Estonian triumphs in thrilling Rás opener
But yesterday he claimed all the glory and his first yellow jersey of the race when he won an exciting bunch sprint, fought out in glorious sunshine and a perfect setting in Templemore.
He had to share the limelight with Banteer’s pocket rocket, Páidi O’Brien from the young Murphy&Gunn/Sean Kelly-sponsored Ireland team, who grabbed second place in spectacular fashion, with former world junior champion Mark Scanlon, of the Ireland Subway/Eat Well team, fifth.
