Rás Tailteann passing through Kildare towns and villages

The 70th edition of the Rás Tailteann, which will pass through Co Kildare, will take place from May 21st to May 25th , 2025.

The 2025 edition of the race is again five stages and will take on over 760KM along the roads of The Emerald Isle, including 13 categorised climbs.

Stage 5 on May 25th will start in Kildare Town and continue to Milltown – Kilmeague – Allenwood – Derrinturn – Kilshanroe –Johnstown Bridge – Longwood – Dunsany and finish in Bective in Co Meath.

Ahead of the route launch, Race Director Ger Campbell said:
“We are really excited to release the route for the 70th edition of Rás Tailteann. I am super proud of the event we managed to get back on the road in 2022 and have grown from strength to strength each year since. Being able to start the 70th edition of the race in my hometown is very special to me. It is also great to return to some traditional cycling strongholds along the way.

"Each stage has its own twist which some suiting climbers, sprinters or punchers. I think stage four into Mountrath is going to be very telling with a very difficult category one climb just 15KM out from the finish – that very well could decide the race.
Again, I just want to thank all our sponsors, supporters and volunteers who help to make this possible. Planning is at a very advanced stage, and we will be releasing entry details in the very near future.

"This is a very special event, and we hope that 2025, recognising the 70th edition, is a chance for everyone who has any connection with the event to come out and see the 2025 ‘Men of the Rás’. We can’t wait to see you all on the start line in Drogheda on May 21st – just over three months to go!”

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