Cyclists from six countries tested by the 750 mile Tour of Ireland stage cycle race.
Limerick cameraman Eamonn O'Connor and director Michael O'Carroll filmed 'Win That Yellow Jersey' broadcast in the 'Action '73' series.
RTÉs award-winning team of Eamonn O'Connor and Michael O'Carroll present their view of life in the saddle as riders from six nations battle it out over some of the most scenic and torturous roads in Ireland.
RTÉ Guide, 24 August 1973, p24
The film tells the story of the Raleigh Dunlop eight day Tour of Ireland. It attempts to bring viewers an insight into the sport of stage cycling. It brings the personal triumphs and tragedies of the 85 cyclists from Ireland, England, Scotland, Holland, France and the United States.
Stage one takes the riders from Dublin to Carrick-on-Shannon. The film shows Doug Dailey (England), John Clewart (England) and John Howard (USA) ahead of the race.
Cycle racing is only for the fit. Multiple-stage racing in particular is for the athlete with guts, determination, a will to win and muscles as highly tuned as a thoroughbred.
The 750 mile race began at the GPO on Dublin's O'Connell Street and was spread in stages over eight days. The first stage of the race travelled 95 miles from Dublin to Carrick-on-Shannon.
The race for that yellow jersey was on.
Three hours and twenty minutes after the start in Dublin, the first riders arrived in Carrick-on-Shannon. First across the line were Paul Carbutt from Birmingham and Sandy Gilchrist from Scotland. The pair broke away from a group around 10 miles outside Carrick-on-Shannon and crossed the line around 50 seconds ahead of the pack.
'Win That Yellow Jersey' was broadcast on 30 August 1973. The presenter is Fred Cogley.
