Rás Mumhan

Kerry Group Rás Mumhan 2 - 5 April 2010

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Kerry Group

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‘Kerry Group Rás Mumhan’, the first major stage race of the Irish cycle racing calendar, will take place over the Easter Weekend from Good Friday April 02 to Easter Monday April 05, 2010. Kerry Group will once again be the main sponsor of this premier four day International stage race, which is based in Killorglin, Co. Kerry.kerrygroup150x58Announcing the continuing sponsorship, Frank Hayes, Director of Corporate Affairs, Kerry Group said: “This sporting occasion plays a crucial role in promoting cycle racing in Ireland and it is evident from the level of interest shown to date at both local and national level, coupled with the success of the 2009 event, that the Kerry Group Rás Mumhan is held in high esteem among cyclists in Ireland”.

Race Secretary, Mary Concannon thanked Kerry Group for their continued sponsorship and said: “Kerry Group’s association with the Rás has taken the event to a new level with significant interest from cyclists in the international arena”.

Kerry Group Rás Mumhan is again open to amateur riders. The race route guide for all stages is currently being finalised and will be released within the next ten days. The highlight of the 2010 Rás will be the new stage on Easter Saturday which will take riders over the Healy Pass and finishing on top of Moll’s Gap.

Any clubs, teams or individuals interested in taking part in the race should contact the Race Secretary, Mary Concannon: Tel: +353 64-44396 / +353 87-2802071, maryconcannon@eircom.net.

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Rás Mumhan is one of the premier cycling events in Ireland, Run by Killorglin Credit Union Cycling Club, it takes place in Kerry over Easter weekend. With Killorglin as its base, it passes through some of the most stunning scenery in Kerry and from the cyclists’ point of view, some of the most demanding terrain.

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The 2010 route should provide exciting and demanding racing that is typical of Rás Mumhan, especially with the addition of a summit finish on the CAT 2  Molls Gap on the 2nd stage.

We look forward to seeing everyone over the Easter Weekend.

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