16/09/2026
It takes a village.
Cars were collected and dropped off, radios were charged and delegated, intermediate sprints and QOM’s were marked and marshalled. Alarms were even set for 5am for some crew members on the final morning of racing as they ensured the barriers were in place around the time trial course in Kilkenny City Centre and the finish line gantry was built.
From putting up signage to community liaison, from barrier builders to the podium team. Each year there is a dedicated team of volunteers who show up to make Rás na mBan happen.
Behind the scenes a birthday was celebrated, awards were given, meals were shared alongside plenty of laughs and stories, and more memories made from another year.
Here’s to the race crew volunteers who do so much to make Rás na mBan happen 🍻 A small look behind the scenes from a huge effort by a wider group of people 🙌
From Race Director, Valerie Considine, to the crew last week -
“As we return to the day jobs after a busy week of racing, I want to thank each of you for your commitment, good humour, generosity, and hard work throughout the week.
Your efforts helped make top-class racing possible for women from home and across the world. The response from riders, teams, sponsors and spectators has been overwhelmingly positive. We are the friendly race and that is down to the welcome & dedication that you bring year after year.
Thank you for giving your time, energy and support. Rás na mBan simply could not happen without you.”
📸 - Various crew members
