Person: Michelle Payne

Person: Michelle Payne

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Why is Ireland so unconcerned about jiggery pokery in sport?

columnists

Why is Ireland so unconcerned about jiggery pokery in sport?

The 2015 Melbourne Cup was one of the most memorable in the history of “the race that stops a nation”.

Michelle Payne stood down after positive test for banned substance

sport

Michelle Payne stood down after positive test for banned substance

Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne has been stood down from riding after she tested positive for a banned substance at a meeting at Swan Hill racecourse on June 11.

De Sousa hit with lengthy whip ban

racing

De Sousa hit with lengthy whip ban

Champion jockey Silvestre De Sousa has been handed an 18-day suspension by the British Horseracing Authority over his use of the whip, six of which have been deferred.

Nina Carberry Q&A: "You’re never told here ‘you can’t do that because you’re a girl’"

racing

Nina Carberry Q&A: "You’re never told here ‘you can’t do that because you’re a girl’"

AP McCoy: I’ll tell like it is in new role as Channel 4 racing pundit

racing

AP McCoy: I’ll tell like it is in new role as Channel 4 racing pundit

Money, not fairness, decides coverage of women’s sport

Michelle Payne hopes historic Melbourne Cup win proves pivotal for female jockeys

Michelle Payne hopes historic Melbourne Cup win proves pivotal for female jockeys

Michelle Payne hopes her landmark victory aboard rank outsider Prince Of Penzance in the Emirates Melbourne Cup will open more doors for female jockeys in the future.

Wed, 04 Nov, 2015

Your Tuesday lunchtime catch-up

Your Tuesday lunchtime catch-up

Good afternoon. Here’s all the news you need to know this lunchtime.

Tue, 03 Nov, 2015

112-year-old flags given to Thomond

THE rugby museum at Thomond Park was yesterday presented with two flags which were used at an international match in Limerick over 112 years ago.

Fri, 06 Aug, 2010

Thomond ready for the next roar

THE Limerick skyline has been changing over the last 20 months.

Fri, 26 Sep, 2008