A half a wheel length determined the final result.
Mountrath has just been treated to a thrilling finish on stage two of Rás na mBan.
A group of 20 riders were led to the line by Irish racers, Mullingar's Caoimhe O'Brian and Mia Griffin of Das Hutchinson UK in a photo finish.
O'Brien claimed the stage two win by the half a wheel length.
The U23 National Champion says she was able to stay in touch with the front group thanks to her team mates, and her experience climbing the Slieve Bloom mountain:
Offaly's Ellen McDermott led the second group over the finish line for Team UCD Cycling Club.
Stage Three will take the peloton from Kilkenny to Gorey over 104km.
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