Stage 3 of Rás Tailteann took the riders from Cong to Miltown Malbay over a distance of 163.8kms.
The stage was won by Tim Shoreman (Wheelbase/Cabtech/Castelli). Matteo Cigala from Dan Morrissey - Pissei finished second with Sebástian Brenes (Canel’s - Java) in third, Matthew Teggart (Banbridge CC) in 4th and Charles Page (Foran CT) completing the top 5 on the day
No change to yellow as Odhran Doogan (Cycling Ulster) leads the general classification. Stage winner Tim Shoreman (Wheelbase/Cabtech/Castelli) holds onto the City Break Apartments Green Jersey, while Adam Lewis from the Team Skyline team retins the Irish Independent KOH classification Jersey.
How Stage 3 unfolded...
A dramatic day ends with a repeat winner in Miltown Malbay.
Stage 3 of Rás Tailteann 2025 delivered drama, attacks, and high-speed action across the Wild Atlantic Way as the peloton tackled a demanding 164km route from Cong to Miltown Malbay.
Despite early rain, foggy cliffs, and relentless attacking, it was Tim Shoreman (Wheelbase/Cabtech/Castelli) who sprinted to his second stage victory of the race, backing up his Stage 1 win in style.
"The gap stayed around the minute mark but the bunch just wouldn't snap."
The stage began wet and fast, with the peloton covering 133.5kms in just three hours — an average of 44.5km/h — as they passed through Athenry, Kinvara, and the Burren Lowlands.
Multiple riders attempted to break clear, including Dean Harvey (Team Ireland), who bridged to the breakaway on the road to Ardrahan. George Peden (Team PB Performance) and Evan Keane (Pinergy-Orwell) were among early chasers, while Cormac McGeough (Canel’s - Java) was forced to drop back for a bike change.
The race exploded on Corkscrew Hill (Cat 2), where Harvey surged clear solo and crested the climb first, with Tim Shoreman, Conn McDunphy, Will Tidball, Daire Feeley, and Jordan Giles rounding out the KOH points.
Despite Harvey’s aggression, he was caught after Corkscrew, and a lead group of around 60 riders reformed heading toward Lisdoonvarna and the Doonagore Cross (Cat 3) climb. Jude Taylor led the way over the top, followed by Adam Lewis, Jamie Meehan, and Odhran Doogan.
The race continued along the stunning but foggy Cliffs of Moher, where Adam Lewis took top points in the final KOH of the day, ahead of Jamie Meehan, Danylo Riwnyj, Odhran Doogan, Pau Dom&each;nech Callau, and Will Tidball.
With 15km to go, the tension rose. Yellow jersey Odhran Doogan (Cycling Ulster) marked every move, but attacks kept coming — notably from George Peden, who briefly held a 13-second advantage before being reeled in.
As the race surged into Miltown Malbay, the final sprint loomed where Shoreman showed his strength to take his second victory in three days.
No change to yellow as Odhran Doogan (Cycling Ulster) holds onto the Bective Stud Yellow Jersey.
He is followed closely by Matteo Cigala (Dan Morrissey - Pissei) and Sebástian Brenes (Canel’s - Java).
Matteo Cigala (Dan Morrissey - Pissei) 2nd on Stage 3 and on GC.
Sebástian Brenes (Canel’s - Java) 3rd on Stage 3 and on GC.
Adam Lewis (Team Skyline) retains the Irish Independent KOH Jersey.
Odhran Doogan (Cycling Ulster) holds onto the Sport Ireland County Rider Jersey.
Odhran Doogan (Cycling Ulster) holds onto the Spin 11 U23 Rider Jersey.
A dramatic day ends with a repeat winner in Miltown Malbay.
Tim Shoreman (Wheelbase Cabtech Castelli) will wear the FBD Stage Winner Jersey.
Matteo Cigala (Dan Morrissey - Pissei) wins the Festina Daily County Rider Award.
Full Stage 1 Results and Classifications.
Full Stage 2 Results and Classifications.
Full Stage 3 Results and Classifications.
