Any results kanturk 3 day?

AFAIK the rules state A4's cannot compete with other categories except as past of a handicap race.
This is the reason they cannot take part in existing stage races.
There is noting I can find in the regulations which stops the running of an A4 only stage race .....

The relevant rules are copied directly below

http://www.cyclingireland.ie/getattachment/6d0cb862-3446-4e33-90bd-555f9bd0ec31/TR-R--2011-Final-Jan-11-V18.aspx
TECHNICAL REGULATIONS
CHAPTER T1 - LICENCES
1. All persons riding a race or carrying out any function, in connection with any team, or with the
organisation of any race, will hold a current licence from their National Federation, save marshals or
other persons who are assisting in the running of the race, but who are not the race organisers. The
organiser will be able to identify these non-licence holders if requested by the Chief Commissaire.
2. Before competing or participating in any approved race, a person may be requested to produce a current
licence which must be signed by the licence holder to the appointed Commissaire, for inspection. Failure
or refusal to do so may result in the person being prohibited from taking part in the race.
3. A person, not being a member of a National Federation nor under suspension from a National
Federation, may take out a one-day licence to comply with rules T1.1 and T1.2 above. One-day Licences
are not valid for National Championships other than MTB Championships.
4. A rider’s licence may contain both the name of his UCI Registered Team and his Cycling Ireland
Registered Club. (See Glossary)
5. A rider being a member of both a Team and a Club as defined in rule T1.4 above, unless given written
approval by the Board of Cycling Ireland, must compete under the Team name save for the following
exceptions.
(a) A National, Provincial or County team selection
(b) As a member of a mixed team
(c) In a stage race where the approved special race regulations allows for a rider to compete as a
guest, on a team other than that stated on his licence. No more that one guest rider will be
permitted on any team with a maximum of 4 riders and 2 guest riders on a team of 5 or more
riders.
6. In respect of rules T1.5(b) and T1.5(c) above, a rider participating on a composite team or as a guest
rider, must be in possession of a letter from his Team/Club giving permission to compete for a team other
than that as stated on his licence.
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CHAPTER T2 - GRADING/CATEGORIES
1. Grading which is based on age will be determined by subtracting the year of birth from the current year
With the exception of Youth (10) and Youth (12).
2. Licences will be issued for the following grades: -
(a) Youth (10) A rider who has not yet reached their 10th birthday. Such a licence will be
restricted and will exclude competition on open roads. But will permit the holder to
complete in Mountain Bike, Track, Skills, Cyclo Cross and events, which are run
on closed circuits. (Maximum gear is in line with gearing for 12’s)
(b) Youth (12) Riders who have reached their 10th birthday, 11 and 12 years of age in the current
year.
(c) Youth (14) 13 and 14 years of age in the current year.
(d) Youth (16) 15 and 16 year of age in the current year.
(e) Junior* 17 and 18 year of age in the current year.
(f) Espoirs (U23)* 19 to 22 years of age in the current year and not a member of a UCI Pro Team
(g) Elite* 23 years of age or over in the current year.
(h) Veterans* an optional class for those in the 40 year or over age group.
A rider who satisfies the criteria above regarding a Veterans licence may only
apply for such a licence on their initial licence application for that year
The term Senior refers to Elite and Espoirs i.e. 19 years and up to the taking out of a Veteran’s Licence.
* Categories may be A1, A2, A3 or A4
Any rider who is members of a UCI registered team will be deemed to be an A+ rider.
3. Where appropriate the following grades are recognised by the UCI.
MALE: -
(a) Youth Aged 16 years and under.
(b) Juniors 17 and 18 years of age.
(c) Under 23 19 to 22 years of age.
(d) Elite 23 years of age and over including all those persons who are members of a UCI
Pro Team .
(e) Master 30 years of age and over and are not members of a UCI registered Trade Team.
This is an optional category.
FEMALE: -
(a) Youth Aged 16 years and under.
(b) Juniors 17 and 18 years of age.
(c) Elite 19 years of age and over.
(d) Master 30 years of age and over. This is an optional category.
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CHAPTER T3 - UPGRADING
1. Points will be awarded on all open races in Ireland as follows: -
(a) In road races up to 50km, points to be awarded 3-2-1;
(b) In road races over 50km and up to 100km, points to be awarded: 6-5-4-3-2-1;
(c) In road races over 100km, points to be awarded, 8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1;
(d) National League road races points will be awarded 12-11-10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1;
(e) In any road race with 20 riders or less points to be awarded 3-2-1;
(f) National Senior Road Race Championship – Double points as detailed in (d) above;
(g) National Veterans and National A3 Road Race Championship, National Junior Championships,
