The Flora Woman’s Mini Marathon was forced into a U-turn after its refusal to allow a blind woman to run with a male guide caused a social media outcry.

The annual awards usually throw up a few surprises but there was an air of predictability at yesterday’s Dunlop Ireland Champions of Motorsport Awards ceremony at the Hilton Dublin Airport Hotel.

GOLDEN SILVER, in the colours of Violet O’Leary, defied top-weight to land the Tattersalls Ireland Dan Moore Memorial Handicap Chase at Fairyhouse yesterday.

FINANCE Minister Brian Cowen warned yesterday that house prices will continue to fall despite stamp duty reforms aimed at stimulating the market.