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Irish Times
8 hours ago
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- Irish Times
Eddie Dunbar confirms move to Q36.5 Pro Cycling team from Jayco-AlUla
Ireland's Eddie Dunbar is to join the Q36.5 Pro Cycling team on a two-year contract. The Banteer cyclist departs Jayco-AlUla after three years and is set to join the Swiss team's ranks this winter. Despite finishing seventh overall in the 2023 Giro d'Italia and winning two stages in last year's Vuelta a España , Dunbarr acknowledged he is yet to fully deliver on his talent. 'Grand Tours suit me well because I always get better towards the end. I absorb the workload of a three-week race well,' the 28-year-old said on Monday, confirming the move. READ MORE 'There have been glimpses of what I can do but due to crashes and illness I haven't reached my full potential there yet. That's something for the next two years.' Kurt Bogaerts is head of performance at Q36.5 and has strong experience of working with Irish riders. He previously ran the Sean Kelly racing team and has managed Irish national sides. Bogaerts also worked with Dunbar at Ineos Grenadiers, and believes he can help get the best out of the Cork man. One area they will seek to improve is Dunbar's placement skills in order to avoid the types of crashes which have affected him in the past. While bad luck has been a factor in some of his falls, Bogaerts said Dunbar has acknowledged he must also work on his bike handling. 'If you can have healthy conversation, and we have that already, we know we need to work on that,' said Bogaerts. 'We are both on the same page. I think that's already a big step in the right direction that we both agree that we need to improve this. But we also don't need to make it bigger than it is.' Dunbar will be racing alongside the Olympic mountain bike champion Tom Pidcock, who came on board as team leader earlier this year. Dunbar competed with Pidcock during their respective stints at Ineos, with Bogaerts noting they get on well. The Belgian believes Dunbar will provide important support for Pidcock, but added that his strength means he will also be a leader in his own right. The team may take a dual leader approach in some races, including the Tour de France . But Pidcock's well-acknowledged handling skills may also be an asset as the opportunity to study the Briton's descending technique could serve Dunbar. 'There are a few things we can do to help him achieve his potential,' Bogaerts said. 'We, as a performance team, can definitely support him well, in the coaching and also other areas. There are a lot of topics now around heat and altitude training. I think we have the know how to really ensure he is doing all the efforts to get more out of that.' Dunbar will next line out in the Vuelta a España, which starts on Saturday.
Irish Times
12-07-2025
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- Irish Times
Eddie Dunbar forced to withdraw from debut Tour de France with wrist injury
Eddie Dunbar has been forced to withdraw from his debut Tour de France , with the Cork rider the sole non-starter on Saturday's stage to Laval. Although X-rays taken Friday evening following his stage seven crash did not reveal a fracture, his Jayco AlUla team confirmed on Saturday that he was out of the race. 'Following a crash in the final kilometres of yesterday's stage, Dunbar has been suffering with pain in his wrist and a decision was taken to stop, for his safety,' it said in a media announcement. Dunbar held off on a decision until shortly before Saturday's stage, hoping that a night's rest would help in his recovery. READ MORE However, the risk of further damage plus a likely difficulty in holding the handlebars and pulling brakes made continuing in the race a very difficult ask. He will now undergo additional examinations to ensure the initial tests on Friday were correct. Dunbar was one of approximately a dozen riders who fell heavily inside the final 6km of Friday's stage. Fellow Irishman Ben Healy also came down but had a softer landing and was able to continue in the Tour. The withdrawal is a blow for Dunbar, who has had multiple crashes in races since turning professional. He crashed out of last year's Giro d'Italia but bounced back to win two stages in the Vuelta a España. He was in fine form in his debut Tour, finishing fourth on Thursday's stage six, which was won by Healy, who was part of the same breakaway. Had Dunbar not crashed out he had a good chance of chasing his own stage win. He will now refocus on upcoming events, and should be able to resume training relatively soon if he further results show the he hasn't suffered any fractures. The Vuelta a España, which begins in Turin in Italy on August 23rd, may be a possibility. Dunbar is in the final year of his current contract with Jayco AlUla, but it's believed he has already received at least one offer for next season, taking the pressure off. Still, victory on a stage of the Tour de France would have boosted his salary wherever he ends up.
