The Irish Times

Queen Elizabeth II Barbie doll released on her 96th birthday

The $75 limited edition doll will commemorate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Thu Apr 21 2022 - 11:47

Leopardstown hope watering will improve conditions for Christmas festival

Turf consultancy firm STRI have been working to get track to retain more water

Tue Dec 14 2021 - 19:01

Harry and Meghan reject claim queen not consulted on Lilibet name

BBC says source claims Sussexes did not ask for permission to use name for daughter

Wed Jun 09 2021 - 17:07

Irish buyers snap up vintage wines as whisky collection breaks record

Fine Art & Antiques auction results

Sat Nov 07 2020 - 05:49

Worst Sporting Moment: Mighty Nijinsky misses moment of triumph

Nijinsky had swept all before him in 1970 before trip too far to Longchamps

Fri Aug 14 2020 - 06:00

Enable to have British swansong at Kempton

A third victory at the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe remains the objective for the mare

Mon Aug 10 2020 - 14:33

Britain prancing on the world stage? You don’t need to tell us. We were pranced upon

TV review: Lucy Worsley’s Royal Photo Album looked beneath the images’ glossy surfaces

Thu May 14 2020 - 14:45

Mullins hopeful Down Royal won’t be impacted by Brexit

November Festival begins the day after Britain is due to leave EU

Mon Oct 14 2019 - 17:03

Presenting Percy heads field of 20 for Cheltenham Gold Cup

Presenting Percy is among 10 Irish-trained runners for the blue riband race

Sat Mar 09 2019 - 14:09

From Arkle’s X-rays to Garda files on JFK visit

‘The Eclectic Collector’ sale at Whyte’s featuring Kitty Kiernan's vanity case and Arkle's X-Rays has appeal for a diverse range of bidders

Sat Apr 21 2018 - 06:00

Dame Ninette De Valois, the Wicklow woman who brought ballet to Britain

Extraordinary Emigrants: De Valois founded the company that became the Royal Ballet

Tue Feb 06 2018 - 11:00

Might Bite lives up to billing to take King George VI Chase

Nicky Henderson’s eight-year-old makes amends for fall at last year’s meeting

Tue Dec 26 2017 - 18:14

Which Irish brands do we love the most?

The search continues for Irish brands Irish people could not imagine the world without

Mon Oct 02 2017 - 00:00

First meeting of breakaway trainers’ body in the North

Aidan O’Brien is even money to break 14-year record of 25 Group/Grade One wins in calendar year

Sun Sept 17 2017 - 16:09

Churchill review: Winston at his most shambolic

Brian Cox does excellent work in the title role – unfortunately, often against the script

Thu Jun 15 2017 - 12:30

Queen Elizabeth misses another church service due to heavy cold

The 90-year-old monarch missed Christmas Day service for the first time in decades

Sun Jan 01 2017 - 12:37

Tom Taaffe back in stride for Paddy Power Chase

Win for Rogue Trader or People’s Park could cement Gold Cup victor’s return to form

Tue Dec 27 2016 - 07:30

Willie Mullins lands 63/1 St Stephen’s Day ‘six-timer’

Thistlecrack odds on for Cheltenham Gold Cup after King George rout at Kempton

Mon Dec 26 2016 - 19:45

Valseur Lido on track for Leopardstown’s Lexus Chase

Gigginstown’s number one is set to skip Kempton’s King George VI Chase

Wed Dec 14 2016 - 01:00

Shergar’s jockey Walter Swinburn dies aged 55

Swinburn won Epsom Derby three times and The Arc once

Mon Dec 12 2016 - 19:40

Bryan Cooper faces Durkan choice between Sub Lieutenant and Outlander

Willie Mullins’s Djakadam set to defend his Grade One crown at Punchestown

Wed Dec 07 2016 - 10:47

Willie Mullins says Douvan ready to tackle two-mile route

Un De Sceaux remains in contention for Sandown’s Betfair Tingle Creek Chase

Tue Nov 29 2016 - 01:00

Sunderland, ‘the city that crashed the pound’, defiant after Brexit

Few in the Brexit bellwether city have regrets – but enthusiasm for Leave has wavered

Wed Jul 13 2016 - 13:44

Queen Elizabeth: From princess to UK’s longest reigning monarch

A look at the queen’s life from a horse-mad child to her 90th birthday

Thu Apr 21 2016 - 01:00

Mixed signals on Indian bid to recover Kohinoor diamond

Solicitor general surprises many by saying India should forgo claim for jewel from UK

Tue Apr 19 2016 - 20:35

Colin Tizzard confident Cue Card will deliver at Aintree

Dorset trainer believes his charge can return to winning ways in Betfred Bowl

Wed Apr 06 2016 - 17:53

2011 Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Long run is retired

Two-time King George winner finishes fifth in a hunter chase at Carlisle on Sunday

Mon Mar 21 2016 - 10:41

Noel Meade: Road to Riches a ‘stupid price’ for Irish Gold Cup

Trainer believes stable star is entitled to be favourite for Leopardstown weekend feature

Fri Feb 05 2016 - 12:46

Race ready: Gordon Elliott mob-handed for Christmas meetings

Don Cossack primed for King George VI glory at Kempton as yard eyes festive success

Thu Dec 24 2015 - 13:27

Vautour and Don Cossack backed to make King George Irish affair

Kempton preview: Faugheen expected to return to winning ways in Christmas Hurdle

Thu Dec 24 2015 - 01:00

Roddy L’Estrange: Helpless Vinny cries tears of frustration

Burly busman scared as his beloved Angie undergoes major surgery

Wed Dec 02 2015 - 07:45

Gordon Elliott’s winning ways the result of ambition and talent

The Meath trainer has become a very worthy rival of undisputed king Willie Mullins

Wed Dec 02 2015 - 01:00

Golden Horn added to Prix del’Arc de Triomphe line-up

Derby winner supplemented by owner Anthony Oppenheimer at a cost of €120,000

Thu Oct 01 2015 - 19:04

Golden Horn a class above at Sandown as he makes it five unbeaten

Colt pulls clear of The Grey Gatsby as Aiden O’Brien’s Cougar Mountain never threatens

Sat Jul 04 2015 - 17:19