Cathy Desmond talks to Liam Byrne, who is to bring the sound of the viola da gamba to Kilkenny as part of the city’s arts festival.

As a small child, Waley-Cohen insisted her parents book music lessons for her, says Jo Kerrigan

Stand Guard joined La Estrella on a mark just one short of the British all-weather-winning record when the pair’s much anticipated clash at Southwell was called off at the 11th hour.

Selected tips from courses in the UK and Ireland.