The Irish Times

Sean Moran: Bloody Sunday centenary weekend will live long in the sporting memory

Only once previously in 133 years have Cavan, Dublin, Mayo and Tipp contested semi-finals

Wed Nov 25 2020 - 06:00

Bloody Sunday 1920: Michael Hogan’s family’s second tragedy

The family of Bloody Sunday’s best known victim experienced another tragedy 21 years later

Sat Nov 21 2020 - 06:00

Aidan O’Brien targets Haydock Sprint Cup with Lope Y Fernandez

Gordon Lord Byron in 2013 is the only Irish victory in the race in almost half a century

Mon Aug 31 2020 - 15:58

Abbey Theatre to collaborate with GAA on Bloody Sunday productions

14 different works will be staged on the eve of the centenary in November

Tue Jul 14 2020 - 06:00

Tom Hogan pays tribute after sudden death of Gordon Lord Byron

Aidan O’Brien witnesses the highs and lows of racing at Leopardstown as Year Of The Tiger put down

Tue Jun 09 2020 - 16:50

The day 14 died in Croke Park: Remembering those killed 99 years ago

Victims of Bloody Sunday were swept up by history but they were ordinary people at a match

Wed Nov 20 2019 - 10:08

‘Do I need two vets now?’ Border farmers sweat over Brexit

The absence of clarity on the nitty-gritty details is causing anxiety for Border businesses

Mon Jan 21 2019 - 02:18

Mount Everest to hit Beresford Stakes peak for O’Brien

Champion trainer has sights set on 18th victory in historic race

Fri Sept 28 2018 - 16:32

Gordon Lord Byron beaten but unbowed in Czech Republic

Tom Hogan to assess 10-year-old’s options after stalwart finished fifth on Saturday

Mon Sept 24 2018 - 10:12

Gordon Lord Byron to make Czech Republic bow on Saturday

Tom Hogan’s veteran 10-year-old primed for 91st career start across eight countries

Fri Sept 21 2018 - 16:13

‘I wish it were a bad dream,’ father of drowned teenager tells funeral

Hundreds attend mass for Jack Kenneally, who died while swimming in a quarry last Thursday

Sun Jun 03 2018 - 19:02

Minding the star name among entries for Naas on Sunday

Aidan O’Brien’s class filly may line up in Dr Vincent O’Brien Centenary Alleged Stakes

Tue Apr 04 2017 - 18:30

Gordon Lord Byron rolls back the clock at the Curragh

Eight-year-old delivers a vintage performance to score for Tom Hogan at 16-1

Sun Jul 17 2016 - 18:27

GAA to mark Bloody Sunday 1920 in special Croke Park ceremony

November 21st also marks anniversary of 1974 Birmingham pub bombings

Sat Nov 21 2015 - 01:01

Ireland’s sprint stars travel with expectations

Gordon Lord Byron’s team hopeful he can repeat 2013 success in Sprint Cup

Sat Sept 05 2015 - 01:00

Gordon Lord Byron wants more Sprint Cup glory at Haydock

Tom Hogan’s international stalwart will look to repeat 2013 success

Tue Sept 01 2015 - 01:00

Pat Smullen targets King George before gearing up for Galway

Snow Sky has been supplemented into the King George & Queen Elizabeth Stakes

Tue Jul 21 2015 - 01:00

Ground conditions should favour Brooch’s bid in the Kilboy Stakes

Gordon Lord Byron primed for strong showing in the Minstrel Stakes

Sat Jul 18 2015 - 01:00

Ascot preview: Mustajeeb can seal deal

Dermot Weld and Pat Smullen can end week on high in Diamond Jubilee Stakes

Sat Jun 20 2015 - 01:00

Sole Power ends year on low note after struggling in Hong Kong sprint

Eddie Lynam-trained gelding could finish only ninth to Aerovelocity

Mon Dec 15 2014 - 01:00

No Hong Kong joy for Irish as Aerovelocity takes Sprint

John Moore and Joao Moreira claim big double at Sha Tin

Sun Dec 14 2014 - 12:02

Eddie Lynam’s Sole Power in good shape for Hong Kong raid

Gordon Lord Byron and Parish Hall make up Irish representation at prestigious event

Mon Dec 08 2014 - 01:00

Maureen O’Hara’s former PA gets High Court apology

Judge strikes out case after statement read in court and settlement agreed with nephew

Mon Nov 17 2014 - 12:52

Charm Spirit bridges 21-year gap for French at Ascot

Olivier Peslier managed to find a gap had enough in hand to hold off Night Of Thunder

Sat Oct 18 2014 - 16:12

Arc master Fabre Andre quietly confident for Flintshire success in L’Arc de Triomphe

In such an open looking race the best each way value could be some 33-1 about Flintshire

Sat Oct 04 2014 - 01:00

Gordon Lord Byron set to take chance in Prix de la Foret

Pattern performer and previous winner to make third appearance in Group One renewal

Tue Sept 30 2014 - 01:00

Weld hoping for cut ahead of Champions Weekend

Trainer reveals intention to have ‘very few’ runners if ground at tracks good to firm

Mon Sept 08 2014 - 20:45

Chicquita set to make debut for O’Brien at Champions Weekend

Aidan O’Brien confirms Due Diligence out ofthe running for Haydock Sprint Cup

Mon Sept 01 2014 - 01:00

Maarek to win the battle of the Group One heavyweights in Renaissance Stakes

Jockey Joseph O’Brien can continue a successful week with The Great War

Sat Aug 23 2014 - 01:00

Slade Power can deliver for Eddie Lynam in Diamond Jubilee Stakes

Pique Sous a serious candidate in Queen Alexandra Stakes for Willie Mullins

Sat Jun 21 2014 - 01:00

Prince De Beauchene finally gets his chance at Aintree Grand National glory

Ruled out for last two years, the 11-year-old finally gets his big moment at jump racing’s iconic race

Mon Mar 31 2014 - 01:00

Sole Power and Slade Power hope to break European mould in Sprint

Eddie Lynam’s pair part of a five-strong Irish team taking part in Hong Kong International meeting

Sat Dec 07 2013 - 01:00

Dawn Approach leads Irish team into Champions Day

Ruler has history to battle as well as Cirrus Des Aigles

Sat Oct 19 2013 - 01:00

Gordon Lord Byron earns a shot at Dawn Approach

Johnny Murtagh will again guide the horse in Saturday’s QEII

Wed Oct 16 2013 - 01:08