Roscommon cyclist firmly in the hunt after second stage of Rás Tailteann
Daire Feeley pictured with Olivia and Liam Feeley in Boyle following yesterday's opening stage of the Rás Tailteann, which finished in the North Roscommon Town on Wednesday afternoon. Picture: Gerard O'Loughlin
Roscommon’s Daire Feeley has produced a strong showing on today’s Stage Two of Rás Tailteann to ensure he is firmly in the mix.
Feeley finished today’s stage, which is the longest of the five days, in fourth position.
This result means the Burren CC rider sits sixth overall in the General Classification, just 10 seconds behind leader Odhran Doogan.
Doogan finished today’s stage, which ran from Charlestown to Clifden, in third place. The stage was won by the UK’s Will Perrett.
Feeley sits third place for the Dermot Dignam County Rider award, a new prize that will be presented for the first time on Sunday. The trophy will honour the highest placed rider competing for any of Ireland’s county teams.
Tomorrow’s stage will commence in Cong. After setting off from Cong, the riders will take in scenery along the Wild Atlantic Way before they face the fast finish towards Miltown Malbay in County Clare.
