Ireland grabs its share of international attention this week with Tattersalls International Horse Trials getting underway in Co. Meath today and Mullingar hosting its two-star international show jumping meeting over the Bank Holiday weekend.

Jonty Evans remains in intensive care in Beaumont Hospital after a fall at Tattersalls International Horse Trials on Sunday.

The Mitsubishi Motors meeting at Badminton brought its usual mix of drama and a touch of controversy at the weekend, and, all things considered, it was a satisfactory event for Irish riders.