Rás Tailteann Cycle Race

Dunbar celebrates race of his life at Vuelta, Rafferty takes big step

Dunbar celebrates race of his life at Vuelta, Rafferty takes big step | Video Eddie Dunbar, in his Irish national champion’s kit, puts in one last big effort at La Vuelta, after putting in the race of his life for two stage victories (Photo: Luis Angel Gomez-SCA-Cor Vo…

Dillon Corkery

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Liam O'Brien (19) lights it up with all-out aggression at Tour of Britain

O’Brien (19) lights it up with all-out aggression at Tour of Britain | Video Liam O’Brien, the Irish teenager riding for Lidl Trek Future Racing, makes his initial move off the front at Tour of Britain (Photo: Simon Wilkinson-SWpix.com) Liam O’Brien (Lidl-Trek F…

‘This one definitely feels a bit sweeter’ – Eddie Dunbar wins stage 20, his second at the Vuelta in nine days

‘This one definitely feels a bit sweeter’ – Eddie Dunbar wins stage 20, his second at the Vuelta in nine days Just over a week after claiming the biggest victory of his career on stage 11 of the Vuelta a Espana, Eddie Dunbar took a second stage win in the race today when he soloed clear of a group containing all of the overall contenders to claim stage 20 at the summit of Picon Blanco.

Eddie Dunbar dominates final climb at Vuelta to take huge win

Eddie Dunbar dominates final climb at Vuelta to take huge win | Video Eddie Dunbar took off – with great confidence – on the final climb of Vuelta 2024 and has taken a second stage victory on a brilliant day for the Cork rider Eddie Dunbar (Team Jayco Alu…

2024 Rás Tailteann Champion 🟨 Dom Jackson throwing down the Strava gauntlet on Box Hill.

There's a new fastest time up Box Hill — but what's the world's hardest Strava KOM to add to your collection? From local favourites to the most famous climbs of the Tour de France, just how fast would you have to ride to bag a legendary KOM?

Townsend up in sprint, O'Brien makes cut, on tough Tour Britain opener

Townsend up in sprint, O’Brien makes cut, on tough Tour Britain opener | Video Rory Townsend, far right, was in the hunt at the end of the stage into Kelso, won by Paul Magnier of Soudal Quick-Step (Photo: Simon Wilkinson-SWpix.com) Rory Townsend (Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team) has …

2-time Rás Tailteann Green Jersey 2015, 2016 winner & 3 Stage winner Aaron Gate, takes stage 3 & Yellow and Green jerseys of the Tour of Hainan (2 Pro).


Photo by Xinhua/Yang Guanyu, Rás Photos INPHO/Morgan Treacy & Sportsfile/Paul Mohan

‘I actually can’t believe it’ – Eddie Dunbar takes first Grand Tour stage win with perfectly-timed attack at Vuelta

‘I actually can’t believe it’ – Eddie Dunbar takes first Grand Tour stage win with perfectly-timed attack at Vuelta Eddie Dunbar stormed to his first Grand Tour stage victory today when he surged clear of the remnants of a 39-strong breakaway group to claim stage 11 of the Vuelta a Espana in Padron.

Ireland's Archie Ryan puts in glory or bust final effort in Germany

Ireland’s Archie Ryan puts in glory or bust final effort in Germany | Video Archie Ryan put it all on the line in the final at Lidl Deutschland Tour today, hitting it hard when the road kicked up Archie Ryan (EF Education-EasyPost) out in another all-out effort on the fina…

Sensational Eddie Dunbar wins stage at Vuelta after brilliant ride

Sensational Eddie Dunbar wins stage at Vuelta after brilliant ride | Video Every dog has his day and today on La Vuelta 2024 it was the turn of Eddie Dunbar, winning with a brilliant late attack from the breakaway (Photo: Rafa Gomez-SCA-Cor Vos) Eddie Dunbar (Team Jayco A…

Ardfhear Eddie Dunbar 🇮🇪 !

