Person: Nick Turner

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Padraig McCarthy off to good start in Boekelo

Padraig McCarthy was on the Irish team that scored an historic win in Boekelo last year and, while he feels a repeat could not be dismissed this weekend, he said the ground conditions at the Dutch fixture could make for a different scenario.

No rush on managers’ posts

First blood to Coyle at Millstreet, and maybe more to come

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Relaxed Judy Reynolds sets sights on place in Monday’s decider

sport

Ireland's eventing team slip out of Olympic contention

racing

Mood upbeat in Irish camp ahead of Olympics

Ukrainian issue brought to Quest’s attention

Correspondence has been sent by an Irish person to the Federation Equestre Internationale Integrity Unit concerning changes to the ownership of Ukrainian horses.

Fri, 15 Jul, 2016

Nick Turner confident eventing squad will do well in Rio

Ireland eventing manager Nick Turner was anything if not confident yesterday, with not a scintilla of doubt that his selection for the Olympics can live up to the expectation that permeates Irish eventing these days.

Fri, 10 Jun, 2016

Michael Ryan out to prove Olympic credentials at Badminton

Same again, please, would sum up Michael Ryan’s approach at Badminton this weekend.

Fri, 06 May, 2016

Nick Turner satisfied with Ireland’s second-place finish at Ballindenisk International Horse Trials

Ireland eventing manager Nick Turner was not dissatisfied to see his team finish runner-up to the British again in the nations cup at Ballindenisk International Horse Trials yesterday, suggesting it was a realistic result.

Mon, 25 Apr, 2016

Joseph Murphy focusing on the positives

Joseph Murphy says he is focusing on the positives this weekend, as he lines out as part of the Irish team in the nations cup at Ballindenisk International Horse Trials.

Fri, 22 Apr, 2016

Why so little Olympic hype?

The reports and vibes emanating from Brazil have, to be kind about it, not been reassuring

Fri, 22 Apr, 2016

Judy Reynolds breaks new ground as first Irish rider to line out at World Cup final

Dressage rider Judy Reynolds is breaking new ground this weekend as the first Irish rider to line out in a World Cup final and her aim is to replicate the performances that have seen her greatly improve Ireland’s reputation in the sport.

Fri, 25 Mar, 2016

Ireland get off to solid start at Europeans

Joseph Murphy was “really happy” after helping Ireland to a solid start that left them fifth of 11 teams in the European Eventing Championships at Blair Castle, Scotland, yesterday.

Fri, 11 Sep, 2015

Strong Irish side for nations cup in Aachen

Ireland eventing manager Nick Turner believes he has a “strong team of horses and riders” carrying Irish hopes in the nations cup at Aachen, Germany, this weekend.

Thu, 13 Aug, 2015

Fraser Duffy happy with his dressage performance

Fraser Duffy was reasonably satisfied with his dressage on Fernhill Revelation in the CCI three-star class on the opening day of Tattersalls International Horse Trials yesterday, writes John Tynan.

Fri, 29 May, 2015

Irish seek improvement at Ballindenisk

Having finished third of the three teams in last year’s inaugural FEI Eventing Nations Cup at Ballindenisk, the Irish will be bidding for improvement this weekend, writes John Tynan.

Fri, 24 Apr, 2015

Nick Turner: Rio Olympic ticket sees ‘switch in focus’

Ireland eventing high performance manager Nick Turner says securing qualification for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro has meant for a “switch in focus”.

Tue, 24 Feb, 2015

Turner hoping the good times continue in the Netherlands

Ireland eventing coach Nick Turner is hopeful the good times will continue this weekend as he leads his charges in the Eventing Nations Cup final in Boekelo, the Netherlands.

Fri, 10 Oct, 2014

Ireland’s WEG goal is to secure Olympic qualification

The Alltech World Equestrian Games (WEG) begin in Normandy, France, today, with 21 riders carrying Irish hopes.

Mon, 25 Aug, 2014

Clark hopeful of place in Irish squad for World Games

Days after another stunning success and days before the Irish squad for the World Equestrian Games (WEG) is announced, it’s a case of what will be will be for eventer Aoife Clark.

Fri, 13 Jun, 2014

Breen takes a lead from his horse’s name

Shane Breen was taking a lead from his horse’s name yesterday as he prepared for the first Chinese leg of the Global Champions Tour.

Fri, 06 Jun, 2014

‘Difficult’ few days as Turner finalises Euro squad

Ireland eventing manager Nick Turner conceded he “had to make a few difficult phonecalls in the last few days” as he finalised his squad for next month’s European Championships.

Tue, 30 Jul, 2013

Successful weekend on both sides of Atlantic for Irish show jumpers

Irish show jumpers plied their trade with success on both sides of the Atlantic at the weekend, notching up numerous victories.

Mon, 01 Jul, 2013

Irish eventing team face hot Aachen opposition

Austin O’Connor believes the Irish team selected for the eventing nations cup at the World Equestrian Festival in Aachen next week is not without potential.

Fri, 21 Jun, 2013

Splaine cautious about Irish prospects

Despite the successes achieved last year, Ireland show jumping manager Robert Splaine was yesterday in no mood for talking up his squad’s chances in this year’s Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup Series.

Fri, 17 May, 2013

Weekend flurry of top class action

A MOST eventful year on the Irish greyhound front accelerates towards its end and it will finish as it began - with a flurry of top class open action all over the country.

Thu, 15 Dec, 2011

Tyrur Ted can lay down early marker

TYRUR TED will be the main attraction when the concluding session of first round heats in the Cashmans Irish Laurels is run off at Curraheen Park tonight.

Sat, 01 Oct, 2005

Dessie atones in style

PRODUCE Stakes winner Roisins Dessie, beaten in both previous rounds of the event, made no mistake in the final of the Macroom Motor Services Stakes at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.

Mon, 13 Jun, 2005

Lightning can strike

LIGHTNING JANET, unlucky in the semis, is put forward as the answer to the Red Mills Breeders Cup Regional Trial Stake final at Curraheen tonight.

Thu, 22 Apr, 2004