
Rachael Blackmore caps historic season as Minella Times wins Grand National
- Racing
- April 10, 2021, 17:41
Trainer Henry de Bromhead enjoys a one-two as Irish horses complete clean sweep

Magic Of Light can take Grand National glory for Harrington
- Racing
- April 10, 2021, 06:00
Much focus will also be on Rachael Blackmore when she rides Minella Times

Livelovelaugh gives Patrick Mullins the perfect Grand National warmup
- Racing
- April 9, 2021, 17:54
Just six Irish-trained horses lined up on Friday at Aintree but made presence felt

Potential for 19 Irish raiders in Aintree Grand National
- Racing
- April 9, 2021, 01:00
Patrick Mullins, riding Burrows Saint, has chance to claim rare father-and-son triumph

Freewheelin Dylan rocks home at 150-1 to take Irish Grand National
- Racing
- April 5, 2021, 17:28
Jockey Ricky Doyle wins big race at Fairyhouse for local trainer Dermot McLoughlin

Townend in race against time to take Burrows Saint ride for Aintree Grand National
- Racing
- April 5, 2021, 15:52
Jockey to undergo further scans this week on foot injury

Cloth Cap expected to peak for Aintree Grand National bid
- Racing
- April 5, 2021, 15:39
Jonjo O’Neill-trained horse the 4-1 shot to take Tiger Roll’s title on Saturday

Find the fun again and Rory McIlroy might just end Augusta hoodoo
- Golf
- April 5, 2021, 06:00
McIlroy looks like a player desperately in need of enjoyment on a golf course again

Home By The Lee could be the answer in Irish Grand National
- Racing
- April 5, 2021, 06:00
Latest Exhibition looks to have a serious job on his hands to defy top weight on Monday

Maximum field lines up for Irish Grand National like no other
- Racing
- April 5, 2021, 06:00
Fairyhouse highlight will be more functional than usual but remains highly competitive

Champion jockey Paul Townend ruled out Irish Grand National ride with foot injury
- Racing
- April 4, 2021, 18:54
Bargain buy Skyace helps Jody McGarvey enjoy dream day at Fairyhouse

Tiger Roll to run at Aintree instead of Irish Grand National
- Racing
- April 2, 2021, 12:00
Latest Exhibition will now carry top weight in Easter Monday’s feature at Fairyhouse

Point-to-point racing to return on April 10th
- Racing
- March 30, 2021, 17:13
Grassroots arm of racing to resume in a limited format next month

Princess Zoe set to return to action at Cork on Saturday
- Racing
- March 30, 2021, 16:13
Tony Mullins’s mare has a series of ambitious targets in the upcoming flat season

Latest Exhibition’s Easter plans will not be decided until the last minute
- Racing
- March 30, 2021, 15:34
Willie Mullins and owners have until Friday to make up their minds

Irish Grand National to have maximum field of 30 runners at Fairyhouse
- Rugby
- March 29, 2021, 15:52
Special protocols will be in place to avoid congestion in the parade ring on Easter Monday

Hollie Doyle takes ride on Ado McGuinness’s Harry’s Bar at Lingfield
- Racing
- March 29, 2021, 15:08
Co Dublin trainer has the sole Irish contender at All-Weather Championships Final meeting

Confidence grows that point-to-point racing will get green light next month
- Racing
- March 28, 2021, 14:58
Horse Racing Ireland confident that protocols that have allowed racecourse meetings go ahead can be followed

IHRB defend time being taken in a number high-profile investigations
- Racing
- March 28, 2021, 14:35
Navan win of David Dunne’s All Class referred after horse was backed from 66-1 to 9-2

Aidan O’Brien’s Group 1 campaign gets underway in Dubai
- Racing
- March 26, 2021, 15:42
Mogul leads the charge at Meydan as attention turns to the fledgling 2021 flat season

