Celebrating a landmark weekend for Irish women's sport

Young Irish girls and boys have absolutely no shortage of brilliant roles models right now and many of them are female athletes

Rachael Blackmore makes history when winning the Grand National at Aintree

THE most telling reaction to Rachael Blackmore’s historic achievement in Aintree yesterday came from those who best understood its significance – other top female jockeys.

“For all the girls who watched National Velvet! Thank you @rachaelblackmor we’re so lucky to have you,” tweeted Hayley Turner.