Irish Examiner
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Eddie Dunbar withdraws from Tour de France with wrist injury
Eddie Dunbar's maiden Tour de France has been cut short due to an injury suffered in a crash that occurred late in Friday's stage. 28-year-old Dunbar got caught up in a large pileup, and although the Banteer cyclist did continue thereafter, he has since been forced to opt out of the race, having not started Saturday's stage eight. Jayco Alula have said that Cork native Dunbar will withdraw from the Tour due to wrist pain. "Following a crash in the final kilometres of yesterday's stage, Dunbar has been suffering with pain in his wrist and a decision was taken to stop, for his safety." Dunbar had taken an impressive fourth-place finish in Thursday's sixth stage, which was won by Ben Healy.
Irish Independent
11-07-2025
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- Irish Independent
Around the Districts: Aghinagh, Banteer, Clondrohid, Kilcorney-Dromtariffe and Mourneabbey
G.A.A. Lotto Results Jackpot €1300. Numbers Drawn 17, 24, 32. No Jackpot winner. €50 Geraldine Kelleher. €20 Aodh Twomey, Upper Carrig; €20 Caroline Downey, Leades; €20 Denis Cronin, Curraghawaddra, Coachford; €20 Lilly Maye and Conor Hickey. U12 blitz Aghinagh U12s Have been selected to attend a National blitz in Croke Park in July. Please support our U12 Football team by donating in any of the Pubs in the Parish or in Ballinagree Post Office Thank you for your support of Aghinagh G.A.A. Ballinagree I.C.A. Outing Ballinagree I.C.A. went on an outing to Kenmarelast Saturday in the Cart Bus, what a marvelous day was had by everyone on the Bus, we watched the Match in Pat Spillanes Pub and had our Dinner in The Boathouse its owned by The Brennans very posh but beautiful meal and after stuffing ourselves we headed back across the County Bounds in the experienced hands of Joe our bus driver, what a lovely day to be out with good friends. Monsignor O Donnell Mons O Donnell is celebrating 70 years of Priestly Ordination when he celebrates 11.30 Mass in Macroom Church next Sunday. Mons is wished every happiness and continued excellent health as he says Mass in Aghinagh Parish as well. He is a very pleasant man to have a chat with and he can be so witty Remember him in your prayers. Banteer Eddie Dunbar starts in Tour De France At noon last Sat, one of the most grueling sporting events in the world began, featuring 184 participants. The Tour de France cycling race has been running since 1903, but when this year's event began in Lille a little piece of history for Cork was made. For the first time, the ranks of cyclists will include a Corkman, in the shape of Eddie Dunbar, from Banteer. Eddie will be proudly donning the jersey of Team Jayco AlUla - the only Irish member in an eight-man line-up. Eddies main role is to provide back-up to his team leader, Australian Ben O'Connor, but the experience he gains may set him up for a good tilt at the event in the years to come. This is a great achievement for Cork, in a race where Ireland has had some stand-out moments down the years. ADVERTISEMENT Eddies achievement now inks the name of Cork further into the history of this famous event. This year's event lasts for 22 days and the cyclists will cover a total distance of 3,338km in 21 stages. The longest stage of this year's Tour de France covers more than 209km in one day, which is like cycling from Patrick Street to Gorey - very, very fast, at average speeds of around 40km/h. These super-fit cyclists will push themselves to the brink of exhaustion on the Tour. We wish Eddie the best of luck in the 3 week tour and you can follow each live on TV. Draw winners First draw winners in Banteer Sportsfiedl draw were: €1500 JJ of JJ Appliances. €500 Paudie Ryan. €100 each