sentences:  The idea did not immediately develop, but in 1984, McQuaid persuaded Kelloggs to sponsor a "criterium"-type road race, the Grand Prix of Ireland.After adding a similar event in Cork, McQuaid then began to try to organise a full-scale five-day stage race around Ireland, working with Alan Rushton, formerly of Kellogg's and Viking Cycles.In February 1985 they announced the first Nissan International Classic Tour of Ireland, to be headlined by Sean Kelly and Stephen Roche.