ULSTER RIDERS SHINE AT TT NATIONALS

What a night of racing in Kilbeggan on the 25.3km course, and what a showing from Ulster’s finest.

Starting with the Elite Men’s category, it was Ryan Mullen who took the top step, but Ulster riders filled the rest of the podium in style:

George Peden

Darren Rafferty

A standout night for Ulster’s U23 riders, with Adam Rafferty storming to victory in the U23 category, finishing an impressive 22.76 seconds clear, with fellow Ulster rider Seth Dunwoody claiming second place, making it a 1–2 for the province and underlining the strength of Ulster’s rising talent.

Fresh off their Giro Next Gen stage wins, Adam and Seth are showing no signs of slowing down.

In the Junior Men’s race, Conor Murphy retained his national TT title, confirming his place at the top. To put his ride in perspective, across all categories, only three riders went faster!

Meanwhile, the Junior Women’s title went to Aliyah Rafferty, who didn’t make it easy for herself. Puncturing in the first 5km and completing the rest of the race on her road bike. Pure grit and determination from start to finish.

It also marks a rare and special moment: all three Rafferty siblings, Darren, Adam and Aliyah have now earned national time trial titles. What a family legacy.

Paralympic and World Champion Katie-George Dunlevy of Donegal Bay, piloted by Olympian Alice Sharpe claimed 1st place in the Tandem.

Ulster was also represented on the podium by Chloe MacCombe, who secured 3rd place alongside her pilot Hazel Smyth.

A fantastic result for both tandems.

From juniors to elites, Ulster riders delivered on every level.

Massive congratulations to all.