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Megan Armitage forced to withdraw from women’s Tour de France with concussion

Megan Armitage forced to withdraw from women’s Tour de France with concussion

Offaly rider reveals she was hit head on by a bus while training for race on Thursday

Fri Jul 21 2023 - 14:17
Megan Armitage to make history in women’s Tour de France

Megan Armitage to make history in women’s Tour de France

The Offaly rider was confirmed for the race on Monday by her Arkéa Pro Cycling Team

Mon Jul 17 2023 - 20:30
Darren Rafferty turns professional with EF Education-EasyPost

Darren Rafferty turns professional with EF Education-EasyPost

The Irishman sealed the biggest win of his career in Italy on Sunday

Mon Jul 17 2023 - 15:21
Darren Rafferty seals overall victory in prestigious Italian stage race

Darren Rafferty seals overall victory in prestigious Italian stage race

Irishman is expected to turn professional next year, with several teams approaching him

Sun Jul 16 2023 - 20:49
Lara Gillespie takes her second European title of the weekend

Lara Gillespie takes her second European title of the weekend

Darren Rafferty leads in the Giro Ciclistico della Valle d’Aosta-Mont Blanc in Italy

Sat Jul 15 2023 - 21:03
Ireland’s Lara Gillespie takes European points race title in Portugal

Ireland’s Lara Gillespie takes European points race title in Portugal

Stage 3 of the Eurocycles Eurobaby Junior Tour of Ireland cancelled due to bad weather

Fri Jul 14 2023 - 21:12
Oisín Ferrity wins stage three of Junior Tour of Ireland

Oisín Ferrity wins stage three of Junior Tour of Ireland

Liam O’Brien stays in yellow jersey but sees his lead cut by Hudson Lubbers

Thu Jul 13 2023 - 21:14
Sam Bennett preparing for world championships after Tour de France snub

Sam Bennett preparing for world championships after Tour de France snub

Liam O’Brien retained his yellow jersey of race leadership at the Eurocycles Eurobaby Junior Tour of Ireland

Wed Jul 12 2023 - 22:08
Liam O’Brien takes stage win and first yellow jersey in Junior Tour of Ireland

Liam O’Brien takes stage win and first yellow jersey in Junior Tour of Ireland

The race continues on Tuesday with a 103 kilometre stage starting and finishing in Ennis

Tue Jul 11 2023 - 21:34
Sam Bennett takes second stage victory at Sibiu Tour

Sam Bennett takes second stage victory at Sibiu Tour

Irish rider also dominated the green jersey competition for most consistent rider

Sun Jul 09 2023 - 19:48
Sam Bennett sends message with victory in Romania

Sam Bennett sends message with victory in Romania

Cyclist bounces back after his non-selection for the Tour de France

Thu Jul 06 2023 - 18:46
Sam Bennett back in action after disappointment of missing out on Tour de France

Sam Bennett back in action after disappointment of missing out on Tour de France

Carrick-on-Suir rider, who was passed over for the Tour by his Bora-Hansgrohe team, has a chance to show his form at Sibiu Tour in Romania

Wed Jul 05 2023 - 21:01
Tour de France: Peloton rolls out of Bilbao without Irish riders but future remains bright

Tour de France: Peloton rolls out of Bilbao without Irish riders but future remains bright

Sam Bennett spoke of his shock and confusion at being overlooked by Bora-hansgrohe

Sat Jul 01 2023 - 05:00
‘I should be there. I deserve my place’: Sam Bennett admits shock at missing Tour de France

‘I should be there. I deserve my place’: Sam Bennett admits shock at missing Tour de France

‘I just don’t know what direction to take now’ says 2020 green jersey winner

Thu Jun 29 2023 - 19:23
Ben Healy dominates Irish road race championships as his brilliant season rolls on

Ben Healy dominates Irish road race championships as his brilliant season rolls on

22-year-old finished over four minutes ahead of last year’s champion Rory Townsend in Dungannon

Sun Jun 25 2023 - 19:14
Gillespie and Dunwoody sprint to national road race victories

Gillespie and Dunwoody sprint to national road race victories

Gillespie comfortably outsprinted competitors to the line in Dungannon

Sat Jun 24 2023 - 22:08
Ryan Mullen holds off competition from Ben Healy to win Ireland National Time Trial Championships

Ryan Mullen holds off competition from Ben Healy to win Ireland National Time Trial Championships

Mullen’s success in Dungannon is his sixth win at the championships

Fri Jun 23 2023 - 13:23
Lara Gillespie riding high again as career regains momentum

