Backed by Kerry Group for many years and having made its home in Co Kerry in the modern era, Rás Mumhan is set to move out of its Co Kerry base from next year.
Irish international paracyclist, and local councillor in
Co Tipperary, Peter Ryan has announced the Easter Bank Holiday weekend stage
race is moving to Co Tipperary.
The relocation of the race marks the end of an era, a
process that effectively began in recent months when the organising group stood
down to allow others take over the reins.
"I'm thrilled that we have been given the
opportunity to hold this prestigious event. It will attract top athletes and
showcase the county,” Peter Ryan said when announcing the race was moving to Co
Tipperary.
“I am passionate about sport and in particular cycling.
During the uncertainty of Covid-19, we need to have things to look forward and
sporting events can definitely provide a great deal of pleasure.
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“When I decided to become a councillor, I pledged to
increase tourism in Tipperary and having the Rás Mumhan in Tipperary will certainly
attract tourists.”
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It’s a very big move for a race synonymous with the Kerry
region, a county where much of the race’s history has been written.
However, with Rás Tailteann and Rás na mBan looking for
sponsors, the fact Rás Mumhan has been sought by Co Tipperary is evidence that
new personnel want to take up the challenge and keep the race on the road.
Bank in May the race’s organising group, the public face
of which has been Munster cycling stalwart Tadhg Moriarty, said in a statement
they had made a decision earlier this year not to run the event again.
Their plan had been to announce their decision at the
conclusion of the 2020 edition. However, this was not possible because this
year’s event had to be cancelled due to Covid19.
The Munster Council of the NCA started the race in the
late 1950s and its successor Cycling Munster still has ownership race.
The event has been run for years by a six-person group,
most of whom are in Killorglin Cycling Club.
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