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Saddle up for race through history - looking back at the world’s first steeplechase

Saddle up for race through history - looking back at the world’s first steeplechase

It is safe to say that, even allowing for 265 years of inflation, the prize fund of €500,000 for this year’s Irish Grand National is somewhat more than the value of the hogshead or cask of wine that two Corkmen competed for in the world’s first steeplechase.

Sat, 15 Apr, 2017

OBITUARY: Phonsie O'Brien, legendary racehorse trainer and brother of Vincent

OBITUARY: Phonsie O'Brien, legendary racehorse trainer and brother of Vincent

Hand of the king who helped build an empire

Fri, 29 Jul, 2016

First steeplechase to be re-enacted 260 years on

A horse racing tradition that has endured, and blossomed, since it first took place in north Cork, in 1752, will be re-enacted on Saturday, Oct 13.

Thu, 27 Sep, 2012

278 dairy acres in east Cork

WHAT can you say about this farm at Leamlara, Co Cork — except to say that it has it all.

Thu, 29 Sep, 2011