In a VeloNews preview of a hillier Tour of Ireland, Dan Martin is featured as a race favorite.

From the article: Garmin is also bringing its own heavily stacked squad. Martin, the 21-year-old nephew of Irish great Stephen Roche, is a strong rider in his own right, having recently won France’s prestigious Route du Sud. “I just can’t wait to get back to racing on Irish roads again,” Martin said. “I know that a really hard course has been announced but the team is really motivated to do well. There was a real fight to get into the team for this one but obviously being Irish champion helped me get in. The guys are excited to be coming to Ireland to race. We should be one of the strongest teams.”