Corkman Robert-Jon McCarthy claimed a popular victory on stage 2 of the Rás Tailteann into Tipperary as he sprinted home first in a fast finish. Heavy rain at the start made for treacherous conditions as the riders rolled out of Athlone. The main move of the day came shortly before the 100km mark and was initiated by Fintan Ryan of the Irish team. Damien Shaw is the highest place Irish rider in third place just 11 seconds off the lead. The last time the Rás rolled into Listowel in 2013 it was Sam Bennett who prevailed.

Source: Irish Examiner May 22, 2018 00:22 UTC