Chatham Street Lad to run again 10 days after Cheltenham
- Racing
- March 26, 2021, 15:30
Mick Winters’ nine-year-old to tackle three miles for the first time at Limerick

British racing’s post-mortem begins after dismal Cheltenham
- Racing
- March 22, 2021, 01:00
HRI chief Brian Kavanagh says focus should be on quality horses wherever they’re from

Minella Indo and A Plus Tard likely to stay apart next month
- Racing
- March 21, 2021, 16:05
Cheltenham Gold Cup winner will potentially take a crack at Punchestown Gold Cup

No respite for Blackmore as she resumes championship quest
- Racing
- March 20, 2021, 06:00
Cheltenham hero faces hectic weekend with eight rides at Thurles and Downpatrick

Curragh back in the black as officials look hopefully to new campaign
- Racing
- March 20, 2021, 06:00
Ryan Moore with four rides for Aidan O’Brien as flat season starts on Sunday

De Bromhead completes Cheltenham’s ‘Holy Trinity’ with Gold Cup one-two
- Racing
- March 19, 2021, 15:29
Jack Kennedy brings home Minella Indo ahead of Rachael Blackmore on A Plus Tard

McGonagle ‘warned off’ for taking Elliott photograph
- Racing
- March 19, 2021, 14:46
Cullentra House head man receives two-month ban for dead horse photo

Old pals Zanahiyr and Quilixios could go head-to-head at Cheltenham
- Racing
- March 19, 2021, 06:00
Debate over which Grade 1 winner is superior may be settled at JCB Triumph Hurdle

Rachael Blackmore seeks to make further history in Gold Cup
- Racing
- March 19, 2021, 01:00
First woman to win Champion Hurdle could also become first woman to claim Gold Cup

Prospect of Al Boum Photo claiming Gold Cup hat-trick unlikely to rattle Donnelly
- Racing
- March 19, 2021, 01:00
Racing just one area of shrewd businessman’s life in which he has enjoyed success

Irish dominance continues as Flooring Porter wins Stayers’ Hurdle
- Racing
- March 18, 2021, 15:51
Jockey Danny Mullins steps in and finally gets his first Cheltenham Festival winner

Cheltenham: Mister Fisher can come good in Ryanair Chase
- Racing
- March 18, 2021, 06:30
Thursday’s Parnell Mares Novice Hurdle looks to be the most open in its history

Cheltenham: All eyes on Envoi Allen after move away from Gordon Elliott’s yard
- Racing
- March 18, 2021, 05:00
Curragh trainer Conor O’Dwyer says change of scene shouldn’t impact horse too much

Cheltenham: The Storyteller can upstage Paisley Park in Stayers’ Hurdle
- Racing
- March 18, 2021, 05:00
Andrew Gemmell's horse looking to join exclusive group by regaining feature on day three

Put The Kettle On sees off Chacun Pour Soi in Champion Chase thriller
- Racing
- March 17, 2021, 15:38
Henry de Bromhead’s brilliant Cheltenham Festival continues on St Patrick’s day

Remarkable Tiger Roll storms to fifth Cheltenham Festival victory
- Racing
- March 17, 2021, 14:18
Six of seven Irish winners on St Patrick’s Day as Rachael Blackmore’s dream week continues

Chacun Pour Soi can add Champion Chase to Willie Mullins’s CV
- Racing
- March 17, 2021, 06:00
Two-mile feature has eluded trainer so far but Wednesday’s favourite looks worthy

Cheltenham: Is Tiger Roll primed to deliver a mighty last stand?
- Racing
- March 17, 2021, 06:00
Four-time Festival winner has plenty to prove again with no National bid in 2021

Cheltenham: Prodigious Monkfish to get the job done on Wednesday
- Racing
- March 17, 2021, 06:00
Bob Olinger leads Ballymore market with Sir Gerhard and Kilcuit to clash in the Bumper

Jack Kennedy admits to ‘tough time’ after emotional win on Black Tears
- Racing
- March 16, 2021, 18:52
Denise Foster-trained horse one of five Irish winners on opening day of Cheltenham

