2009 Rás Tailteann
Previous2008
Next2010
DateMay 17 – May 24
Stages8
Distance1289
Unitkm
Time30h 57' 17"
FirstSimon Richardson
First natGBR
SecondMads Christensen
Second natDEN
Second teamTeam Designa Køkken
ThirdJan Bárta
Third natCZE
PointsNiko Eeckhout
Points natBEL
Points teamAn Post–Sean Kelly
MountainsDavid O'Loughlin
Mountains natIRL
Mountains teamAn Post–Sean Kelly
YouthMark McNally
Youth natGBR
Youth teamTeam Halfords Bike Hut

The 2009 Rás Tailteann was the 57th edition of the Rás Tailteann cycle race. The race took place over 8 days between 17–24 May 2009. The race was sponsored by FBD Insurance.

Results

General classification

CyclistTeamTime
1Simon Richardson (United Kingdom)+ 30h 57' 17"
2Mads Christensen (Denmark)Team Designa Køkken+ 2' 49"
3Jan Bárta (Czech Republic)+ 3' 02"
4Darren Lapthorne (Australia)+ 3' 24"
5Ian Wilkinson (United Kingdom)Team Halfords Bike Hut+ 3' 29"
6Chris Newton (United Kingdom)+ 5' 29"
7Russell Downing (United Kingdom)Candi TV - Pinarello RT+ 6' 07"
8David McCann (Ireland)Irish National Team+ 6' 09"
9Alexander Gottfried (Germany)Team Kuota-Indeland+ 6' 38"
10David O'Loughlin (Ireland)An Post–Sean Kelly+ 6' 53"

Jersey progress

Stage
(Winner)
General Classification
Points Classification
Mountains Classification
Young Rider Classification
Stage 1
(Niko Eeckhout)		Niko EeckhoutNiko EeckhoutColin RobinsonNicholas Walker
Stage 2
(Ian Wilkinson)		Ian WilkinsonIan WilkinsonPeter WilliamsOle Jogen Jenson
Stage 3
(Jaan Kirsipuu)		Russell DowningDavid McCann
Stage 4
(Nicholas Walker)		Simon RichardsonDavid O'LoughlinMark McNally
Stage 5
(Nicholas Walker)
Stage 6
(Paul Healion)
Stage 7
(Sam Bennett)		Niko Eeckhout
Stage 8
(Jaan Kirsipuu)
Final
Simon RichardsonNiko EeckhoutDavid O'LoughlinMark McNally