Ras - Stage 1 - Review Matthew Teggart of team Cycling Ulster takes Rás Tailteann lead in Horse and Jockey with impressive stage one victory Emerging the fastest in a spectacular and furious bunch sprint to the line in the glorious Tipperary sunshine. Matthew Teggart of the Cycling Ulster team emerged as [...]
Rás Tailteann Event Promotion Sponsors to VisitBlackrock A big thank you to our Event Promotion Sponsors who have donated their time or monies to VisitBlackrock to promote the Rás Tailteann event on Sunday 19th June in Blackrock. There is a significant cost to promoting this event alone and the VisitBlackrock Team are [...]
Rás Tailteann - Traffic and Parking Restrictions Restricted parking in place over RAS Weekend PLEASE AVOID PARKING IN THE VILLAGE OVERNIGHT ON SAT 18th JUNE 2022 Parking restrictions will begin to be implemented from 6:00pm on Saturday 18th June across from the Clermont Restaurant. Please do not park in the village overnight [...]
Cycling Ireland supports Rás 2022 Cáirde Rás Tailteann announces the support of Cycling Ireland who have stepped up again in 2022 to continue ultimately the support that originated from the various state Departments including Sport/Transport over decades, now continued via Sport Ireland and its long association with An Rás Tailteann. Cycling Ireland is the National [...]
10 Days To Go - Ras Tailteann There are only 10 days to go the prestigious final stage of this years RAS Tailteann which comes to Blackrock, Co. Louth on Sunday 19th June 2022. The 67th edition of the race will again travel clockwise around Ireland with stage finishes in Horse and Jockey, Castleisland, [...]
FESTINA ANNOUNCED AS SPONSORS Cáirde Rás Tailteann announces the support of Festina watches who have come on board to present the winner of the county rider daily award with a Festina watch for their efforts. Race Director Gerard Campbell observed “in another vote of confidence in our efforts to put An Rás Tailteann back on [...]
INTERNATIONAL TEAMS CONFIRMED USA - Good Guys Racing Team Reaffirming the appeal of An Rás Tailteann to the international cycling community. It is a testament to the stature of the race that again welcomes a team from the USA. This year the USA – Good Guys Racing Team, based out of the heart of New [...]
Ras Tailteann Colouring Competition Schools Art Competition Launched WHO SHOULD ENTER The competition is open to students attending schools in Blackrock, & Haggardstown, Co. Louth and should enter in one of the categories below: •Junior - 1st class •2nd - 4th class •5th - 6th class WHAT TO DO DOWNLOAD YOUR POSTER [...]
Rás Tailteann 2022 - Update UPDATE : - Cáirde Rás Tailteann announces opening of entries for domestic Irish club and county riders only. Effective immediately, entries are open. Teams can be entered by clicking on the following link: Ras Tailteann 2022 - Buy Tickets (eventmaster.ie) Entries are per team only. The event is [...]
RÁS TAILTEANN - SUN 19TH JUNE 2022 The Rás Tailteann 2022 five Day International Cycling Race around Ireland is crossing the finishing line in Blackrock on Sunday 19th June 2022. This event has previously been made up of 8 International Teams, 30 National Teams, over 170 professional cyclists and a cavalcade of [...]