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Ben Healy secures pro contract with WorldTour squad EF Education-Nippo

Ben Healy secures pro contract with WorldTour squad EF Education-Nippo

21-year-old ‘very excited’ to link up with American team in the new year

Tue Oct 05 2021 - 18:45
Nicolas Roche retires from professional cycling

Nicolas Roche retires from professional cycling

The 37-year-old’s announcement comes after a career including 22 Grand Tour finishes

Mon Oct 04 2021 - 18:36
Ryan Mullen completes impressive double at national championships

Ryan Mullen completes impressive double at national championships

Sam Bennett continues to build back up to full race fitness

Sun Oct 03 2021 - 20:42
Sam Bennett says his knee is ‘pretty much perfect’ after injury

Sam Bennett says his knee is ‘pretty much perfect’ after injury

Irish rider is hoping to complete the elite road race at nationals on Sunday

Sat Oct 02 2021 - 15:52
Darren Rafferty completes national championships double in Wicklow

Darren Rafferty completes national championships double in Wicklow

Junior title means Rafferty has now taken two national wins in three days

Sat Oct 02 2021 - 15:11
Big battle in store at Cycling Ireland’s national road championships

Big battle in store at Cycling Ireland’s national road championships

The junior men will be first off, beginning their 96 kilometre race at 9am on Saturday

Fri Oct 01 2021 - 21:54
Strong field to battle for Irish national time trial titles on Thursday

Strong field to battle for Irish national time trial titles on Thursday

Ben Healy, just 21 years of age, has taken the decision to declare himself as an elite rider

Wed Sept 29 2021 - 20:10
Daire Feeley and Fiona Mangan head to national championships on a high

Daire Feeley and Fiona Mangan head to national championships on a high

Both came home with victories in the men’s and women’s National Road Series

Mon Sept 27 2021 - 17:14
Julian Alaphilippe retains rainbow jersey as he defends world title in Belgium

Julian Alaphilippe retains rainbow jersey as he defends world title in Belgium

Ireland’s Rory Townsend was part of early break before dropping out of race

Sun Sept 26 2021 - 18:26
Italy’s Elisa Balsamo scoops first senior world title with superb sprint

Italy’s Elisa Balsamo scoops first senior world title with superb sprint

Zoe Backstedt edges Schmid to take junior women’s world championship gold

Sat Sept 25 2021 - 21:36
Darren Rafferty rides solidly in junior world championships

Darren Rafferty rides solidly in junior world championships

Adam Ward performs strongly in the under-23 men’s road race

Fri Sept 24 2021 - 19:53
Darren Rafferty best of the Irish so far at world road championships

Darren Rafferty best of the Irish so far at world road championships

‘I would have loved a top 10 today but I just didn’t have enough to get there’

Tue Sept 21 2021 - 19:10
Sam Bennett withdraws from world road race championships

Sam Bennett withdraws from world road race championships

Rider decides not to represent Ireland as he continues comeback from a knee injury

Tue Sept 21 2021 - 11:13
Ben Healy affected by illness in world championships time trial

Ben Healy affected by illness in world championships time trial

‘I was actually physically throwing up. It was just one of those days to forget, really’

Mon Sept 20 2021 - 15:01
Mullen and Christie begin Irish world championship campaign

Mullen and Christie begin Irish world championship campaign

Defending champion Filippo Ganna of Italy was quickest in Belgium

Sun Sept 19 2021 - 20:46
Dan Martin: ‘I realised that it wasn’t the same old races I was bored of, it was just cycling’

Dan Martin: ‘I realised that it wasn’t the same old races I was bored of, it was just cycling’

Irish cyclist has always known the moment to go, right down to his retirement from the sport

Sat Sept 18 2021 - 08:30
Sam Bennett back in action for pro team as tension continues

Sam Bennett back in action for pro team as tension continues

Carrick-on-Suir rider last competed for Deceuninck-QuickStep in Portugal in May

Fri Sept 17 2021 - 18:29
Darren Rafferty rewarded for strong season with pro contract

