The Irish Times

What did the Normans ever do for us...?

For years the Norman invasion was a taboo subject linked to ‘800 years of occupation’

Sat Jul 13 2019 - 06:00

Jockeys rail against ‘plainly unjust’ whip rules

No whip inquiries at Derby festival indicates bedding-in period now over, claims regulator

Mon Jul 01 2019 - 20:51

Anthony Van Dyck on course for Derby double for O’Brien

Prendergast hoping Madhmoon can improve on his fine third-place finish at Epsom

Tue Jun 25 2019 - 22:30

Madhmoon bids to provide Prendergast with fairytale Derby success

Aidan O’Brien with seven in Derby after missing out in Friday's Oaks and Coronation Cup

Fri May 31 2019 - 18:17

Jockeys association ‘genuinely perplexed’ by controversial new whip regulations

Whip cases spike to 102 offences in six weeks with 40 suspensions

Tue May 21 2019 - 15:58

Twilight Payment finally cashes in with Saval Beg Levmoss Stakes success

Hayley Turner scores with Arthurian Fame on Leopardstown debut

Fri May 17 2019 - 21:13

Jockey Chris Hayes facing minimum six-day ban in whip hearing

Jockey relieved any ban won’t stop him riding Madhmoon in Epsom Derby

Tue May 14 2019 - 01:00

Aidan O’Brien’s Pink Dogwood digs in to score at Navan

Ryan Moore finds enough on Epsom Oaks as fillie wins on her seasonal reappearance

Sun Apr 28 2019 - 16:51

Serious concerns about future of flat racing at Ballinrobe

Monday’s card was abandoned at the Mayo track due to condition of the course

Mon Aug 13 2018 - 20:17

True Valour justifies favouritism at Leopardstown

Johnny Murtagh’s four-year-old enjoys smooth success in the Ballycorus Stakes

Thu Jun 14 2018 - 21:17

On The Go Again justifies Irish Lincolnshire favouritism

Gordon Elliott sets new record of 194 winners for Irish jumps campaign

Sun Mar 25 2018 - 18:59

Kevin Prendergast-trained Penny Pepper surprises at Curragh

Mare in foal to Dragon Pulse recovers from poor start to beat 9-4 favourite Only Mine

Sun Jun 11 2017 - 18:49

Ruby Walsh sets Paris target after American National win

Aidan O’Brien moves on to 21 Group One wins with Minding’s QEII success at Ascot

Sun Oct 16 2016 - 20:50

Bryan Cooper looking to be crowned in the Kingdom

Listowel Races: Folsom Blue may be the ideal choice for Guinness Kerry National

Wed Sept 14 2016 - 01:00

Dream Walker completes dream Galway week for Brian Ellison

English trainer claims Ahoonoora for the third year in succession

Sun Jul 31 2016 - 16:28

Pat Smullen back on board Sole Power at the Curragh

Ger Lyons saddles first Frankel runner In Ireland – Lightening Fast

Fri Jul 15 2016 - 18:27

Susan Sarandon: ‘Hollywood is more upset about people getting fat and old than about politics’

Since being kicked out of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, in 1993, for her politics, the Hollywood star has become one of the most influential activists in the US

Sat Jun 25 2016 - 05:45

Awtaad rolls back the years for Kevin Prendergast

Irish 2,000 Guineas success for Prendergast 40 years after his first Curragh win

Sat May 21 2016 - 18:27

Sruthan claims Lincolnshire as Flat season starts at the Curragh

Aussie Valentine gave trainer Paul Deegan one-two in big race

Sun Mar 20 2016 - 18:11

Dermot Weld’s Free Eagle disappoints in Hong Kong Cup

Ryan Moore guides 13-4 Highland Reel to victory in the Hong Kong Vase at Sha Tin

Sun Dec 13 2015 - 12:18