.5km on the opening day, from Drogheda to Boyle. A delighted McLoughlin told RTE Sport: "The streets were really, really tight, really technical. A lot of left and right-handers, so you had to be right at the front right to the finish. "It was a really cool finish, it suited me, especially just the twisting and turning." In the first King of the Mountains battle at Oldcastle Legends, Adam Lewis (Team Skyline) was first followed by Callum Salisbury (Isle of Man), Gareth O'Neill (Dan Morrissey – Pissei), and Tom Martin (Wheelbase/Cabtech/Castelli). Thursday's stage two is the longest stage, covering 170.9km from Charlestown to Clifden, with five categorised climbs, including the category one Windy Gap.
Irish Independent
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Mayo prepares to host renowned Rás Tailteann
The second stage of the 70th Rás Tailteann will commence in the east Mayo town of Charlestown, where the peloton will depart at 11.15 am on Thursday, May 22, embarking on the race's longest and most challenging stage to Clifden. Taking in Bohola, Castlebar, Ballyheane, Partry, Tourmakeady and Maum along the way, this 170.9-kilometre route features five categorized climbs, including the formidable Windy Gap and Maumtrasna ascents. Stage Three will see the race transfer to the picturesque border village of Cong. This stage will commence outside the famous Pat Cohan's bar, which featured prominently in 'The Quiet Man', the popular John Wayne film that has been synonymous with Cong for decades. At 11am on Friday, May 23, the riders will travel 163.8 kilometres south to Miltown Malby in County Clare, taking in Headford, Corofin, Kinvara, Bell Harbour, Ballyvaughan, Lisdoonvarna, Liscannor and Lahinch along the way. Brendan Quigley, Stage Start Organiser for Charlestown and Cong, said Charlestown is 'honoured' to host the start of Stage Two. 'The community is buzzing with excitement, and we're ready to showcase our town's hospitality and passion for cycling,' he said. Race Director Ger Campbell said: 'In this milestone year, it's fitting to start stages in towns rich in culture and history. Charlestown and Cong exemplify the spirit of the Rás, and we're delighted to bring the race to these vibrant communities.' The Rás Tailteann has travelled through Mayo on a number of occasions, most recently in 2023. The county is represented by west Mayo-based Team Portwest, featuring father and son Noel and Keith Mulroy, Ben Walsh, James Hanrahan and Cameron Orr. Two Mayo men, Niall McLoughlin and Charlie Kelly, feature on the Connacht Cycling team. The 2025 Rás Tailteann, running from May 21-25, spans over 760 kilometers across five stages, featuring 13 categorized climbs.
Irish Independent
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
First stage of world-renowned Rás Tailteann to finish in County Roscommon town
The 70th edition of the famous cycling race will see competitors begin with a 150-kilometre-plus trek from Drogheda, Co Louth, to Boyle on the first day of the race. The peloton is expected to arrive in Boyle between 2.30pm and 3.00pm, depending on racing speeds, with the finish line located outside An Craoibhín Bar in the heart of the town centre. Spectators are encouraged to line the streets early for the event. The best viewing points will be along the approach roads into Boyle and at the finish line at An Craoibhín. Boyle has a proud connection to the Rás through Daire Feeley, who famously won the overall title in 2022. This marks the first time since 1994 that the Rás will finish a stage in Boyle. Rás Tailteann Race Director Ger Campbell said: 'Boyle has such strong sporting traditions and a real passion for cycling. We can't wait to showcase the energy and excitement the Rás brings to every town it visits.' Local stage end organiser Noel Feeley said it is 'a huge privilege to welcome such a prestigious event to Boyle'. 'The whole community has pulled together to prepare a real celebration, and we're encouraging everyone to come out, enjoy the day, and make it one to remember,' he said. Co-organiser Carmel Regan said the town is 'ready to roll out the red carpet for the riders and visitors'. 'We hope everyone will come and experience the magic of a Rás finish in our town,' she added. The first stage of the 70th Rás Tailteann will arrive in Boyle on Wednesday, May 21. Sunny weather with temperatures of up to 20 degrees have been promised for the town. Stage two of the event will start in Charlestown Co Mayo, before riders take on the infamous Windy Gap and Maumtrasna climbs in the longest of the 2025 Rás Tailteann stages. Another transfer to Co Mayo will see the third stage of the race begin in Cong, where the riders will take in breathtaking scenery along the Wild Atlantic Way before they face the fast finish towards Miltown Malbay in Co Clare. The penultimate stage will kick off from Ennis, Co Clare and finish in Mountrath, Co Laois. The final stage of Rás Tailteann 2025 will begin in Kildare town before entering Co Meath where the winner of Rás Tailteann will be crowned in Bective. The 2025 edition of the race will again involve five stages and stretches over 760 kilometres, including 13 categorised climbs