Darren Rafferty rewarded for strong season with pro contract

Dungannon rider signs deal with prestigious youth squad Hagens Berman Axeon

Mon Sept 13 2021 - 20:22
Dan Martin remains seventh overall at Tour of Britain

Dan Martin remains seventh overall at Tour of Britain

Yves Lampaert wins seventh stage to Edinburgh

Sat Sept 11 2021 - 18:32
Shackley takes over lead at Rás na mBan after time trial victory

Shackley takes over lead at Rás na mBan after time trial victory

The stage race continues on Saturday evening with a criterium in Kilkenny City

Sat Sept 11 2021 - 14:55
Dan Martin remains in seventh spot at the Tour of Britain

Dan Martin remains in seventh spot at the Tour of Britain

Belgium’s Wout van Aert wins stage six to close gap on leader Ethan Hayter

Fri Sept 10 2021 - 16:20
Loes Adegeest skates home to take stage two of Rás na mBan

Loes Adegeest skates home to take stage two of Rás na mBan

Round-up: Dan Martin stays seventh overall in Tour of Britain

Thu Sept 09 2021 - 20:34
Dan Martin moves up to seventh overall at Tour of Britain

Dan Martin moves up to seventh overall at Tour of Britain

Irish rider was forced to chase hard alone to the summit after being left behind early

Wed Sept 08 2021 - 18:27
Darren Rafferty two seconds off a medal at European championships

Darren Rafferty two seconds off a medal at European championships

Irish cyclist finished 42 seconds behind the winner of junior time trial in Trento

Wed Sept 08 2021 - 14:59
Surprise return for Sam Bennett at European championships

Surprise return for Sam Bennett at European championships

The Irish cyclist has been on the sidelines for many months with a knee injury

Tue Sept 07 2021 - 13:55
Dan Martin to end career in style before chasing ‘exciting new challenges’ in life

Dan Martin to end career in style before chasing ‘exciting new challenges’ in life

One of the best Irish riders ever, he won a rare hat-trick in the three Grand Tours

Sat Sept 04 2021 - 14:43
Dunlevy and McCrystal win gold in road race to claim third medal at Paralympics

Dunlevy and McCrystal win gold in road race to claim third medal at Paralympics

Duo’s powerful surge close to line sees them finish seven second ahead of British rivals

Sat Sept 04 2021 - 06:00
Katie-George Dunlevy and Eve McCrystal are golden again in the Tokyo rain

Katie-George Dunlevy and Eve McCrystal are golden again in the Tokyo rain

Irish duo win a second gold and third medal of Paralympics after searing late attack

Fri Sept 03 2021 - 09:56
O’Reilly goes close to second medal with fourth in H5 road race

O’Reilly goes close to second medal with fourth in H5 road race

‘I think fourth today was the best result I could have hoped for, to be honest’

Wed Sept 01 2021 - 10:51
Paralympics: Tandem duo Dunlevy and McCrystal power up to gold

Paralympics: Tandem duo Dunlevy and McCrystal power up to gold

Irish paracyclists add to their silver medal with scorching performance at time trial

Wed Sept 01 2021 - 06:00
Dunlevy and McCrystal scoop Paralympic gold with dazzling display

Dunlevy and McCrystal scoop Paralympic gold with dazzling display

‘It means the world. I just think we are after doing the ride of our lives. I can’t believe it’

Tue Aug 31 2021 - 09:58
Ireland name strong team for September’s Rás na mBan

Ireland name strong team for September’s Rás na mBan

Double national individual pursuit champion Kelly Murphy named among the four

Mon Aug 30 2021 - 21:51
Eve McCrystal: ‘We have our medal but we want two more’

Eve McCrystal: ‘We have our medal but we want two more’

McCrystal and Katie George Dunlevy will take huge confidence into next week’s road races

Sat Aug 28 2021 - 12:26
Lara Gillespie takes silver medal at the European U23 track championships

Lara Gillespie takes silver medal at the European U23 track championships

20-year-old gets Irish team off to superb start in the Netherlands

Tue Aug 17 2021 - 14:41
Ben Healy up to eighth overall in Tour de l’Avenir after third stage

