Midlands Set To Play Key Role In Outcome Of Rás Tailteann

Tuesday, 22 March 2022 07:25

It's the first time the event is taking place in four years.

The midlands will play a crucial role in deciding the outcome of Rás Tailteann in 2022.

Stage four of the five day race will see the participants end a 154km spin with a sprint finish in Kilbeggan.

The following day they'll roll out from Kinnegad en-route to Blackrock, Co. Louth on the final stage.

It's the first time that the event will take place since 2018 due to a variety of issues.

Race Director Ger Campbell says:

"On behalf of myself and Cáirde Rás Tailteann. We are thrilled to be in a position to announce details of our event for 2022. After a difficult four-year absence, it is fantastic to look forward to this magnificent race returning to the highways and byways of Ireland.

We look forward to welcoming our visiting teams and most importantly, our own Irish based county riders back onto the prestigious and internationally unique platform that is the Rás. This year is all about getting the show back on the road and giving centre stage back to the county teams together with a balanced mix of overseas competitors. We are grateful to our funding partners and sponsors, details of which will be announced in the coming weeks, along with details of our visiting teams.

On a personal level it is a huge honour for me to be race director this year, given the respect I have for those who have held the position previously. We look forward to seeing you all on the roads of our beautiful country this coming June”

Rás Tailteann 2022 (Total: 756.8 kilometres)

• Stage 1, Wednesday June 15: Dublin to Horse and Jockey (140.2 kilometres)

• Stage 2, Thursday June 16: Horse and Jockey - Castleisland (154.8 kilometres)

• Stage 3, Friday June 17: Newcastlewest to Lisdoonvarna (172.1 kilometres)

• Stage 4, Saturday June 18: Lisdoonvarna to Kilbeggan (154.1 kilometres)

• Stage 5, Sunday June 19: Kinnegad to Blackrock (135.3 kilometres)