Lara Gillespie riding high again as career regains momentum

After two years afflicted by injuries and illness, the Enniskerry cyclist is reasserting her exceptional talent

Fri Jun 23 2023 - 05:00
Sam Bennett again passed over for Tour de France selection

Sam Bennett again passed over for Tour de France selection

Bennett’s absence means there will likely be no Irish riders represented at the Tour this year

Thu Jun 22 2023 - 11:36
Giro d’Italia stage winner Ben Healy extends with EF Education-Easypost team

Giro d’Italia stage winner Ben Healy extends with EF Education-Easypost team

Cycling Ireland has announced the names of the riders confirmed for national championships

Tue Jun 20 2023 - 19:13
Darren Rafferty ‘can’t really believe’ Giro Next Gen runner-up finish

Darren Rafferty ‘can’t really believe’ Giro Next Gen runner-up finish

He will now be one of the top names competing in the Irish time trial championships

Mon Jun 19 2023 - 19:00
Darren Rafferty finishes a superb second overall in under 23 Giro d’Italia

Darren Rafferty finishes a superb second overall in under 23 Giro d’Italia

His performance in the Giro Next Gen dramatically increase the odds of the Dungannon rider landing a major pro contract for 2024

Sun Jun 18 2023 - 20:39
Darren Rafferty poised for second place overall in Giro Next Gen after mountains showdown

Darren Rafferty poised for second place overall in Giro Next Gen after mountains showdown

Rafferty’s team-mate Jan Christen wins stage and dedicates it to Swiss compatriot Gino Mäder

Sun Jun 18 2023 - 12:47
Darren Rafferty stays second overall heading into crucial mountain stage at Giro Next Gen

Darren Rafferty stays second overall heading into crucial mountain stage at Giro Next Gen

Cormac McGeough wins stage two of the Tour de Beauce in Canada

Fri Jun 16 2023 - 19:06
Darren Rafferty remains a superb second overall in Giro Next Gen

Darren Rafferty remains a superb second overall in Giro Next Gen

Irish rider finishes alongside all his main rivals on tough stage

Thu Jun 15 2023 - 17:05
Darren Rafferty up to second in Giro Next Gen after finishing third on famous Stelvio climb

Darren Rafferty up to second in Giro Next Gen after finishing third on famous Stelvio climb

19-year-old from Dungannon puts in brilliant performance in the race to the 2,757-metre high summit

Thu Jun 15 2023 - 10:54
Darren Rafferty remains ninth overall in Giro Next Gen

Darren Rafferty remains ninth overall in Giro Next Gen

Ronan McLaughlin shatters Mizen to Malin record, covering 568-kilometre distance in 15 hours, 30 minutes

Tue Jun 13 2023 - 18:30
Ireland’s Darren Rafferty on the attack and inside top 10 in Giro Next Gen

Ireland’s Darren Rafferty on the attack and inside top 10 in Giro Next Gen

Conn McDunphy and Imogen Cotter take Road National Series races

Mon Jun 12 2023 - 14:35
Sam Bennett set to line out in Tour de France after last year’s absence

Sam Bennett set to line out in Tour de France after last year’s absence

The Carrick-on-Suir native missed out on participating in last year’s event

Wed Jun 07 2023 - 17:04
Sam Bennett relegated in France after placing second on stage three of Critérium du Dauphiné

Sam Bennett relegated in France after placing second on stage three of Critérium du Dauphiné

The race jury ruled that the Carrick-on-Suir rider had broken the rules in deviating from his line

Tue Jun 06 2023 - 19:02
Sam Bennett solid in tough finale at Critérium du Dauphiné

Sam Bennett solid in tough finale at Critérium du Dauphiné

Irishman aiming to show form in the race in order to make sure of selection for the Tour de France

Mon Jun 05 2023 - 19:03
Further World Cup gold for Katie-George Dunlevy and Linda Kelly

Further World Cup gold for Katie-George Dunlevy and Linda Kelly

Irish also take silver and bronze on the final day of the Paracycling World Cup

Tue May 30 2023 - 14:36
Katie-George Dunlevy and Linda Kelly chasing more gold after latest World Cup success

Katie-George Dunlevy and Linda Kelly chasing more gold after latest World Cup success

They recorded a time of 37 minutes 50.63 seconds in Saturday’s time trial

Mon May 29 2023 - 16:03
Mark Cavendish wins final stage as Eddie Dunbar seals seventh overall in Giro d’Italia

Mark Cavendish wins final stage as Eddie Dunbar seals seventh overall in Giro d’Italia

British sprinter secures 54th Grand Tour stage win of his career in the week he announced he is to retire

