Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today

Winning times are down - but how much of it is due to better track maintenance, asks Tommy Lyons.

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

Clare 2-17 Kildare 1-19: The joy was evident and there were plenty celebrations but perhaps the most notable aspect of this historic victory for Clare was the absence of delirium.

Cian O’Neill has so far done everything asked of him since he finally took the reins in his native county.

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today.

Day 4 is D-Day at the Cheltenham Festival for the Timico Gold Cup hopefuls.

Horse racing correspondents Tommy Lyons and Darren Norris sit with Peter McNamara to detail their opinions on how Day Two of the Cheltenham Festival may transpire on Irish Examiner's BallTalk TV.

Good morning. Here’s everything you need to know before you start your day.

Ronan O’Gara believes that Simon Zebo needs to stop taking “the soft option” if he is to fulfil his potential with Munster and Ireland.

Italy U20 26 Ireland U20 27: The Ireland U20s withstood a powerful challenge from Italy in Prato last night, before securing their second consecutive one-point victory in this year’s Six Nations Championship.

Tommy Lyons takes a look at the recent victory of Sizing John and the opportunities that lie ahead.