'If I never do anything in cycling again I'll cherish this moment forever'

New Rás champion Daire Feeley has no regrets about turning his back on a full time cycling career

Overall winner Daire Feeley of the Cork All Human/Velo Revolution team celebrates after the finish Pic : Lorraine O'Sullivan

Daire Feeley realised a childhood dream on Sunday when he won the Rás Tailteann - the first Irishman to do so since Stephen Gallagher in 2008.

Last year's number one-ranked amateur in the country came into the race as a warm favourite and lived up to that tag with an assured and measured display over the five days.