Cycling Tour of Ireland

What’s on? Cycling Tour of Ireland, South, West and Midlands

When is it? 27-31 August 2008

What’s it all about?   

What’s it all about? Around 126 top professional cyclists from Europe and the US will compete in this adrenaline-pumping tour around much of the South, West and Midlands of Ireland. Kicking off at Kilkenny Castle, riders will pedal their way through Cork, Kerry, Clare, Limerick and Galway on this grueling trek, which promises to test the stamina of the sports people as well as offering unrivalled glimpses of some of the most spectacular scenery in Ireland.

The details: www.tourofireland.ie