Ireland’s leading race for women will have a new home in Co Clare after five years in Co Kerry
By Caroline Martinez
After five years based around the roads of Co Kerry, Ireland’s biggest race for women An Post Rás na mBan is to break with tradition next year when it will move to Co Clare.
The five-day event has been based around Sneem but next year will see Ennis as its new home.
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The race will be run from September 11th to 15th and will feature six stages across the county.
“We’re grateful for the assistance of Clare County Council and Clare Sports Partnership in making a new base in Clare for what will be an exciting new chapter for the event,” said race organiser Valerie Considine.
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“We’ve had five great years with Sneem Hotel in Kerry and it’s time to seek out new roads for the race. This event is about exploring the geography of Ireland as well as examining the ability of the riders and I know that Clare will provide a wonderful backdrop to another epic encounter.”
However, one tradition that will be maintained is the backing of An Post which has supported the event for three years.
Said Considine: "We’re delighted with the steadfast support which An Post has given the race and the extended support from Cycling Ireland which, along with help from Clare County Council and Clare Sports Partnership, has allowed us to confirm the important details of the event in plenty of time for riders to include us in their season plans for 2013.”
Details of further sponsorships, as well as the route, will follow in the New Year.
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