Sun May 28 2023 - 18:51
Primož Roglič set for Giro d’Italia victory after dominant time trial

Primož Roglič set for Giro d’Italia victory after dominant time trial

Eddie Dunbar looks set for a superb seventh-place overall when the race finishes in Rome on Sunday

Sat May 27 2023 - 18:13
Eddie Dunbar slips to fifth overall in Giro d’Italia on daunting final climb of stage

Eddie Dunbar slips to fifth overall in Giro d’Italia on daunting final climb of stage

Santiago Buitrago of Bahrain-Victorious took the stage while Geraint Thomas retains the pink jersey

Fri May 26 2023 - 17:30
Giro d’Italia: Eddie Dunbar up to fourth after another superb mountain performance

Giro d’Italia: Eddie Dunbar up to fourth after another superb mountain performance

Ben Healy loses King of the mountains jersey to Thibaut Pinot on stage 18

Thu May 25 2023 - 17:18
Giro d’Italia: Dunbar and Healy keep their powder dry for stiffer tests as Dainese takes 17th stage

Giro d’Italia: Dunbar and Healy keep their powder dry for stiffer tests as Dainese takes 17th stage

Dunbar remains fifth overall while Healy faces two big days defending his King of the Mountains jersey

Wed May 24 2023 - 17:39
Giro d’Italia: Eddie Dunbar up to fifth overall after finishing fourth on stage 16

Giro d’Italia: Eddie Dunbar up to fifth overall after finishing fourth on stage 16

Ben Healy takes over the King of the Mountains category after strong day of climbing

Tue May 23 2023 - 19:56
Eddie Dunbar ‘very happy’ as Giro d’Italia heads into toughest stages

Eddie Dunbar ‘very happy’ as Giro d’Italia heads into toughest stages

Irishman sits eighth overall, 3′40 behind race leader Bruno Armirail

Mon May 22 2023 - 21:38
Ben Healy edged out for second Giro d’Italia stage win in tight sprint to the line

Ben Healy edged out for second Giro d’Italia stage win in tight sprint to the line

Eddie Dunbar remains eighth overall, three minutes and 40 seconds behind the race leader

Sun May 21 2023 - 18:42
Dillon Corkery wins Rás Tailteann with dramatic final day attack

Dillon Corkery wins Rás Tailteann with dramatic final day attack

He jumped from seventh overnight to the final race victory after a brilliant performance

Sun May 21 2023 - 16:11
Dillon Corkery takes Irish stage win in Rás Tailteann

Dillon Corkery takes Irish stage win in Rás Tailteann

French-based Corkman powered home at the head of the peloton in Monaghan

Sat May 20 2023 - 21:46
Eddie Dunbar bounces back in Giro d’Italia after late puncture to protect general classification chances

Eddie Dunbar bounces back in Giro d’Italia after late puncture to protect general classification chances

Mix-up saw Dunbar initially listed as finishing second-last on the stage, but the error was rectified for final results

Sat May 20 2023 - 20:32
Rás Tailteann: Leader McGoldrick survives big scare as defending champion Feeley loses time after crash

Rás Tailteann: Leader McGoldrick survives big scare as defending champion Feeley loses time after crash

Australian Matthew Fox wins sprint finish to stage for the second straight day

Fri May 19 2023 - 19:49
Eddie Dunbar puts in late attack in Giro d’Italia and  remains seventh overall

Eddie Dunbar puts in late attack in Giro d’Italia and remains seventh overall

Colombian Einer Rubio takes stage shortened to 74.6 kilometres due to poor weather

Fri May 19 2023 - 17:50
Eddie Dunbar seventh overall heading into crucial Giro d’Italia stage

Eddie Dunbar seventh overall heading into crucial Giro d’Italia stage

Top 10 in the general classification are separated by just two minutes and 48 seconds

Thu May 18 2023 - 21:02
Rás Tailteann: Matthew Fox wins-62-man bunch sprint to secure more British team success

Rás Tailteann: Matthew Fox wins-62-man bunch sprint to secure more British team success

Irish teenager Patrick O’Loughlin goes close to stage win in Ennis

Thu May 18 2023 - 19:35
Eddie Dunbar avoids the chaos to move up to seventh overall in Giro d’Italia

Eddie Dunbar avoids the chaos to move up to seventh overall in Giro d’Italia

Conor McGoldrick wins opening stage of Rás Tailteann

Wed May 17 2023 - 19:37
Dunbar improves two places to ninth overall in Giro

Dunbar improves two places to ninth overall in Giro

Denmark’s Mangus Cort wins stage on cold and wet day

Tue May 16 2023 - 19:05
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