The Irish Times

Roscommon book place in Connacht final as they power past 14-man Sligo

Rossies finish 12 points clear after Sligo’s David Philips is sent off at Markievicz Park

Sat Apr 30 2022 - 20:02

Extension of powers for Irish racing’s regulator signals start of a new era

IHRB personnel now authorised to drug-test thoroughbreds in unlicensed premises

Wed May 26 2021 - 06:00

Jim Bolger’s incendiary statements should shake racing to its foundations

One of the greatest trainers ever believes drug cheats are getting away with it

Mon Dec 14 2020 - 06:00

Government to make move on breeding farm drug testing ‘shortly’

Provision of a Service Level Agreement with horseracing industry has been stalled for two years

Fri Apr 10 2020 - 16:24

Mayo GAA star starts new recruitment business

Cillian O’Connor’s Spot Recruitment will focus on recruiting finance professionals

Mon Nov 11 2019 - 05:05

Limerick’s Gearóid Hegarty avoids sanction over head-high challenge

Tipperary’s Barry Heffernan was left concussed after incident in 70th minute of game

Fri Feb 08 2019 - 20:42

Racing regulator has ground to make up in credibility stakes

New drugs regime must convince public that Irish racing is serious about catching cheats

Mon Oct 01 2018 - 06:30

Fermanagh building momentum under Gallagher

Sligo win takes Fermanagh level with Armagh in Division Three

Sun Feb 18 2018 - 18:12

Terenure College top of league after sinking Dublin University

Ulster Bank League round-up: Cork Constitution begin title defence by beating Clontarf

Sun Sept 17 2017 - 15:41

Turf Club CEO says drug test protocol agreement close

Body “optimistic” deal can be reached with Breeders Association in next two weeks

Tue May 30 2017 - 00:17

Bloodstock industry needs to get serious about anti-doping

Irish racing may be steroid-free, but simply declaring it so isn’t enough anymore

Mon Feb 06 2017 - 06:57

Carraig Donn to invest €1m in two new Irish stores

Fashion and jewellery retailer to create 20 jobs shops in Mullingar and Cork outlets

Tue Nov 15 2016 - 05:35

Clare produce impressive second half show to sink Sligo

Hosts fail to make the most of the wind in the opening 35 as Colm Collins’s men progress

Sat Jul 16 2016 - 16:52

Connacht SFC final preview: Galway midfield could make difference

Roscommon are missing Neil Collins from full-back line and they may end up regretting it

Sun Jul 10 2016 - 08:05

Roscommon rampant in second half farewell to Hyde Park sod

Sligo unable to deal with Rossies’ fitness as a repeat of last summer’s upset is avoided

Sun Jun 12 2016 - 19:45

Mayo and Aidan O’Shea obliterate Sligo to lift fifth Connacht in a row

O’Shea bags a hattrick to inspire Holmes and Connelly’s side to record win at Dr Hyde Park

Sun Jul 19 2015 - 17:52

Mayo ready to emulate Galway record of five in row

Sligo’s semi-final ambush likely to ensure champions won’t lose concentration

Sat Jul 18 2015 - 06:00

GAA Statistics: Sligo under pressure to resolve kickout conundrum

Midfield is dynamic but it decisively lost battle for high balls against Roscommon

Thu Jul 16 2015 - 01:28

Jim McGuinness: Groundwork helps Sligo reach heights

Niall Carew’s game plan was perfectly tailored to the players at his disposal

Tue Jun 23 2015 - 13:58

Adrian Marren leads charge as Sligo rock Roscommon

Niall Carew’s side earn Connacht final date with champions Mayo

Sat Jun 20 2015 - 21:57

Judge halts case over possible disciplinary action against horse trainer

Mr Justice Paul Gilligan described bid as a complete abuse of the court process

Thu Apr 30 2015 - 18:56

LexisNexis and Carraig Donn announce 100 jobs

New roles for Dublin and Westport supported through State aid

Thu Mar 12 2015 - 12:33

Seán Quigley helps guide Fermanagh to win over Sligo

Peter McGrath’s side stay on course for promotion from Division Three

Sun Feb 08 2015 - 19:39

Turf Club call in arbitrator over drug-testing laboratory

Relations with Horse Racing Ireland strained over issue of funding for Limerick facility

Tue Dec 02 2014 - 01:02

Former government veterinary inspector John Hughes ‘warned off’ for five years

Brother of trainer Pat Hughes pleaded guilty to five counts of possessing banned animal substances

Mon Nov 24 2014 - 15:33

Turf Club will offer cash rewards for doping information

Moves to strengthen measures come on back of trainer Philip Fenton being found guilty

Mon Nov 24 2014 - 01:00

Irish racing reels from another steroid scandal following Fenton verdict

Turf Club powerless to impose penalties if Fenton and Hughes decide to appeal

Fri Oct 24 2014 - 01:00

Turf Club’s steroid inquiry clears listed trainers

Inventory supplied by Australian company Ceva to racing’s regulatory body

Mon Oct 06 2014 - 01:00

Racing trainer convicted over animal remedies

Case taken by Department of Agriculture following unannounced inspection

Fri Oct 03 2014 - 01:00

Wicklow ready to ambush Sligo

Home side are a qualifier-hardened team

Sat Jul 05 2014 - 01:00

Eddie O’Connell banned from riding for four years

Jockey banned on racing corruption charges following Turf Club investigation into on-line betting on a race at Downpatrick in 2011

Tue May 20 2014 - 01:00

BHA will allow Philip Fenton’s horses race at Cheltenham

Dunguib, Last Instalment and Value At Risk cleared for Festival

Wed Mar 05 2014 - 15:16

Turf Club confident of ‘authorised’ status

Major shake-up of drug-testing regime to include more rigorous policing powers

Sat Mar 01 2014 - 01:00

The Turf Club revamps drug testing systems

New measures will include for the first time the ability to test horses that are out-of-training

Fri Feb 28 2014 - 13:34