Mayo Youth Tour 2009
Details of a major new event, the Mayo Youth Tour, were announced today (Saturday, February 7).
Kiltimagh in East Mayo will host the three-day stage race, which is being organised by the Connacht Youth Committee from Saturday, August 1 to Monday, August 3.
The Mayo Youth Tour will comprise four stages, of racing and follows a similar format to the former Kerry Youth Tour.
A spokesman for the Mayo Youth Tour organisers said: “We’re getting great support from the local community and plans for the new event are well advanced.
“Kiltimagh and the surrounding area will make an excellent venue, with a wide range of accommodation available and safe, sporting race routes.”
The town is easily accessible, about three hours’ drive from Dublin, 20 minutes from Ireland West Airport, Knock, and a short drive from the nearest rail station at Claremorris,
The Mayo Youth Tour welcomes entries from National, Regional, Club and Individual entries. The event will include competitions for all age groups from under 11s to under 16s.
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