Liam Flannagan took a stage three win of the Rás Tailteann in Enniscorthy, three seconds clear of Tim Horeman.
Stage 3 of the 2026 Rás Tailteann brought a fast and tactical day of racing from Mitchelstown to Enniscorthy.
The peloton covering over 155 kilometres across Cork, Limerick, Tipperary, Carlow, Kilkenny and Wexford.
After the brutal climbing of Stage 2; the tempo remained aggressive from the flag drop as teams looked to control the race ahead of the technical finale into Enniscorthy.
Whereas, the stage featured repeated attacks and several attempts to establish a successful breakaway. Indeed, the pace in the bunch stayed consistently high.
Crosswinds and rolling terrain stretched the peloton at various points. Whereas, general classification contenders remained alert after the time gaps created on the previous stage.
Indeed, as the riders approached Enniscorthy, positioning became critical on the narrow and technical roads leading toward the uphill drag to the finish.
Sprint teams and GC riders battled intensely for control entering the final kilometres. However, the front of the race heavily reduced by the pace and constant accelerations.
Liam Flanagan of APS Pro Cycling powered to victory on Stage 3 after timing his effort perfectly on the uphill finish in Enniscorthy. The lead group had reduced to 17 riders.
The selective finale produced important time gaps and further reshaped the overall standings heading into the decisive mountain stages later in the race.
Tim Shoreman of Wheelbase Cabtech Castelli now wears the leader’s yellow jersey. Shoreman claimed after his victory in stage two and second place finish today.