Ben Healy up to eighth overall in Tour de l’Avenir after third stage

Irish team lie in sixth position overall as Dillon Corkery enjoys strong day

Mon Aug 16 2021 - 19:15
Ben Healy up to seventh overall in Tour de l’Avenir

Ben Healy up to seventh overall in Tour de l’Avenir

Matthew Teggart and Caoimhe O’Brien win John Beggs Memorial

Sat Aug 14 2021 - 22:54
Nicolas Roche rides strongly in Poland, Irish amateurs shine in France

Nicolas Roche rides strongly in Poland, Irish amateurs shine in France

37-year-old veteran looking to secure new contract for next season

Tue Aug 10 2021 - 20:47
Sam Bennett’s season and time at Deceuninck-QuickStep appears to be over

Sam Bennett’s season and time at Deceuninck-QuickStep appears to be over

Deceuninck-QuickStep team manager Patrick Lefevere backtracks on earlier comments

Sat Aug 07 2021 - 14:09
Sam Bennett confirms return to Bora team

Sam Bennett confirms return to Bora team

Fellow Irishman Ryan Mullen to join Bennett at Bora-hansgrohe

Tue Aug 03 2021 - 12:31
Mia Griffin an impressive ninth in France, Nicolas Roche chasing contract

Mia Griffin an impressive ninth in France, Nicolas Roche chasing contract

Roche is set to contest the Clasica San Sebastian in Northern Spain

Fri Jul 30 2021 - 21:24
Eddie Dunbar geared up to make a memorable debut in Olympic road race

Eddie Dunbar geared up to make a memorable debut in Olympic road race

In-form Cork man will hope to shine among fatigued Tour de France cyclists on Saturday

Fri Jul 23 2021 - 06:00
Martin fifth on final mountain stage of Tour de France as Pogacar wins again

Martin fifth on final mountain stage of Tour de France as Pogacar wins again

Yellow jersey holder all set for back-to-back successes in Paris

Thu Jul 15 2021 - 17:02
Dan Martin rolls in eighth as Sepp Kuss wins stage 15 of Tour de France

Dan Martin rolls in eighth as Sepp Kuss wins stage 15 of Tour de France

Irish rider came up just short after chasing victory in race to Andorra on Sunday

Sun Jul 11 2021 - 17:31
Kelly Murphy takes gold medal at Track Cycling Nations Cup in St Petersburg

Kelly Murphy takes gold medal at Track Cycling Nations Cup in St Petersburg

Mia Griffin and Lara Gillespie take bronze medals in St Petersburg

Sat Jul 10 2021 - 15:19
Team manager accuses Bennett of disrespect

Team manager accuses Bennett of disrespect

Irish rider due to leave Deceuninck-QuickStep at end of season

Mon Jun 28 2021 - 18:25
Van der Poel nabs yellow jersey in emotional tribute to grandfather Poulidor

Van der Poel nabs yellow jersey in emotional tribute to grandfather Poulidor

Dutch rider goes one better than his grandfather, nicknamed ‘The Eternal Second’

Sun Jun 27 2021 - 18:08
Julian Alaphilippe survives mayhem to grab dramatic Tour de France stage win

Julian Alaphilippe survives mayhem to grab dramatic Tour de France stage win

French rider avoids two big crashes on the opening stage of this year’s race

Sat Jun 26 2021 - 17:36
The agony of missing the Tour: Seán Kelly knows how Sam Bennett feels

The agony of missing the Tour: Seán Kelly knows how Sam Bennett feels

Five contenders for the yellow jersey ahead of 2021 Tour, and the five key stages

Sat Jun 26 2021 - 06:00
Sam Bennett’s exit from Tour de France sparks tension in his team

Sam Bennett’s exit from Tour de France sparks tension in his team

Team Deceuninck manager Patrick Lefevere questions Irish rider’s mindset after injury

Mon Jun 21 2021 - 21:16
Sam Bennett ruled out of Tour de France through injury

Sam Bennett ruled out of Tour de France through injury

Irish rider hasn’t recovered from knee injury in time to line up in Brittany on Saturday

Mon Jun 21 2021 - 14:21
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