Rs Tailteann 2026 Stage 3 ReportStage 3 of the 2026 Rs Tailteann brought a fast and tactical day of racing from Mitchelstown to Enniscorthy, with the peloton covering over 155 kilometres across Cork, Limerick, Tipperary, Carlow, Kilkenny and Wexford. After the brutal climbing of Stage 2, the tempo remained aggressive from the flag drop as teams looked to control the race ahead of the technical finale into Enniscorthy. The stage featured repeated attacks and several attempts to establish a successful breakaway, but the pace in the bunch stayed consistently high. Crosswinds and rolling terrain stretched the peloton at various points, while general classification contenders remained alert after the time gaps created on the previous stage.As the riders approached Enniscorthy, positioning became critical on the narrow and technical roads leading toward the uphill drag to the finish. Sprint teams and GC riders battled intensely for control entering the final kilometres, with the front of the race heavily reduced by the pace and constant accelerations.Liam Flanagan of APS Pro Cycling powered to victory on Stage 3 after timing his effort perfectly on the uphill finish in Enniscorthy from a reduced leading group of 17 riders. The selective finale produced important time gaps and further reshaped the overall standings heading into the decisive mountain stages later in the race. Tim Shoreman of Wheelbase Cabtech Castelli now wears the leaders yellow jersey after his victory yesterday and second place finish today.Rs Tailteann Stage 3 Photos by Lorraine OSullivan [See image gallery at www.irishcyclingnews.com] Results Rs Tailteann