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Sam Bennett’s coach on tough Tour, next goals | "He’s bounced back well"

Sam Bennett’s coach on tough Tour, next goals | “He’s bounced back well” Sam Bennett looked like he was getting into the mix at the Tour before he exited the race, now his coach explains what went wrong and what’s next (Photo: Szymon Gruchalski-Cor Vos) By Shane S…

Altitude Training Camp Day 4 of a week spent plying my trade in The French Alps.

Eddie Dunbar strong in Vuelta final, Wout van Aert wins again

Eddie Dunbar strong in Vuelta final, Wout van Aert wins again | Video Wout van Aert wins Vuelta stage 7 into Córdoba, his second victory on the race as he gets a firmer grip on the points classification (Photo: Unipublic-Sprint Cycling Agency) Eddie Dunbar (Team Jayc…

Archie Ryan lights it up with relentless final 50km to stake a claim

Archie Ryan lights it up with relentless final 50km to stake a claim | Video Archie Ryan is full of racing every time he pins numbers on and put in a super strong ride, through the final 50km, today to move into contention Ireland’s Archie Ryan (EF Education-EasyPost)…

Dom Jackson interview: the road to Rás glory

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Dom Jackson interview: the road to Rás glory Dom Jackson, formerly a rower, transitioned to cycling during the Covid-19 lockdown. His remarkable rise led to victory in the Rás Tailteann this year

Brilliant Archie Ryan puts in epic effort at Tour de Pologne

Brilliant Archie Ryan puts in epic effort at Tour de Pologne | Video Archie Ryan has gone on the attack at Tour de Pologne, putting in a brilliant solo effort in the final of a hard stage (Photo: Tomasz Smietana) Archie Ryan (EF Education-EasyPost) left it all out o…

Best of luck to both Darren Rafferty and Eddie Dunbar in La Vuelta 2024.

Ireland's Eddie Dunbar set for big chance at Vuelta a España

Ireland’s Eddie Dunbar set for big chance at Vuelta a España Eddie Dunbar has been selected for La Vuelta after missing his Giro d’Italia shot when a crash forced him out very early (Photo: Luis Angel Gomez-SCA-Cor Vos) Eddie Dunbar has been named by T…

Dillon Corkery 🟨🟥 2023

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Brilliant McDunphy takes another international UCI race victory

Brilliant McDunphy takes another international UCI race victory | Video Conn McDunphy has been in aggressive form in recent days and he made it count today when it mattered most, taking another victory in a UCI international race Conn McDunphy, the former Irish elite T…

Everyone involved with the Rás Tailteann is devastated to hear of the passing of Jack Watson.

Jack Watson was a stalwart of the sport in Ireland and a dedicated volunteer on the Rás for many years. Most recently, he was part of the judging team.

Race Director, Ger Campbell said “Jackie was not just a dedicated volunteer but a legacy around our sport. The Rás, and indeed the entire cycling community in Ireland, is very fortunate to have had his presence”.

All at Rás Tailteann send our deepest condolences to all of Jack’s family and friends.

Picture with thanks to Caroline Kerley.

Rás Champions Dom Jackson (2024), Dillon Corkery (2023) & Daire Feeley (2022) results from July action.

July 2024 Rás Tailteann Champions July 2024 Results.

Results all races Brendan and Kitty Campbell Memorials, Co Meath

Results all races Brendan and Kitty Campbell Memorials, Co Meath Ronan Killeen of Lucan CRC has won the main event at the Brendan & Kitty Campbell Memorials in Co Meath (Photo: Bryan Keane-Inpho) Sun, July 21st: Brendan & Kitty Campbell Memorials Donore…

Sun, July 21st: Brian McNamara Memorial

Results all races Brian McNamara Memorial 2024, Co Galway The Brian McNamara Memorial 2024 promotion has been held in Co Galway today (Photo: Sean Rowe) Sun, July 21st: Brian McNamara Memorial Tuam, Co Galway Promoted by Tuam Cycling Club A1-A2 Race (126k…

Feeley | "I said to him it’s going to be a long, long day out front"

Feeley | “I said to him it’s going to be a long, long day out front” Odhran Doogan leads Daire Feeley during their long-range breakaway at the Mullingar GP, the fifth round of the Cycling Ireland National Road Series (Photo: The Belgian Project) Daire Feeley (All hu…