Rachael Blackmore makes history as Honeysuckle storms to Champion Hurdle
- Racing
- March 16, 2021, 15:27
‘This was never even a dream for me, it was so far from what I thought can happen in my life’

Blackmore and Honeysuckle go in search of historic win in Champion Hurdle
- Racing
- March 16, 2021, 06:00
Battle with fellow mare and reigning champion Epatante could give racing the lift it needs

James Du Berlais takes role of ‘dark horse’ in intriguing Champion Hurdle storyline
- Racing
- March 16, 2021, 06:00
The Willie Mullins-trained horse will race for the first time outside of France at Cheltenham

Strong Irish raiding party could set new mark for Cheltenham winners
- Racing
- March 16, 2021, 06:00
The record Irish haul of 19 winners in 2017 could come under threat over the next four days

Cheltenham 2021: Irish contingent reminded to stick with tight Covid protocols
- Racing
- March 15, 2021, 06:00
Festival will be very different this year with just 166 key personnel travelling over

Strict conditions facing Irish contingent at a much-changed Cheltenham
- Racing
- March 13, 2021, 06:00
Just 170 visitors, including jockeys, will be largely confined to an ‘Irish bubble’

Limerick facing inspection ahead of Sunday’s programme
- Racing
- March 13, 2021, 06:00
Priority for jockeys will be to emerge unscathed before the trip to Cheltenham

Rachael Blackmore poised for Cheltenham success story
- Racing
- March 12, 2021, 06:00
Unbeaten Honeysuckle and A Plus Tard among rides in top races for top jockey

All systems go for participation of Foster-trained horses at Cheltenham
- Racing
- March 11, 2021, 17:35
BHA satisfied with “clarity” over Elliott’s current role at Cullentra House yard

Cheltenham: Line-up of favourites leave bookies dreading big day one payout
- Racing
- March 11, 2021, 06:00
Honeysuckle and Willie Mullins pair Appreciate It and Concertista seen as hard to beat

Cheltenham 2021: Aidan Coleman ready to reel in the big fish
- Racing
- March 11, 2021, 05:00
Cork jockey has eyes on some of the biggest prizes including Champion Hurdle

Rob James sidelined for four months over video of him sitting on dead horse
- Racing
- March 10, 2021, 22:28
Last eight months of 12-month suspension are suspended for amateur jockey after referral hearing

Eugene O’Sullivan returns to scene of greatest triumph with proven article
- Racing
- March 10, 2021, 06:00
It Came To Pass recorded a stunning 66-1 success in last year’s Foxhunters Chase

Jockey Rob James faces hearing on Wednesday over dead horse video
- Racing
- March 9, 2021, 17:06
Amateur rider apologised for his ‘stupidity’ after 2016 came to light last week

Irish jockey returns positive test in pre-Cheltenham screening
- Racing
- March 9, 2021, 16:48
Strict protocols in place for festival including ‘Irish Zone’ for visitors

Nothing of any concern found in inspection of Gordon Elliott’s stables
- Racing
- March 8, 2021, 19:15
Trainer’s final runner before his ban begins, Top Bandit, pipped by a nose at Leopardstown

Leopardstown planning a ‘technical’ review of steeplechase course
- Racing
- March 8, 2021, 01:00
Repeated criticism of the ground for being too quick prompts authorities’ concern

Gordon Elliott suspension leaves Denise Foster in line for Cheltenham glory
- Racing
- March 7, 2021, 20:00
Veteran Co Meath trainer will take over at Cullentra stables on Monday morning

Gordon Elliott has ‘no complaints’ following one-year ban
- Racing
- March 6, 2021, 06:00
Regulator suspends half of one-year ban over photograph of trainer sitting on dead horse

Jockey Hugh Morgan and Young Dev return to Navan after wonder ride
- Racing
- March 6, 2021, 06:00
‘No irons’ success a fortnight ago all but wrapped up ride of the year honours

