King and Queen of the Roads crowned by Irish double at Ballincurrig

Arthur McDonagh and Kelly Mallon come through to take the honours in Co. Cork

Pictured at Ballincurrig on Sunday at the King of the Roads was eventual winner Arthur McDonagh. Pic: Denis Boyle

Arthur McDonagh and Kelly Mallon are King and Queen of the Roads after delivering an Irish double at Ballincurrig on Sunday.

McDonagh was at his best in the most emphatic win in the 40-year history of Hurley’s of Midleton King of the Roads. He led from the off, delivering much of the same magic he produced in the semi-final. What was anticipated to be a real battle with All-Ireland champion, Ethan Rafferty, never caught fire. McDonagh was at the very top of his game, while Rafferty was well below par.