Junior Tour of Ireland 2026 - County Clare

What to Expect

The Junior Tour of Ireland returns to County Clare for its 12th Clare-based edition, covering almost 560 kilometres across six stages over six days. International teams from the USA, Canada and the UK join Irish squads on roads through the Burren, the Shannon Estuary, east Clare and the Wild Atlantic Way. Stage finishes are spectator-friendly and free to attend.

Good to Know

• Stage 1 (Tue 7 July): 63km finishing in Barefield.
• Stage 2 (Wed 8 July): 96km finishing on the Kilkee promenade.
• Stage 3 (Thu 9 July): 102km through Feakle, Tulla and Mountshannon, finishing in Whitegate.
• Stage 4 (Fri 10 July): 122km queen stage finishing in Kilfenora via the Burren and Doolin.
• Stage 5 (Sat 11 July): 108km through Ballyvaughan and the Burren, finishing at Ballyallia Lake, Ennis.
• Stage 6 (Sun 12 July): 79km circuit finish between Ennis, Ballyea and Clonroadbeg.
• Free to watch at any stage finish or roadside.

Getting There

Stage finishes are spread across County Clare. Ennis is the nearest hub for accommodation and public transport links via Bus Eireann and Irish Rail.