Monday 24th November 2014.
Kerry Group Rás Mumhan, the first major Stage Race of the Irish Cycle racing season will take place over the 4 days of Easter weekend from April 3rd to April 6th 2015.
Speaking about the race, Mr. Frank Hayes, Director of Corporate Affairs, Kerry Group, said: “Kerry Group is delighted to sponsor this premier cycling event which grows in stature every year. The success of the event is testament to the hard work of the Race Committee whose dedication has ensured that the Kerry Group Rás is now recognised internationally as one of the top competitive stage races in Ireland & Britain”.
Commercial Director Rory McGillicuddy said “Kerry Group is one of the top sporting sponsorship brands in the country and the fact that they are continuing their support of the event is a big statement that the race is continuing to go from strength to strength”.
The format of the race will remain the same – with 4 road stages covering a total distance of over 500km. The details of each stage will be released shortly. A field of up to 200 riders representing teams from across Ireland, the UK and Europe will be at the starting line on Good Friday 3rd April 2015.
Clubs & teams interested in taking part in the race should contact the Race Secretary/Organiser, Mary Concannon by email at maryconcannon15@gmail.com or by phone at 00 353 64 6644396 / 00 353 87 2802071,
