McKenna leads charge as international field battle for Rás Mumhan glory

The Kerry Group Rás Mumhan, one of the premier events on the Irish cycling calendar, will get underway today with 190 cyclists representing 37 teams taking to the start in Killorglin.

Now in its 34th edition, the prestigious four-day race will include elite teams from England and Holland to challenge the cream of Irish domestic cyclists.

One to watch for this weekend will be former race-winner Sean McKenna who will be riding in the colours of the Irish Development Team. He comes into the race as hot favourite having won the Des Hanlon Memorial in Carlow last weekend.