Dillon Corkery’s Rás Tailteann Diary: My father’s tone suggested it was a bollocking rather than usual pure info

Team Ireland’s Dylan Corkery with his grandfather Denis Kelleher before the start. Photo: Lorraine O'Sullivan

Dillon Corkery

Stage 1 – Tullamore to Kilmallock

My first day back on the Rás Tailteann since winning it last year was a bit more hectic than I anticipated. As defending champion, I had an interview with FBD, local radio, the Rás press and several papers before I even sat on my bike this morning.