Check out where you can watch the Rás na mBan cycle race in Tipperary

The third stage of Ireland’s women’s international stage cycling race -Rás na mBan - will sweep through part of South Tipperary and north Waterford today and here are a few locations where you can best view the race that starts and finishes in Carrick-on-Suir.

The 102.5km John Hearn Memorial Stage of the race will start from Carrickbeg in Carrick-on-Suir between 11am and 11.15am.

An early rise towards Ninemilehouse is followed by rolling roads through Mullinahone and Killenaule, while the downhill approach to the intermediate sprint in medieval Fethard should encourage a fast contest.

The decisive terrain arrives later. Tickincor is the first Category 1 climb of the race: 3.0km at an average 7.9%, with a maximum of 11.6%.

After a fast run through county Waterford, riders face Seskin Hill with only 5.7km remaining. At 1.4km and 9.0% average, it is shorter but steeper, and ideally placed for a winning attack before the descent into Carrick-on-Suir.

Spectators can check out the intermediate sprint in Fethard around 12.30pm.

You can catch the Category 1 Queen of the Mountains section of the race at Tickincor Hill near Clonmel around 1pm.

The Category 2 Queen of the Mountains part of the race at Seskin, Carrick-on-Suir is expected around 1.30pm with the race due to finish around 1.40pm in Carrick-on-Suir.

All times are approximate. Arrive at least 30 minutes early, park responsibly and follow marshals and An Garda Síochána.

Nineteen teams of five riders representing countries from across the globe are taking part in the 20th Rás na mBan race, which runs for five days over six stages totalling 400km. It began in Kilkenny on Wednesday and concludes on Sunday.

The event is promoted by the Rás na mBan organisers under the auspices of Cycling Ireland.

Stage 3 brings Rás na mBan back to Carrick-on-Suir for a day rich in history. This year marks both the 20th edition of Rás na mBan and the 40th anniversary of the John Hearn Memorial Stage Race, Ireland's first international multi-day road race for women. Tomorrow's stage starts and finishes within metres of the point from which that pioneering event set out in 1986.

The 102.5km course rarely settles. An early rise towards Ninemilehouse is followed by rolling roads through Mullinahone and Killenaule, while the downhill approach to the intermediate sprint in medieval Fethard should encourage a fast contest. The decisive terrain arrives later. Tickincor is the first Category 1 climb of the race: 3.0km at an average 7.9%, with a maximum of 11.6%. After a fast run through County Waterford, riders face Seskin with only 5.7km remaining. At 1.4km and 9.0% average, it is shorter but steeper, and ideally placed for a winning attack before the descent into Carrick-on-Suir.