Quanta Capital Junior Tour of Ireland 2026 – Stage 1

Stage 1 

Tuesday 7th July 2026

Barefield Circuit Race

The Barefield Circuit Race is a challenging road cycling event held on the rolling roads around Barefield, County Clare. Known for its fast pace, technical corners, and exposed sections, the circuit tests riders’ strength, skill, and tactical awareness. Popular with both competitors and spectators, the race provides exciting, close-fought racing in a scenic rural setting.

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Stage 1 - Barefield Circuit Race
Headquarters Treacy's West County Hotel
Registration in Hotel 14:00 to 17:00
Assembly Point Back Car Park of Hotel 17:55
Depart Depart from Back Hotel Car Park 18:05
Directions to Start
  • Leave back cark park turn left onto road
  • Roundabout 2nd exit straight dr. Town Centre R458
  • Straight through 6 Traffic lights approaching Ennis Town
  • Roundabout 2nd exit dr. Galway R458
  • Roundabout1st exit dr. Galway R458 McDonalds on left
  • Roundabout 1st exit start at 80km sign

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    Barefield Circuit Race
    KM Info 45KPH 40KPH
    0.0 Racing starts at 80km stage 18:15 18:15
    1.3 Roundabout 1st exit (straight) dir. Barefield 18:17 18:17
    8.6 Roundabout 3rd exit dir. Crusheen R458 18:26 18:28
    9.0 Right turn Inver garage on left 18:27 18:29
    11.5 Caution narrow bridge 18:30 18:32
    17.6 Crossroads straight 18:38 18:41
    18.6 Left dir. Tulla 18:40 18:43
    26.0 Left dir. Tulla 1km R462 18:49 18:54
    27.0 Caution Speed Ramp 18:51 18:55
    29.5 Veer right 18:54 18:59
    31.0 Start KOH Grey wall on left 18:56 19:01
    37.9 KOH Cat 2 Layby on right 19:06 19:12
    46.2 Left dir. Ennis 24km R458 19:17 19:24
    56.0 Caution Traffic Islands x 4 Crusheen 19:29 19:39
    56.9 Roundabout 1st exit 19:31 19:40
    63.6 Finish at Barefield National School 19:40 19:51