Ireland’s most prestigious cycling event set to visit Roscommon

Ireland’s most famous cycling race will visit North Roscommon later this year.

Stage one of Rás Tailteann will conclude in Boyle and also pass through Carrick-on-Shannon.

Following a ceremonial start in Drogheda Town Centre, the race will be neutralised onto the N51 towards Slane where the riders will pass the 0.0KM signs for the official start of Rás Tailteann 2025.

The stage will pass through the rolling roads of North Meath and Leitrim before a fast finish into Boyle, which is the home county of 2022 champion, Daire Feeley.

Stage two commences in Charlestown, Mayo and finishes in Clifden while the third stage starts in Cong.

The fifth and final stage finishes in Bective, County Meath.

The 70th edition of the Rás Tailteann will take place from May 21st to May 25th, 2025.

Ahead of the route launch, Race Director Ger Campbell said:

“We are really excited to release the route for the 70th edition of Rás Tailteann.

“I am super proud of the event we managed to get back on the road in 2022 and have grown from strength to strength each year since. Being able to start the 70th edition of the race in my hometown is very special to me. It is also great to return to some traditional cycling strongholds along the way.

“This is a very special event, and we hope that 2025, recognising the 70th edition, is a chance for everyone who has any connection with the event to come out and see the 2025 ‘Men of the Rás.

“We can’t wait to see you all on the start line in Drogheda on May 21st – just over three months to go.”