Limerick Cycling Club

11/06/2026

Ras Luimni 2026
C1-2 & C3 Races
Finish Line Video

10/06/2026

Rás Luimní 2026 – Race Report

A big thank you from Limerick Cycling Club to all the riders who rolled up to Birdhill on Tuesday for this year’s Rás Luimní. We ran two races on the 30 km circuit along the old N7 – a 61 km C3 race and a 91 km combined C1–2 – and were delighted to see that both fields race hard, clean, and without incident, despite murky conditions at some points on the course.

The C3 race featured numerous attacks, but the bunch (and the headwind on the inbound leg) proved to be sticky. It all rumbled down to an arm-wrestle up the finishing ramp, with Stephen Gillman (Kanturk) powering clear of Dean O’Brien (Blarney), Paddy Sweeney (NCW) and Sean Conroy (GCA) Gabrielle Fox (Valencia SAV) took first lady, from Amy Kinsella (Carrick) and Siobhan Ardener (NCW).

The C1-2 race saw a nine-strong group break clear early doors, and this proved to be the decisive move. Paul Kennedy (Burren) has been in terrific form this season, and he deployed his power to forge clear of the break to finish alone, with Daragh McGee (Kanturk) winning the sprint from the break ahead of Daniel Bresnan (GCA). Last year’s C3 winner Marc Blain (Galway Bay) took first unplaced C2 in a four strong splinter from the main bunch.

Full Results
C1–2 Race
1. Paul Kennedy, Burren CC
2. Daragh McGee, Kanturk CC
3. Daniel Bresnan, Greenmount CA
4. Oran O'Callaghan, Kanturk CC
5. Ruari Woods, Burren CC
6. Dermot Radford, Dan Morrissey CT
7. Hugh Og Mulhearne, Asvillemur Cyclisme
8. Ciaran O'Sullivan, Greenmount CA
Unplaced C2. Marc Blain, Galway Bay CCC

C3 Race
1. Stephen Gillman, Kanturk CC
2. Dean O'Brien, Blarney CC
3. Paul Collins, Newcastlewest CC
4. Sean Conroy, Greenmount CA
5. Patrick Dundas, U/A Munster
6. Richard Quinn, CRNS
7. Dara Ryan, Limerick CC
8. Neil Deegan, Usher Irish Road Club

1st Lady: Gabrielle Fox, Valencia SAV
2nd Lady: Amy Kinsella, Carrick Wheelers
3rd Lady, Siobhan Ardener, Newcastlewest CC

Huge thanks to all our volunteers and marshals, including friends from Limerick Tri Club, for keeping things running smoothly: Sienna, Arthur, Dave, Phil, Frank, Richard, Declan, Stephen, Dan, Niall, Al, Ed, Sinead, Colm, Tony, Phil C., Malcolm, Fergus and Pat Mc. Thanks also to Ken, Chris and Mark on the motos, to Matt and Joe of Tipp Civil Defence, and to Peter and Jim on comms. Big shout out to The Coopers in Birdhill for hosting sign-on.

Video clips to follow.

08/06/2026

Rás Luimní 2026 – Update

A quick update for anyone racing Rás Luimní this Tuesday evening.

Sign-on will take place at The Coopers Bar, Birdhill and will close at 6.40 pm.
Both races roll out from Birdhill at 7.00 pm:

C1/C2: 7.00 pm
C3: 7.05 pm

Please allow enough time to sign on and get to the start area before rollout.

Entries are open on Eventmaster and booking is open until Monday.

https://eventmaster.ie/event/67qZCEpT5G⁠�

Ras Luimni C1/2 90.5 km: 3 laps of 30 km Ras Luimni C3/M50 60.5 km: 2x laps of 30 km

08/06/2026

Rás Luimní 2026 – Details

Rás Luimní takes place on Tuesday 9 June 2026 on the Birdhill / R445 circuit.

There are two races on the evening:
C1/2 Handicap – approx. 91 km
C3 / M50 – approx. 61 km
Roll-out times:
C1/2 at 7:00 pm
C3 at 7:05 pm

Sign-on:
The Coopers Bar, Birdhill
Sign-on closes at 18:40

Entries are closing on Eventmaster Monday.

