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Well-treated Mill Quest makes most of opportunity

On the final day of the August festival in Tramore, trainer Willie Mullins recorded a double, while championship rival Gordon Elliott took the feature, the McCarthy’s Irish Bar Lexington Handicap Chase with the well-treated Mill Quest.

Mon, 20 Aug, 2018

<p>DAZZLER: Darren McHale of Mayo fends off Sligo's Karl McKenna during the Connacht SFC quarter-final at Markievicz Park in Sligo. </p>

‘Job done’ as Aidan O’Shea and Mayo swat sorry Sligo aside

Sligo manager Tony McEntee had made five late changes to his line-up before the throw-in but the home side were unable to pose any significant problems for the rampant visitors.

Sun, 27 Jun, 2021

<p>Caitriona Twomey of Cork Penny Dinners.</p>

Penny Dinners 'want to make sure that everyone has somewhere to turn in a crisis'

Lights shine down on the windows of Cork’s Penny Dinners where cheery red posters thank the people of Cork for their support.

Sat, 19 Dec, 2020

<p>Dessie Hutchinson of Waterford poses for a picture with supporters after the Allianz Hurling League Division 1B match between Waterford and Laois at Walsh Park in Waterford. Pic: Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile</p>

'Sketchy' Waterford put first win on the board

The result was all that mattered to manager Peter Queally after the surprise loss to Carlow.

Mon, 10 Feb, 2025

<p>Coming down the tracks: €200m Mahon 2.0 extension proposal, also showing future-planned Cork Luas light rail terminal </p>

€200m expansion for Mahon Point with plans for mixed uses and more shops unveiled

As Mahon Point reaches 20 year anniversary, plans unveiled for additional space for a user like Decathlon, offices, apartments and upgraded public transport links

Thu, 19 Jun, 2025

<p>The flags are raised for past pupil Cillian Murphy, who’s Oscar win was being celebrated with much enthusiasm in the corridors of education he once wandered, St Anthony’s boys primary school, Ballinlough. Pictures: Chani Anderson</p>

'Boy from Ballinlough': Cillian Murphy's school pays tribute to star

'It would be absolutely amazing and so cool if he came to the school. That would be a great honour. I think he really deserved the Oscar and we would love for him to have a cup of tea with us'

Mon, 11 Mar, 2024

<p>Trainer Gavin Cromwell is looking for a first Galway Plate win. Pic: Tom Maher/Inpho</p>

Perceval Legallois can give Gavin Cromwell first Galway Plate win

Don’tstopthemusic can get punters off to perfect start by taking Maiden Hurdle

Wed, 31 Jul, 2024

<p>Call Me Captain & Dylan Browne McMonagle won the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden</p>

Call Me Captain wins Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden in Naas

The towering Calyx colt beat slow-starter Reyenzi by three-quarters of a length in a race which saw Aidan O’Brien’s Galveston trail in last of the seven runners

Thu, 19 Sep, 2024

<p>NOT FOR STOPPING: Waterford’s Patrick Curran powers past Tipperary’s Pádraic Maher in last weekend All-Ireland SHC quarter-final at Páirc Uí Chaoimh. <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit">Picture: Inpho/Brian Reilly-Troy</span>
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Enda McEvoy: This 2021 Championship is not so much sucking diesel as guzzling it

Maybe the simple fact of it not being another winter championship has helped too. Sun on our backs, short sleeves on our shirts, smiles on our faces. Maybe.

Fri, 06 Aug, 2021

The Coach’s couch

Bravest coaching call, any sport?

Mon, 28 May, 2012

TJ Reid stands tallest as giants of game continue to rule

The giants of club hurling stand a little taller this morning. Defiant as ever following this test of their resolve and devoted to their fallen clubmen.

Mon, 20 Jan, 2020

<p>The British Horseracing Authority has taken a firm stand by announcing its intention to refuse to allow Gordon Elliott have runners in Britain pending the outcome of the investigation by the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board. Picture: INPHO/Morgan Treacy</p>

Tommy Lyons: Gordon Elliott paying a price, but full cost yet to be disclosed

What a sorry state of affairs for the sport and industry of horse racing that, a fortnight from the Cheltenham Festival — the greatest show in National Hunt racing — the focus is on a picture of a leading trainer which circulated on social media ...

Tue, 02 Mar, 2021

Rugby round-up: Cork Con and Clontarf seal victories in Energia All-Ireland League

Cork Constitution produced a barnstorming finish at Belfield to beat UCD 29-25 and extend their Energia All-Ireland League winning streak to 11 games.

Sun, 26 Jan, 2020

<p>IMPORTANT WIN: Terenure's Craig Adams scores a try despite Sam Hanrahan of Garryowen</p>

All-Ireland League round-up: Clontarf battle to important win over Ballynahinch

Elsewhere in Division 1A Terenure College hammered Garryowen while Cork Con, Lansdowne, and Young Munster also picked up victories.

Sun, 26 Mar, 2023

Cheltenham: Missed approach makes no mistake in Kim Muir

Ireland missed out on a clean sweep on the third day of the Cheltenham Festival when Missed Approach made virtually all the running in the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Amateur Riders' Handicap Chase.

Thu, 15 Mar, 2018

Weekend GAA previews: Borris face Ballyhale brilliance; Corofin set to join elite club

John Fogarty previews the weekend's GAA fixtures.

Fri, 17 Jan, 2020

<p>MINELLA INDO and Jack Kennedy win for owner Barry Maloney and trainer Henry de Bromhead with runner up A PLUS TARD with grooms Zoe Smalley and Jason Dunphy.</p>

Ruby backs A Plus Tard to give Rachael golden moment

Ruby Walsh is confident A Plus Tard will strike gold for Rachael Blackmore year in Friday’s Festival highlight.

Thu, 10 Mar, 2022

Paul Townend four-timer lights up opening day of Listowel

There were two winners for Eric McNamara and three for Willie Mullins, but Midleton jockey Paul Townend stole the show with a four-timer on the opening day of the 2018 Harvest Festival in Listowel.

Mon, 10 Sep, 2018

James Doyle masterclass as Sea Of Class swoops in Irish Oaks

A James Doyle masterclass aboard Sea Of Class ensured the remarkable record of overseas runners in the Darley Irish Oaks continued — and that was the theme for the day, as British-based trainers won all three group races and four in total on Saturday afternoon at the Curragh.

Mon, 23 Jul, 2018

<p>Former Mourneabbey ladies manager Shane Ronayne is in charge of the Waterford men for 2021</p>

Ins and outs: The new managers looking to take 2021 by storm

Declan Bogue looks at football's new managerial appointments ahead of the 2021 campaign

Tue, 11 May, 2021