Person: Peter Maher

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Hurling Hands: Jill Horan - I never took to the plastic hurleys — the touch wasn't the same

Former Tipperary camogie player Jill Horan says she held the hurley like a baseball bat when she first moved from America.

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Sceaux setback a big blow for Willie Mullins in title race

racing

Bright New Dawn enjoys nice confidence-booster

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Power-packed win for Belvedere College

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Jennings steers Belvedere to last four after thriller with Blackrock

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Cork priest recovers in no time after ‘bikini hip op’

In-form Brian Linehan on the score sheet again with double

Brian Linehan is riding with terrific confidence at present and, fresh from his success aboard Hardtorock at Dawstown on bank holiday Monday, the Fermoy amateur partnered the third double of his career at the County Limerick Hunt point-to-point fixture at Athlacca on Saturday.

Mon, 11 May, 2015

Hidden Cyclone blows his rivals away at Punchestown

All roads lead back to the Cheltenham Festival for Hidden Cyclone after Shark Hanlon’s pride and joy enjoyed his day in the sun with a fine front-running display in the Boylesports Tied Cottage Chase at Punchestown yesterday.

Mon, 02 Feb, 2015

La Touche Cup right fit for Big Shu again, says Maher

Peter Maher is eyeing Punchestown Festival compensation for Big Shu after his stable star’s early exit from the Crabbie’s Grand National at Aintree on Saturday.

Wed, 09 Apr, 2014

Yes Tom in topping form on first run for Crawford

Yes Tom, the 14/1 outsider of five runners, continued Stuart Crawford’s rich vein of form when landing the Daily Mirror Chase in Down Royal yesterday.

Tue, 18 Mar, 2014

CHELTENHAM 2013: Rueing a nearly day at Festival

Yesterday was a nearly day, as Jetson and Bostons Angel both ran their hearts out to be third and fourth.

Fri, 15 Mar, 2013

Punchestown precipitation ensures water remains topical

Punchestown, as ever, is a microcosm of Irish society — a brash playground for the nouveau riche during the boom years and a less vulgar, more genuine celebration of all things equine during these austere times.

Wed, 25 Apr, 2012

Big Shu wins opener at Punchestown

Peter Maher’s Big Shu claimed a narrow victory in the Kildare Hunt Club Fr Sean Breen Memorial Chase, the opening race of the 2012 Punchestown Festival.

Tue, 24 Apr, 2012

Rock And Roll Kid puts Mullins back in big-time

TONY MULLINS, who has been finding winners hard to come by, got back to the big-time at Ballybrit last night when Rock And Roll Kid, partnered by his son, Danny, strode to victory in the featured Tote Galway Mile EBF Handicap.

Wed, 29 Jul, 2009

Codd bags five-timer at Punchestown marathon

THERE were no less than 12 races and 168 runners at Saturday’s rescheduled Kildare Hunt point-to-point meeting at Punchestown racecourse and Jamie Codd had an afternoon to savour with a whopping five winners.

Mon, 23 Feb, 2009

Progressive Sumkindasuprstar gets off the mark in smooth style

THERE were doubles for riders Benny Walsh and Ross O’Sullivan at the rescheduled Kildare Hunt point-to-point fixture at Punchestown racecourse yesterday.

Tue, 18 Mar, 2008

Maher sees bright future for young star

BRIAN MURPHY, a member of the national 4 x 400m squad, is moving up to 800m this season and new special training gear, sponsored by Mahers Sports Therapy, will ensure an early breakthrough.

Fri, 18 May, 2007

Sonia can win New York marathon’

SONIA O’SULLIVAN is wise not to set any targets in advance of the New York Marathon, according to Olympic medallist, John Treacy.

Wed, 16 Oct, 2002