Castleisland the Headquarters for Easter Time Rás Mumhan

Castleisland the Headquarters for Easter Time Rás Mumhan

Cycling Munster organisers are delighted to announce that Rás Mumhan will once again take to the roads over the Easter Weekend. As with 2022, the River Island Hotel, Castleisland is the race headquarters and will act as a centre point for all stages. Open to Juniors and Seniors The race is open to both senior…

Centenary of the N.A.C.A.I Foundation Celebrated in Currans

Centenary of the N.A.C.A.I Foundation Celebrated in Currans

The centenary of the foundation of the N.A.C.A.I. was celebrated in great style at Daly’s Riverside Inn, Currans on December 28th 2022. Representatives of athletic clubs from all parts of Kerry took part. The N.A.C.A.I. contributed a lot since its foundation to athletics and cycling on the island of Ireland and former athletes and cyclists…

An Rás Tailteann Makes a Welcome Return to Castleisland Tomorrow

An Rás Tailteann Makes a Welcome Return to Castleisland Tomorrow

  The Rás Tailteann makes a welcome return to the roads of Ireland this week with the race commencing in Dublin today, June 15th and heading for Kerry tomorrow with a stage end in Castleisland. The second stage of the race will be over 31 kilometres of Kerry roads but these could prove to be…

Rás Tailteann 2022 Set for a June 16th Stage End in Castleisland

Rás Tailteann 2022 Set for a June 16th Stage End in Castleisland

Cáirde Rás Tailteann has announced that plans are moving ahead regarding the return of An Rás Tailteann to the roads of Ireland this year – and the great race will have its second stage end in Castleisland on the afternoon on June 16th. However, the race and its associated riders and back-up will then transfer…

Castleisland’s Rás Tailteann Summer Stage End Postponed Due to Virus

Castleisland’s Rás Tailteann Summer Stage End Postponed Due to Virus

Castleisland’s summertime losses are mounting this week with the announcement that the Rás Tailteann – for which a stage end and start were scheduled in the town on June 11th. and 12th. – have been postponed due to the uncertainty surrounding the ongoing Covid-19 virus. Cáirde Rás Tailteann “Following the recent developments and recommendations from…

History Behind Ahern’s BMW/OPEL Kerry RÁS Team

History Behind Ahern’s BMW/OPEL Kerry RÁS Team

Killarney Cycling Club members are delighted to announce that they are to enter a Kerry Team in the An Post RAS 2014 and in partnership with Castleisland based Ahern’s BMW/Opel. The An Post Rás is an annual, eight-day, stage race around Ireland. The race is Ireland’s number one cycling event and will take place from May…