Gordon Elliott’s horses will be able to race at Cheltenham under new trainer
- Racing
- March 5, 2021, 20:56
Trainer Denise Foster expected to take over the license at Elliott’s Co Meath yard

William O’Doherty to send out Charles Byrnes’s Wonder Laish at Leopardstown
- Racing
- March 5, 2021, 14:12
Fellow Co Limerick trainer enjoys Dundalk success with Byrnes’s Thosedaysaregone

Brian O'Connor: Elliott revelations leave racing’s good name in state of disrepute
- Racing
- March 3, 2021, 06:00
Dreadful and crass behaviour by trainer and jockey has damaged public trust in the sport

Cheveley Park Stud move their horses away from Gordon Elliott’s yard
- Racing
- March 2, 2021, 13:46
Trainer will learn if he faces a ban from the sport on Friday

Jockey Rob James apologises for dead horse video
- Racing
- March 2, 2021, 11:25
Video delivers another hugely embarrassing blow to image of horseracing

IHRB will follow due process as Gordon Elliott hit with interim British ban
- Racing
- March 1, 2021, 20:32
Forthcoming Cheltenham festival ramps up pressure for hearing to take place over photograph

Dead horse in Gordon Elliott photograph was owned by Michael O’Leary
- Racing
- March 1, 2021, 16:53
Trainer admits he will spend the rest of his life regretting the error he made

Gordon Elliott profile: Irish racing’s great ‘blow-in’ faces his toughest test yet
- Racing
- March 1, 2021, 16:38
Irish trainer’s public reputation has suffered damage that could potentially be irreversible

Patrick Mullins ‘mulling’ professional move as Cheltenham nears
- Racing
- March 1, 2021, 01:00
BHA’s ban on amateurs sees number of Irish riders missing out on the festival

Gordon Elliott apologises over image of him posing on top of dead horse
- Racing
- February 28, 2021, 12:06
Irish trainer ‘co-operating fully’ with IHRB investigation into photograph

Cheltenham 2020: ‘Face-masks were as rare as a 100-1 winner’
- Health & Family
- February 27, 2021, 06:00
Racing journalist Brian O’Connor looks back on the ‘glorified Petri dish’ that was Cheltenham 2020

Blackmore ready to step up her bid for jockeys’ title
- Racing
- February 27, 2021, 01:00
Intriguing ongoing battle with Townend for championship will be subplot at Fairyhouse

Wednesday’s Punchestown card postponed after deluge of rain hits track
- Racing
- February 23, 2021, 17:18
Hopes remain for cards at Thurles and refixed Gowran Park meeting

HRI examining insurance options after €389k loss on cash transit
- Racing
- February 23, 2021, 14:54
PAC hears 2019 liquidation of security transit company a ‘very unfortunate event’ for racing body

Willie Mullins juggling anticipation and stoicism ahead of Cheltenham 2021
- Racing
- February 23, 2021, 06:00
Festival will be an unfortunate anniversary for some rather than a joyous exhibition

Irish rugby is the latest example of how new isn’t always better
- Rugby
- February 22, 2021, 05:00
Pushing aside the old dog for the promise of something fresh can often backfire

Tiger Roll set to take some disappointing form in to Cheltenham
- Racing
- February 21, 2021, 15:29
Gordon Elliott-trained 11-year-old tailed off in the Boyne Hurdle at Navan on Sunday

TG4 to broadcast racing on seven consecutive weekends in March and April
- Racing
- February 19, 2021, 16:35
Four Irish-trained runners feature on undercard at the King Abdulaziz racecourse outside Riyadh in programme worth $30.5m

Ireland’s top amateur riders await clarity on Cheltenham fate
- Racing
- February 19, 2021, 15:20
British amateurs have not been able to compete since last month because of Covid-19 restrictions

