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Wed 05 May 2007Kelly welcomes huge boost for Irish cyclingCycling/ Tour of Ireland: In a huge boost for Irish cycling, it was confirmed yesterday that a five-day professional Tour of Ireland will take place this August.Backed by Bord Fáilte and run along the same scale as the previous Nissan Classic, the race will feature some the world's top professional teams and riders, including several ProTour squads.