WHILE the Irish women’s bobsleigh team continue to sweat over whether or not they will be able to compete in the Winter Olympics, it seems Irish fans are intent to on having a party regardless.

HORSE Sport Ireland yesterday confirmed it will not be putting in a bid to stage the 2014 World Equestrian Games.

THE board of Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) this week agreed to put a draft proposal of its strategic plan forward for public consultation.

HORSE SPORT IRELAND is seriously considering making a bid to stage the 2014 World Equestrian Games (WEG), according to its chairman Joe Walsh.

Sonia O'Sullivan will be able to compete for Australia at the Commonwealth Games despite Commonwealth Games Federation plans to change their eligibility rules.