IHRB insists Irish racing is ‘clean’ following Charles Byrnes appeal
- Racing
- February 18, 2021, 17:50
‘If we get evidence we will certainly follow it up. But at this stage the case is closed’

Charles Byrnes fails in appeal against ban over Viking Hoard case
- Racing
- February 18, 2021, 12:50
Trainer suspended for six months after horse tesed positive for banned substance in 2018

Michael O’Leary keeps his silence over Tiger Roll’s heavy Grand National load
- Racing
- February 16, 2021, 15:35
Back-to-back winner will carry his biggest weight in race if owner decides to run him

Investigation continuing into betting trends on race at Dundalk last March
- Racing
- February 16, 2021, 15:22
Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board give no time frame for conclusion to investigation

Point-to-point sector clings to hope it will be allowed to resume next month
- Racing
- February 15, 2021, 17:00
Trainer Colin Bowe says recent removal of exemption for point-to-point threatens to have a massive impact on section of racing

Punchestown and Galway aim to race away during vaccination campaign
- Racing
- February 15, 2021, 16:00
Courses have been named as county centres for Covid-19 jabs

Should our athletes jump the queue for vaccines in order to go to Olympics?
- Other Sports
- February 15, 2021, 06:00
Tipping Point: Proposed Olympic Games in Japan pose an ethical dilemma for many countries

Irish raiders set to dominate Cheltenham again
- Racing
- February 14, 2021, 18:45
Paul Nicholls labels Champion Chase favourite Chacun Pour Soi ‘nearly unbeatable’

HRI expecting no substantial crowds at racecourses this year
- Racing
- February 14, 2021, 14:56
Brian Kavanagh says slim chance of any change in restrictions until at least autumn

Horse Racing Ireland announces plans to tighten up anti-doping measures
- Racing
- February 13, 2021, 01:03
Plans for improved out-of-competition testing and lifetime traceability bring promise of fundamental change

Naas racecourse schedules 7.30am morning inspection
- Racing
- February 12, 2021, 15:47
Overnight snow could mean track joins Newbury and Warwick, both cancelled on Friday

Irish racing’s anti-doping system to be shaken up
- Racing
- February 12, 2021, 15:23
Oversight body signals lifetime traceability and out-of-competition testing for thoroughbreds

Willie Mullins sends out chilling signal of Cheltenham intent
- Racing
- February 10, 2021, 06:00
Nine wins from 15 races at the Dublin Racing Festival shows strength of trainer’s team

Charles Byrnes must wait on verdict in appeal against six-month ban
- Racing
- February 9, 2021, 20:54
Video conference hears almost two hours of evidence in Viking Hoard case

Davy Russell still has his sights set on Cheltenham
- Racing
- February 9, 2021, 15:18
Jockey back riding on the gallops after almost four months out with serious neck injury

Brian O’Connor: Australian Open will offer a rare slice of sporting solace
- Other Sports
- February 8, 2021, 06:00
Tennis has not had a good pandemic - there is a lot riding on this month’s tournament

Charles Byrnes: ‘we don’t believe that we were in any way negligent’
- Racing
- February 7, 2021, 18:48
Trainer saddled the JP McManus owned Off You Go to win at the Dublin Racing Festival

Kemboy gives Willie Mullins an 11th Irish Gold Cup success
- Racing
- February 7, 2021, 17:48
The champion trainer won nine of the 15 races up for grabs during the weekend

Honeysuckle secures back-to-back Irish Champion Hurdle victories
- Racing
- February 6, 2021, 17:41
Rachael Blackmore rides star mare to victory on opening day of the Dublin Racing Festival

Hopes high for Rachael Blackmore at Dublin Racing Festival
- Racing
- February 6, 2021, 06:00
Top jockey to partner Honeysuckle and Minella Indo in feature renewals at festival

Dublin Racing Festival: Mullins mob-handed in pursuit of success
- Racing
- February 6, 2021, 06:00
Top handler takes 60 mounts to Leopardstown, double that of great rival Gordon Elliott