By Dan Walsh at Ross Road, Enniscorthy
Liam Flanagan of the APS Pro Cycling Team has won Stage 3 of Rás Tailteann after 155.6km from Mitchelstown to Enniscorthy today (Friday).
The American claimed that victory, from a breakaway, solo just ahead of yesterday’s winner, and new yellow jersey, Tim Shoreman (Wheelbase Cabtech-Castelli).
Once again, Conn McDunphy (APS Pro Cycling) was 3rd, like Thursday, while fellow Irishman George Peden (PB Performance) took 4th place.
The Mitchelstown Enniscorthy arrived via Carley’s Bridge and the stage finish was at the entrance to The Showgrounds on Ross Road where a fine crowd gathered to cheer home the riders and welcome the Rás to Enniscorthy.
Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy welcomed the riders and the Rás team to Enniscorthy. She noted Rás stage finishes over the years, with 2026 marking the first time the race has finished in the town in 20 years.
Minister for Housing, Heritage and Local Government James Browne TD, Cllrs Aidan Browne, John O’Rourke, Trish Byrne, Pat Kehoe and Pat O’Rourke shared the main podium with sponsors and officials.
Liam Ruth, stage end organiser, said: “It is a great honour for Enniscorthy to host a stage finish of Rás Tailteann. The race has a special place in Irish sport, and it will be fantastic to welcome the riders, teams, officials and supporters to the town.”
John Butler, Chairperson of Slaney Cycling Club and stage end organiser, added; “We would encourage people to come out, enjoy the occasion and help create a memorable finish in Enniscorthy.”
Cairde Rás Tailteann sincerely thanked Slaney Cycling Club, Wexford County Council, District Manager Claire Lawless, local Cllr John O’Rourke, who lives very close to the finish line, Enniscorthy Rugby Club, the Enniscorthy Showgrounds Committee, Enniscorthy Gardai and the many cycling clubs from across Wexford who supported the event.
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