The Irish Times

Navan programme postponed due to waterlogged course

11mms of overnight rain plus more forecast right up until race time leads to the decision

Sun Feb 20 2022 - 15:06

Noel Meade appeals against ‘non-trier’ Bugs Moran decision

Meade, Moran and rider Sean Flanagan all banned after failure to aim for optimal finish

Mon Feb 14 2022 - 17:19

Fairytale return for Flanagan as School Boy Hours lands lucrative Christmas box

The 12-1 winner helps McManus claim ninth success in €200,000 Paddy Power Chase

Mon Dec 27 2021 - 17:07

Rachael Blackmore looking to cap dream year with King George success on Minella Indo

Jockey will ride Henry de Bromhead’s Cheltenham Gold Cup winner at Kempton

Thu Dec 23 2021 - 16:08

Jack Kennedy could be back in the saddle by Christmas

Star 22-year-old jockey dislocated his shoulder in a fall at Navan on Sunday

Mon Nov 08 2021 - 17:46

Mark Enright completes the full house with win on the beach at Laytown

Hell Left Loose’s success means jockey has now ridden a winner at every track in Ireland

Mon Nov 01 2021 - 17:55

Galvin makes it six on the trot with winning return at Punchestown

Gordon Elliott-trained seven-year-old wins under Davy Russell

Wed Oct 13 2021 - 17:54

Jeff Kidder upsets the odds once more at Punchestown

Noel Meade: ‘Since he came back from Cheltenham, he’s like a film star in the yard’

Sat May 01 2021 - 18:08

Townend in race against time to take Burrows Saint ride for Aintree Grand National

Jockey to undergo further scans this week on foot injury

Mon Apr 05 2021 - 15:52

Jack Kennedy admits to ‘tough time’ after emotional win on Black Tears

Denise Foster-trained horse one of five Irish winners on opening day of Cheltenham

Tue Mar 16 2021 - 19:15

Daly Tiger springs a 20-1 surprise at Fairyhouse

Cheltenham hope Chatham Street Lad fades as Noel Mead’s eight-year-old swoops in

Sat Jan 16 2021 - 15:39

Kevin McStay: Dublin may be a bridge too far but Mayo’s spirit will never be broken

Mayo will be defined by football as long as the game exists – there will always be another year

Tue Dec 15 2020 - 06:00

Lockdown has grounded Seán Flanagan in more ways than one

Noel Meade’s stable jockey says he was extremely cautious while at Cheltenham

Wed Apr 15 2020 - 07:49

Flanagan makes a quick return to action a month after breaking his jaw

JP McManus runner Castle Oliver bids for four in a row in Naas feature

Sat Mar 07 2020 - 01:04

Seán Moran: Election fever a reminder of the GAA's fertile political soil

Engagement with Gaelic games has proved a potent tonic across the political spectrum

Wed Jan 29 2020 - 07:00

John Cuffe: Mayo players have lost the right to remain silent on funding row

‘In this controversy they have taken a vow of the Trappist monk. Sorry lads, it won’t wash’

Fri Nov 08 2019 - 17:17

Keith Donoghue set to team up with Delta Work at Down Royal

Michael O’Leary going for a seventh straight win in the Ladbrokes Champion Chase

Thu Oct 31 2019 - 15:24

Brazill relishing the challenge as he eases into last four of Irish Amateur Close

Naas star faces Alan Fahy while Charlie Denvir takes on favourite Mullarney

Tue Aug 06 2019 - 20:45

Ireland internationals continue to see their hopes go south at Lahinch

Tiarnan McLarnon and John Murphy go out in the quarter-finals of South of Ireland

Sat Jul 27 2019 - 19:48

State millions and good memories: Bringing a grand house back to life

After a careful refurb, Doneraile Court is open to visitors after being closed for decades

Sat Jun 29 2019 - 00:00

Crosshue Boy the sole Irish hope for Scottish National

Seán Doyle’s runner well placed to be first to bring home Ayr showpiece title in 150 years

Wed Apr 10 2019 - 01:00

Injury to Presenting Percy proves less serious than at first feared

Former Gold Cup favourite could return to action next season

Sun Mar 24 2019 - 17:00

Sigerson Cup: IT Tralee thrash IT Sligo in round two

DIT also advance to third round, UCC have too much for DCU in Fitzgibbon Cup

Wed Jan 23 2019 - 21:01

Presenting Percy set to make seasonal bow at Gowran Park

Cheltenham Gold Cup favourite declared along with the likes of Don Poli and Limini

Wed Jan 23 2019 - 15:55

Ground conditions may be right for Presenting Percy’s return

Team hopes Gold Cup favourite will get vital practice at Gowran in run-up to Cheltenham

Sun Jan 20 2019 - 17:00

Willie Mullins not concerned about stable form despite weekend blank

Cheltenham hope Felix Desjy lands Punchestown feature for Gordon Elliott

Sun Jan 13 2019 - 16:46

Westmeath ease past Longford to reach O’Byrne Cup final

Longford did not manage a score from play in surprising mismatch in pre-season clash

Sat Jan 12 2019 - 18:03

Battleoverdoyen remains unbeaten after fine Naas victory

Elliott’s six-year-old takes Grade One Lawlor’s Hurdle with Tornado Flyer pulled up

Sun Jan 06 2019 - 16:02

Lost & Found: Most appealing film yet from Ireland’s maverick moviemaker

Review: Liam O Mochain is at the centre of his omnibus film’s daisy chain of stories

Thu Jul 12 2018 - 09:41

Shay’s Short Game: John Murphy wins St Andrews Links Trophy

Eddie McCormack captures Connacht Stroke Play, Top field expected for South of Ireland

Tue Jun 12 2018 - 11:00

Lemass told Haughey he would be foolish to take ministerial role

Then taoiseach felt son-in-law should not relinquish business associations for politics

Mon Jun 04 2018 - 18:34

Conditions give Sub Lieutenant a chance for Ryanair glory

De Bromhead star aims to give Michael O’Leary a first victory in own race

Thu Mar 15 2018 - 06:00

Top three O’Leary as Road To Respect claims Christmas Chase

Meade Star the highlight of 4.334-1 Leopardstown four-timer for Ryanair boss

Thu Dec 28 2017 - 18:45

John Heslin inspires St Loman’s to Westmeath hat-trick

Heslin scores a wonder goal after 12 seconds as Tyrrellspass beaten in final once again

Sun Oct 29 2017 - 18:42