National Women’s Championships 12-11-10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3.
(h) National Time Trial Championships 6-5-4-3-2-1;
(i) National Hill Climb Championship 6-5-4-3-2-1;
(j) National Criterium Championship 12-10-8-6-4-2;
(k) International Calendar single day races – Double points awarded as (d) above;
(l) Stage races – per stage as (a), (b), (c) above in respect of road stages and time trial stages 3-2-1,
final general classification - points to be awarded: 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1.;
(m) International Calendar stage races – per stage as (f) and (h) above, final general classification
points to be awarded 34-32-30-28-26-24-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6;
Points Table
Placing 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
RR up to 50km T3.1.(a) 3 2 1
RR 50 - 100km T3.1.(b) 6 5 4 3 2 1
RR over 100km T3.1.(c) 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
National League T3.1.(d) 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Race < 20 riders T3.1.(e) 3 2 1
National RR Champ T3.1.(f) 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2
National Vet, A3 Senior Men,
Junior & Womens RR Champs T3.1.(g) 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3
National TT Champ T3.1.(h) 6 5 4 3 2 1
National HC Champ T3.1.(i) 6 5 4 3 2 1
National Crit Champ T3.1.(j) 12 10 8 6 4 2
UCI Race Single Day T3.1.(k) 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2
Stage Race Final GC (1) T3.1.(l) 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
UCI Stage Race Final GC (2) T3.1.(m) 34 32 30 28 26 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6
Note (1) - Stage Points as (a), (b), (c) above in respect of road stages with 3-2-1 for TT Stage
Note (2) - Stage Points as (f) and (h) above
2. (a) Newcomers to the sport may be granted an A4 licence. Holders of an A4 licence may only
compete with other A4 licence holders with the exception of handicap races. Those returning to the sport
after an absence will normally be granted an A3 licence, however this may be reviewed following an
application to the National Grading Officer.
(b) An A3 rider on amassing 15 points in a calendar year will be upgraded to A2 with zero points.
(c) An A3 rider with less than 15 points at year end will carry 50% of total points obtained, rounded
down, to the following year.
(d) An A4 rider on amassing 10 points, cumulative across years, will be upgraded to A3.
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3. (a) A junior on reaching senior grade will not be categorised as A1 or above.
(b) An A2 rider on amassing 15 points in a calendar year will be upgraded to A1.
(c) An A2 rider with less than 15 points at year end will carry 50% of the total obtained, rounded down,
to the following year.
(d) An A2 rider, on the first full year following their upgrade and each year thereafter, must obtain 6
points or revert back to A3 grade with 7 points.
(e) An A1 rider, on the first full year following their upgrade and each year thereafter, must obtain 6
points or revert back to A2 with 7 points.
4. (a) Senior riders in the year of their 40th birthday and each year thereafter may apply for a veteran’s
designation on their licence.
(b) A1 riders in the year of their 50th birthday or greater may apply for an A2 licence before the
commencement of the following season. ;.
(c) Subject to Board approval I.V.C.A. members not in possession of a Cycling Ireland licence will be
deemed to be an A3 rider.
Notes:
i. A1 riders with zero points at the end of the 2010 season will not be automatically downgraded but may
apply for downgrading to A2.
ii. A2 riders with zero points at the end of the 2010 season will not be automatically downgraded but may
apply for downgrading to A3.
iii. Applications for re-grading in respect of points (i) and (ii) above must be submitted to the National
Grading Officer during the months of November and June.
iv. Certain conditions, possibly not in line with T3 above, may pertain to the re-grading of some riders going
from season 2010 to 2011 to allow for the smooth changeover to the new system.
5. Upon reaching the necessary points for upgrading, the riders will submit their licence and number to
Cycling Ireland for re-issue with their new category.
6. Commissaires have the power to withdraw a rider's licence if his points total is in excess of that required
for upgrading and to submit it in accordance with rule T3.5 above.
7. When a rider reaches the appropriate points total for re-grading the rider will be deemed to be re-graded
from that point in time.
8. When a grading dispute arises, this may be submitted to the National Grading Officer for resolution.
9. Former International riders will normally be issued with an A1 licence. However on representation to the
National Grading Officer he may be re-graded as A2 or A3.
10. Riders may apply for re-grading to the Provincial Grading Officer. Similarly the Provincial Grading Officer
may request, with the riders agreement, that they be re-graded. However all decisions are subject to the
final approval of the National Grading Officer. Riders upgraded under this rule will be subject to the
same conditions as a rider who has been re-graded in accordance with rules T3.2, T3.3 and T3.4 above.