Event: Races

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celebrity

Love Island winner Greg O'Shea will be making his way to Killarney this weekend

The rugby player has joined the celebrity judging panel, which includes former model Yvonne Connolly.

gaa

Ciara Mageean: Brendan O’Sullivan case exposes naivety of GAA

racing

Aidan O'Brien quintet remain in hat for French Derby at Chantilly

sport

Colleges show their colours in showdown on the Liffey

Testing times for Rich Ricci

racing

L’Ami Serge sails to Plumpton victory

Return of national hunt game gets punters’ juices flowing

I PROBABLY love flat racing more than most, but you have got to say it is terrific to see the National Hunt game now getting into full swing.

Sat, 22 Oct, 2011

Fashion blooms at the races

IT WAS a Cinderella moment for Lora Beth Molloy as she was chosen as queen of fashion at the Killarney Races.

Fri, 15 Jul, 2011

Waterford praised for Tall Ships’ success

WATERFORD’S hosting of the Tall Ships Races 2011 has been overwhelmingly praised for its success, which saw up to 500,000 spectators in the city over the four-day festival ending on Sunday.

Tue, 05 Jul, 2011

Russell eyes Galway return

Davy Russell was back riding out ahead of his return to action for the start of the week-long Galway Festival on Monday.

Tue, 20 Jul, 2010

Bolger looking for a knockout punch to end O’Brien’s premier classic monopoly

JIM Bolger has two shots at interrupting Aidan O’Brien’s monopoly on the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby as Puncher Clynch and Carraiglawn head for the Curragh tomorrow.

Sat, 26 Jun, 2010

Profound Beauty takes win at Leopardstown

Profound Beauty took the first step to another possible crack at the Melbourne Cup when making a winning seasonal debut at Leopardstown.

Sun, 30 May, 2010

‘Livewire’ Dunguib thrilling Fenton

DUNGUIB is “absolutely bouncing” ahead of his date with destiny in the Spinal Research Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham in a fortnight’s time.

Wed, 03 Mar, 2010

Martin looking forward to Galway outing for Green Mile

Tony Martin's Green Mile will take his place in the line-up after a victory at Killarney last time over hurdles.

Tue, 29 Jul, 2008

If Obama loses the race, blame it on the ‘born-fighting’ Ulster brigade

It’s between the academics and the Appalachians, says the world’s leading authority on American politics, Michael Barone.

Wed, 21 May, 2008

Best still to come from Mac - Fallon

Kieren Fallon expects Macarthur to come into his own next year if the Coolmore operation opt to keep the well-bred colt in training as a four-year-old.

Sun, 16 Sep, 2007

Racing fans out to watch a gallop by the scallops

FOR SOME, horse racing on the beach represents all that is best about Irish life.

Thu, 19 Jul, 2007

Turpin set for Haydock

Nicky Richards has reported Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup flop Turpin Green to be in good order since his mishap at Newbury.

Sun, 03 Dec, 2006

Pipe sets sights on Gold

Celestial Gold is set to reappear in the Stan James King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day.

Wed, 15 Nov, 2006

Morris thrilled with Fota

Mouse Morris has reported Queen Mother Champion Chase hopeful Fota Island to be in fine shape after his cosy victory at Fairyhouse on Sunday.

Mon, 23 Jan, 2006

Isio primed for Chandler return

Nicky Henderson expects 2004 Victor Chandler Chase winner Isio to make a belated return to the track in the 2006 renewal of the race next month.

Fri, 30 Dec, 2005

Oxx: Vinnie will be tough nut to crack

RIVAL trainer John Oxx admits Vinnie Roe will be “a tough nut to crack” as he bids for a fifth consecutive win in tomorrow's Irish Field St Leger at the Curragh.

Fri, 16 Sep, 2005

Hefty fine and ban for amateur rider

THE first division of the Bumper at Cork yesterday saw Irish racing dragged through the mire.

Mon, 25 Apr, 2005

Curley and McCririck in TV barney

BARNEY CURLEY was involved in a heated on-air exchange with racing pundit John McCririck after the defeat of the Newmarket trainer’s Cristoforo at Folkestone yesterday.

Sat, 29 Jan, 2005

Secret invite to the inner sanctum of racing

LIKE Aga Khan thoroughbreds we stood, corralled, separated from the common hordes. Not for us the crush of the crowd or cold concrete steps to park bums on.

Sat, 31 Jul, 2004

Stylish beauties runaway winners at Ladies Day

WINNING at the Galway Races demands fine attention to detail and a bit of luck, especially when the course is filled with potential champions.

Fri, 02 Aug, 2002