A purpose built cable-laying vessel - the largest of its kind in the world - will arrive in Dublin today to complete the final phase of EirGrid's energy link between Ireland and Britain.

Michael Hourigan believes this year’s totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup could be a different story for Beef Or Salmon after three failed attempts.

HARCHIBALD appears a likely starter in Saturday’s totesport Bula Hurdle at Cheltenham after satisfying Noel Meade in a crucial piece of work on the gallops.