European heavyweights sign up for gruelling Rás Mumhan

It promises to be one of the most gruelling editions of the race in recent years and yesterday, at the official launch of the Kerry Group Rás Mumhan in Killorglin, a stellar lineup was revealed, with teams from Holland, England, the Isle of Man and France to converge on Kerry over the Easter weekend.

Launching the event, Arts, Heritage & the Gaeltacht Minister Jimmy Deenihan, described the race as “one of the institutions of Irish cycle racing, which is known far and wide as one of the toughest races on these islands”.

More than 165 riders have already signed up for the event and Mr Deenihan has credited Kerry Group as playing a “significant role in raising the profile of the race”.