Advertisement League of Ireland Horse Racing TV Listings GAA Fixtures The Video Review Sport meets news, current affairs, society & pop culture Rugby Weekly Extra Dive into all the news and analysis 3 times a week The Football Family Weekly insights from the week’s big talking points Advertisement More Stories Will Perrett celebrates his Stage 2 Rás Tailteann win.Lorraine O’Sullivan FreeCycling Donegal 21-year-old Doogan takes overall Rás lead as Perrett wins stage two Ódhran Doogan admits surprise after taking yellow jersey. 9.26pm, 22 May 2025 Share options DONEGAL’S ÓDHRAN DOOGAN has taken the overall leader’s yellow jersey at the 2025 Rás Tailteann, with British rider Will Perrett winning stage two. Perrett finished the 170.9km stage from Charlestown to Clifden strongly, crossing the line six seconds ahead of compatriot Josh Charlton. Doogan was third home, powering to the top of the general classification, having started the day in third overall. Advertisement “I didn’t expect it at all,” the 21-year-old told RTÉ Sport. “Yesterday was probably the best chance for a stage win, and today I was just going to try my hardest. “It’s an unbelievable feeling. I didn’t actually believe it when I heard it called out saying I was in yellow.” Perett, similarly, hailed “an amazing, amazing feeling” after claiming a Rás victory after several near misses. “This is my fourth Rás now. I’ve come second (on stages) twice. I’ve come fourth about three times, I think, and I was fifth overall last year. So I’ve always been close, but not quite got it over the line. To actually get a stage win is an incredible feeling.” Full results after stage 2 of Rás Tailteann 2025! #RásTailteann #Rás70 #Rás2025 pic.twitter.com/VhJUvbttgy— Rás Tailteann (@rastailteann) May 22, 2025 Doogan will begin Friday’s third stage — 163.8km from Cong to Miltown Malbay — three seconds ahead of the Irish-based Italian Matteo Cigala, and six in front of Costa Rica’s Sebastian Brenes. Doogan is one of five Irish competitors in the top eight overall, alongside Conn McDunphy (2024 runner-up), Daire Feeley (2022 winner), Matthew Teggart and Cian Keogh. Viewcomments Send Tip or Correction Embed this post To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Email “Donegal 21-year-old Doogan takes overall Rás lead as Perrett wins stage two”. Recipient's Email Feedback on “Donegal 21-year-old Doogan takes overall Rás lead as Perrett wins stage two”. Your Feedback Your Email (optional) Report a Comment Please select the reason for reporting this comment. 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