For Instagram, you can finish with:
Link in bio

For Facebook, you can finish with the direct link:

https://eventmaster.ie/event/Y9qDirOFjv⁠�

07/06/2026

Rás Luimní 2026 – Update

A quick update for anyone racing Rás Luimní this Tuesday evening.

Sign-on will take place at The Coopers Bar, Birdhill and will close at 6.40 pm.
Both races roll out from Birdhill at 7.00 pm:

C1/C2: 7.00 pm
C3: 7.05 pm

Please allow enough time to sign on and get to the start area before rollout.

Entries are open on Eventmaster and booking is open until Monday.

https://eventmaster.ie/event/67qZCEpT5G⁠�

05/06/2026

04/06/2026

Limerick Summer League 2026
Round #8 Not so Scorchio...

Two hard-fought races were run off in good conditions, with each boiling down to an arm-wrestle up the finishing ramp, despite a wealth of attacks. In Race 1, Paul Kennedy (Burren) outsprinted Brian Cullen (Dan Morrissey) clear of the field, while Gabrielle Fox (Toyota Valencia) finished in the placings to take fastest lady. In Race 2, Michael White (Raparees) pipped Tom Shanahan (LCC) on the line, with Paddy Rohan (Nenagh CC) in third, while Siobhan Ardener (NCW) was the first woman home.

Race 1: Top 10 on the night:
1. Paul Kennedy, Burren Cycling Club
2. Brian Cullen, Dan Morrissey Pissei CT
3. Keith Walsh, Greenmount CA
4. Sean Conroy, Greenmount CA
5. Daniel Bresnan, Greenmount CA
6. Joe Donworth, Greenmount CA
7. Stephen Gillman, Kanturk CC
8. Bruno Coppola, Greenmount CA
9. Gabrielle Fox, Toyota Valencia SAV
10. Michael Davis, Greenmount CA

Race 2: Top 8 on the night:
1. Michael White, Raparees CC
2. Tom Shanahan, Limerick CC
3. Paddy Rohan, Nenagh CC
4. Pat Ryan, Raparees CC
5. Declan Fagan, Limerick CC
6. Neil Deegan, Usher Irish Road Club
7. Liam Kennedy, Greenmount CA
8. Iollan Walsh, Greenmount CA

This year's league is a 15 round series, with your best 11 results to count. Points for the first 10/8 riders to cross the line in Race 1/2, with a supplementary points table for ladies. Prizes for the first 10, first unplaced junior / underage, three unplaced C3/LC riders, and top five in the ladies table. Tables to follow soon.

Thanks to Richard, Ray and Bernard for marshaling and video, and to Ken, Chris and Mark for keeping the race safe.

Next up? Clear the decks! League racing takes a break for Ras Luimni 2026, Tuesday June 9th - C1/2 91 km, C3 61 km. Birdhill (2 km from M7 Junction 27) - sign-on from 18:00, roll-out 19:00 sharp. Tickets available at: https://eventmaster.ie/event/Y9qDirOFjv

01/06/2026

Limerick Summer League 2026
Round #8 Tuesday, June 2nd

Conditions are looking good for league racing, after a damp holiday Monday. This year's series is producing competitive action on the road, with the two race format giving everyone a test to suit their form.

Same format and route as previous regular rounds, with the faster race off first. Rollout from Gooig at 7 pm sharp.

All entries go through Cycling Ireland’s Eventmaster:
https://eventmaster.ie/event/MA8nCbdiBz

Entries close at 6:00 pm on race day: €6.50 per round, or grab a Season Ticket at a discount (all 8 remaining rounds for €50).

Long-running club league, run off over a 4 month period. Safe 36 km route: marshal and first aid support. Multiple groups, suitable for all abilities

01/06/2026

Rás Luimní 2026 – Entries Open

Rás Luimní takes place on Tuesday 9 June 2026, promoted by Limerick Cycling Club.

The race will be based on the Birdhill / R445 circuit, with two races on the evening:
C1/2 Handicap
Approx. 91 km
C3 / M50
Approx. 61 km

Entries are now open on Eventmaster.
Enter here:

https://eventmaster.ie/event/Y9qDirOFjv

Please make sure your Cycling Ireland licence is up to date before entering.
Looking forward to a great evening of racing.