horse racing

A proud racing tradition with deep roots

by 23/05/20 9:42am

By Daletta ARTHUR Moore’s appeal, through the letters column in The Irish Times, for the resumption of racing in this country certainly caught one’s eye. It also served as a timely reminder of the recent closure of his prep school...

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Horse racing to return on 8 June

by 15/05/20 4:09pm

By John Foley Horse racing will resume in Ireland behind closed doors on Monday 8 June. The government confirmed after today’s cabinet meeting that they had brought forward their initial date of 29 June for the sport’s return. The last...

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Coronavirus has done what two World Wars could not

By Daletta THE recent re-run of that enjoyable documentary on the Irish Grand National alluded to the fact that only...

Thursday, 23/04/20 - 8:30am Read More

How to ride a blind horse!

By Daletta ‘THIS was a splendid colt; he had retired into winter quarters the favourite two-year-old, winner of the Woodcote...

Friday, 17/04/20 - 10:57am Read More

Irish horse racing raises €50,000 for Feed The Heroes

An online auction of racing items and memorabilia donated by the Irish racing and breeding industry has helped raise €50,000...

Thursday, 16/04/20 - 4:00pm Read More

Sports Profile: Patrick Mullins

Patrick Mullins What was your childhood ambition? Not to grow too tall. Growing up, who was your sporting hero? Ryan...

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