A group of chilrdren in Longford town cheer on the riders at the start of stage two
The riders in action between Longford and RoscommonThe peloton pass through Athleague, Co RoscommonThe peloton leaves AthleagueA general view of stage two between Mountbellew and Caltra, Co GalwayButcher John Glynn an his mother Eileen watch competitors in action in Ahascragh, Co GalwayA general view of the riders as they cross the River Shannon in PortumnaEventual stage winner Shane Archbold in action during the stageArchbold celebrates his win in NenaghNew yellow-jersey wearer Peter HawkinsMadeline McGovern, director of corporate and strategic development LeasePlan, presents the stage leader jersey to Marcin Bialoblocki