to Katryn Canty Margaret Barrett Shane O Riordan Mike McAuliffe Lyre Susan Corrigan. Please support the annual draw for the ongoing operation, maintenance and development of the facility for 2025, as your support helps us make it better for all users. Improvement plans for 2025 include upgrade of old dressing rooms, goal posts replacement ,sanding/aeration works ,new pitch mower, solar PV installation. Work will start on these projects soon. Rory O Connor Memorial football tournament On Saturday week last at Banteer Community Sportsfield a very successful football tournament was held. It was a day full of fun, chat, and laughter -- a perfect reflection of Rory himself. A huge thank you to everyone who came to support the first Rory O'Connor Memorial Football Tournament. Well done to all the teams who took part, especially Croke Rovers, who defeated Dromtarriffe in the Cup final, and Sliabh Luachra Gaels, who overcame BK Plunketts in the Shield final. A special mention to our own fantastic U12 footballers, who were narrowly defeated by Dromtarriffe after extra time in a thrilling Cup semi-final. Heartfelt thanks to Pat, Bernie, Grace, Carole, and the O'Connor family for their incredible support in making the tournament possible. We look forward to continuing to celebrate Rory's memory again in 2027. Underage Soccer camp Banteer's Underage Soccer camp takes place on 23rd, 24th and 25th July. This is a coaching camp for boys & girls from 6 to 16 years approx. in their own groups. Time: 11am to 3pm. Registration starts at 10.30am on first day. Venue is Banteer Sports field. Fee: €35 per person paid on the first day. Camp is confined to Banteer Underage Soccer, the greater Banteer Community area and to those who always support the camp. Everyone should bring a packed lunch and own water bottle. No mobile phones to be used while camp is in progress. 1995 Reunion A reunion for the winning 1995 Banteer Junior Hurlers takes place on Friday 29th August at the Glen Theatre – more details later. Banteer Bingo Bingo is played at Banteer Community Centre on Tuesday nights at 8.30pm, playing for jackpot of €2,900. Looking forward to seeing everyone. Clondrohid Change of Mass times for month of July There will be no Vigil Masses in Carriganima, on Sat July 12 and Sat July 26; Please note Sunday Morning Mass in Clondrohid will be at 9am for the month of July. Pilgrimage to Knock The annual Pioneer Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine will take place on Sunday July 20 Prayers will be offered for all who work in alcohol and drug treatment centres around Ireland. If interested contact Fr RobertMcCabeviaprayer@ Weekly summer history tours These have commenced on Tues June 24, and will continue every Tues night at 8pm with Dr. Con Kelleher, starting at Macroom Bridge Choice of 3 talks. The Historic Centre, New Street, and Macroom 20th Century Centres of Entertainment. Everybody welcome. Clondrohid Dev Group Summer season in full flow. You can help by keeping the area around your house weed and rubbish free. Thanks to everyone who is helping to keep our village neat and tidy, and to our CE worker James. Bingo Bingo continues every Wed night at 8.30pm. During holiday times some young people might like to try their luck. Everyone welcome. Singing in the Tavern This lovely sing a long group or tell a story group meet every second Monday night in The Tavern from 9pm. The next session is Monday July 14 They would love to see you there. Carriganima entertainment Once again Seanie Murphy and his helpers have excelled again with an exciting programme come rain or sunshine. This Saturday July12 Anthony Dineen will be on stage Saturday July 26 : To open proceedings, he has booked for the 1st time Bernie Heaney (Country Folk Singer) from Kildare, to be followed