Cycling Ireland Sponsor 2023 Rás Tailteann King Of The Hills Jersey
Cycling Ireland and Cáirde Rás Tailteann are pleased to announce that Cycling Ireland will sponsor the 2023 Rás Tailteann King Of The Hills Jersey.
We are proud to continue our long association with the prestigious international stage race and look forward to the this year’s edition after a hugely successful 2022 edition.
The 2023 Rás Tailteann takes place from May 17th to 21st and fans can look forward to five stages with finishes in Birr, Ennis, Castlebar, Monaghan, and Blackrock, Co Louth.
Cycling Ireland will enter an Ireland National Team selection in the race comprising of four U23 riders under the guidance of a road captain and team DS, Martyn Irvine.
Cycling Ireland will announce the team selection in due course.
Race Director Gerard Campbell said:
“Cycling Ireland has been one of An Rás Tailteann’s most consistent supporters over the years. They have continued their vital support of this event in 2023, as well as many others in the Irish Cycling calendar. Our sincerest thanks to Cycling Ireland for their recognition of how critical this event is, not just for the development of our talented athletes, but also for the role this event plays in bringing the Irish cycling community together. Cáirde Rás Tailteann appreciate the work Cycling Ireland have done to facilitate the smooth transfer of knowledge, skills and experience between the generations of volunteers within the wider national cycling community, which makes this event possible”.
Cycling Ireland CEO Chris Kitchen said:
“An Rás Tailteann was a huge success last year, and we are looking forward to the 2023 edition with great excitement. Cycling Ireland is pleased to support the prestigious international stage race, which gives top domestic riders the opportunity to compete on home roads against teams from around the world. With finishes in Birr, Ennis, Castlebar, Monaghan, and Blackrock, Co Louth, there are ample opportunities for fans to catch a glimpse of the riders in action.”