Nothing quite like Cheltenham

IF I live to be a hundred, I don’t think I will ever quite get my head around the phenomenon known as Cheltenham.

Thu, 06 Mar, 2008 - 00:00
Pat Keane

Think of the great sporting occasions which take place on our planet, such as the soccer World Cup or the Olympics.

Think of an all-Ireland hurling or football final, even the eagerly awaited Warren Gatland-Eddie O’Sullivan crossing of swords when Ireland and Wales go toe-to-toe in rugby this weekend.

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CourtsRacingPlace: Cheltenham IFPlace: CheltenhamPlace: BritainPlace: IrelandPlace: WaterfordPlace: Silver SpringsPlace: CorkPerson: Warren GatlandPerson: Eddie O’SullivanPerson: Brian GleesonPerson: John FrancomePerson: Davy RussellPerson: Noel O’BrienPerson: FrancomePerson: Conor O’DwyerPerson: De ValiraPerson: EbaziyanPerson: CashmansPerson: Ruby WalshPerson: NolandPerson: RubyPerson: Paul NichollsPerson: TedPerson: Mickey FlynnPerson: Tony McCoyPerson: Inglis DreverPerson: Howard JohnsonPerson: Noel MeadeEvent: World CupEvent: OlympicsEvent: Cheltenham FestivalOrganisation: IrelandOrganisation: WalesOrganisation: Woodlands Park Hotel
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