by the one and only Declan Nerney in the Marquee Saturday Aug 16 : The Diamond Sisters will open the show, to be followed by the famous Cliona Hagan in the Marquee. There will be more entertainment in Sept. So well done to all. They would love to see you there. GAA news Friday July 11 Minor League Final Kilnamartyra V Kilmurry at 7.30pm Monday July 14 U12 Clondrohid V Donoughmore at 7pm. Lotto Results for July 2 Jackpot €2,600 €70 Denis Lucey Gortnalicka €20 Nelius Murphy On Line, Pat O'Brien Curraleigh, Dan F.O'Riordan c/o MJ Kelleher, Dolly Ring Carriganima Kilcorney-Dromtariffe Bowling Notes Denis Horgan Bowling Club Jackie Daly / Liam Casey Competition: Sam Aherne 11 points, Donal Cashman 4 points, Maurice Cashman 11points, Jonathan O Callaghan 1 point, Dean Sexton 4 points, Geraldine Casey 6 points, John Breen 6 points, Ned Kelleher 7 points, Eugene O Sullivan 8 points, Keven Flynn 1 point. Tuesday Social Club–Tarelton challenge series–Connie Lehane / Chris Larkin / Gene O Callaghan and Brendan Mc Carthy / Jerry O Donovan / Denis Crowley won a score off each other.,For the last shot on both occasions. North Cork Road bowling Results . @ BALLINAGREE Roddy O'Mahony bt Kevin Ruby ls Nov-B QF ns, Sean Moylan bt Tony O'Flynn Nov-B SF ls €600 as. Tony O'Flynn/John MacSullivan bt Gearoid/Donnacha Lucey €800 as. Stephen Spillane bt Ruairi O'Connell ls €170 as Nov-C. @ BEAL NA MARBH Alan Sexton bt Clifford O'Flynn 1bl Nov-C €300 as. @ BWEENG Mickey McAuliffe bt Brian O'sullivan Nov-D QF €140 as. @ FIRMOUNT Mia Hubbard bt Mia O'Donoghue U-14 QF. Katherine Murphy W/O Alisha Murphy U-14 QF. Shane Dennehy bt Martin McSweeney Nov-C 1bl. €550 as. @ BALLINAGREE Pat Fitz bt Dave Harrington Nov-D QF 1bl €350 as. @ BEAL NA MARBH Eamonn Murphy bt Paul O'Rourke Nov-A QF €550 as. Adam McCarthy bt Will Harrington €250 as. Darcy O'Brien bt Denise O'Donovan Jun-Ladies QF 2bls. Billy Healy bt Daniel O'Sullivan Nov-C QF ls €1,450 as. Adam McCarthy bt Will Harrington €520 as. @ BERRINGS Shane Dennehy bt Paul Twomey Nov-C QF 1bl €720 as. Kieran Buckley bt Ross Lynch €250 as. @ FIRMOUNT Conor Lucey v Kevin Manning Jun-C SF 1bl ns. Mickey McAuliffe bt Adam McCarthy €410 as. @ KILCORNEY Patrick Stokes bt Paul Buckey 1bl €5,200 as Inter SF. McCarthy bt Stokes €1,300 as. Mourneabbey Clyda Rovers GAA Lotto - Results 20th June: Jackpot €3,750. Numbers drawn 10, 17, 25, 28. No Winner. Consolation prizes €20 Elaine Delaney, Bottlehill; €20 Denise Cronin, Mallow; €20 Padhraic & Siobhan O'Mullane; €20 Kevin McCarthy, Ballyknockane; €20 Eva Mansell, Lissard. Results 27th June: Jackpot €3,900. Numbers drawn 4, 6, 22, 25. No Winner. €20 Emma & Doireann Dempsey, Knockbrack; €20 Stella, Looney, Island; €20 Matthew O'Connell, Dromore South; €20 Fiadh Spillett, Mallow; €20 Jim O'Brien, Mallow. Recent Results - Division 3 Senior Football League: Clyda 1-10 Mallow 1-8. Late Paddy Dorgan - All of us in Clyda Rovers GAA would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the extended Dorgan family on the passing of our club president Paddy Dorgan. Paddy was a key figure on teams in the '50s and '60s, later a mentor, pitch committee and much more. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Irish Independent
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Brilliant Ben Healy secures Ireland's first Tour de France stage victory in five years
Healy, competing in only his second Tour, broke free early on with over 40km to go and cruised home to take Stage 6 by over two minutes. Fellow Irishman Eddie Dunbar finished in fourth place, three minutes and 20 seconds behind Healy. Healy becomes the first Irishman to win a stage on the Tour since Sam Bennett in 2020 and joins an illustrious list that also includes Dan Martin, Martin Earley, Stephen Roche, Sean Kelly and Shay Elliott.
