Shane Stokes

RTÉ Sport cycling contributor

Dom Jackson (L) and his Foran CT team warded off attacks from the Irish to take overall victory. Photo: Lorraine O'Sullivan

Jackson holds off Irish pair to claim Rás glory

Dom Jackson had many nervous moments, with key rivals launching ever more urgent attacks on the final stage of the Rás Tailteann on Sunday, but he finally sealed victory at the finish in Bective, Co Meath.

Cycling • 26 May 24

Tom Martin of the UK Wheelbase team wins todays stage. Photo: Lorraine O'Sullivan

McDunphy and O'Brien remain in hunt for Rás success

Irish riders Conn McDunphy and Liam O'Brien remain locked on time with the British overall leader Dom Jackson at the end of Saturday's penultimate stage of the Rás Tailteann, with all three finishing in the main bunch on a tough hilly stage to Kildare town.

Cycling • 25 May 24

Cormac McGeough after crossing the finish line (Pic: Lorraine O'Sullivan)

McGeough bounces back to claim third stage win at Rás

Irish-registered American-born Cormac McGeough made up for his disappointment at losing his general classification chances on Thursday's second stage of the Rás by winning stage three in Cahir on Friday.

Cycling • 24 May 24

McDunphy wins stage two of Rás Tailteann

There was Irish success on day two of the Rás Tailteann on Thursday, with Conn McDunphy (USA: Skyline-Cadence) outsprinting Liam O'Brien (Team Ireland) into Sneem.

Cycling • 23 May 24

Alex Pritchard celebrates his victory in Kilmallock

Pritchard wins first stage of Rás Tailteann

Britain's Alex Pritchard won the opening stage of this year's Rás Tailteann, while defending champion Dillon Corkery got off to a solid start, leading in the main bunch after a three-man breakaway stayed clear to the finish line in Kilmallock.

Cycling • 22 May 24

Sam Bennett celebrates on the podium as overall winner

Bennett wins final stage to seal overall victory

Sam Bennett had a superb career breakthrough on Sunday, winning the final stage of the Four Days of Dunkirk and sealing the first general classification win of his professional career.

Cycling • 19 May 24

Bennett has won three stages of the Four Days of Dunkirk

Teamwork makes the Dunkirk dream work for Bennett

Sam Bennett is poised to follow in the wheeltracks of Stephen Roche in 1990, appearing set to win the Four Days of Dunkirk overall after a superb performance on Saturday's penultimate stage.

Cycling • 18 May 24

Sam Bennett extended his lead in the Four Days of Dunkirk

Bennett follows up with another victory in France

After taking his first victory since last July on Wednesday, Sam Bennett notched up another superb win on stage three of the Four Days of Dunkirk on Thursday.

Cycling • 16 May 24

Bennett celebrates after crossing the line to win Stage Two in Dunkirk

Bennett claims first victory of season in Dunkirk

Sam Bennett took his first victory of the season on Wednesday, blasting home ahead of the bunch on stage two of the Four Days of Dunkirk in France.

Cycling • 15 May 24

Eddie Dunbar and the Jayco AlUla squad during the pre-race presentation in Turin

Dunbar's Groundhog Day leads to Italian adventure

Corkman Eddie Dunbar was seventh overall in last year's Giro d'Italia. Things have gone less smoothly this time around but with the race starting today, he's hopeful the next three weeks will bring good news.

Cycling • 04 May 24