The Irish Times

The Belfast Ensemble brings its 3-day Bash to the Lyric Theatre

A retrospective celebration of the extraordinary canon of work in just two years

Wed Jun 19 2019 - 05:00

Bargain-buy Rashaan takes career earnings to nearly €250,000

Jett completes Jessica Harrington double on Irish National Day

Mon Apr 22 2019 - 21:40

Rachael Blackmore rides first Irish Grade One winner before dramatic mishap

Honeysuckle wins Irish Stallion Farms Mares Novice Hurdle but Mind’s Eye dumps Blackmore

Sun Apr 21 2019 - 17:56

Fairyhouse set for extensive watering ahead of Easter festival

First high-profile test of new whip rules at Irish Grand National

Fri Apr 19 2019 - 16:08

Ireland v England rivalry is a nonsense but it’s a good way of tracking the health of Irish racing

Money has changed everything about Irish fortunes at Cheltenham since a winless 1989

Fri Mar 08 2019 - 18:46

Kingdoms for a horse – Frank McNally on Phar Lap and the rules of equine nationalism

An Irishman’s Diary

Wed Nov 07 2018 - 18:10

On Chesil Beach: Saoirse Ronan’s new film not wholly satisfying

Review: Ian McEwan’s own script cannot find a cinematic substitute for his sharp prose

Tue May 22 2018 - 14:59

Minella Rocco declared a non-runner in Grand National

Racing manager says ‘it’s purely ground related, he’s just not as good in soft-heavy’

Fri Apr 13 2018 - 11:06

Katie Walsh targeting Aintree National glory aboard Baie Des Iles

Jonjo O’Neill’s Minella Rocco at the head of the weights following the second forfeit stage

Tue Mar 20 2018 - 22:07

Confirmed: Minella Rocco a non-runner in Cheltenham Gold Cup

Jonjo O’Neill withdrew JP McManus’ eight-year-old due to concerns about ground

Fri Mar 16 2018 - 09:13

Our Duke heads stellar field for Down Royal Champion Chase

Jessica Harrington’s star among 11 entries but Coneygree could head for Wetherby

Tue Oct 31 2017 - 14:43

Magnificent mare Annie Power is retired

Willie Mullins confirms 2016 Champion Hurdle heroine will not return to track

Tue May 16 2017 - 13:33

Willie Mullins closes gap in battle for trainers’ title

English raider Unowhatimeanharry lands Punchestown feature on day three

Thu Apr 27 2017 - 20:50

Foxrock likely to miss Aintree showpiece for Irish Grand National

Ante-post favourite Minella Rocco will not travel to Liverpool after ‘hard race in Gold Cup’

Tue Mar 21 2017 - 17:24

Tony McCoy ‘flattered’ by statue to his honour at Cheltenham

Legendary jockey partnered 31 winners at the famous festival during an epic career

Tue Mar 14 2017 - 21:13

Carlingford Lough has all eyes on Irish Gold Cup

Both McManus and O’Leary’s Gigginstown Stud team have three entries each

Wed Feb 08 2017 - 01:00

Bryan Cooper to miss Leopardstown, hopes to return next week

Barry Geraghty faces tough Gold Cup call between Carlingford Lough and Minella Rocco

Mon Feb 06 2017 - 18:34

Turf Club expects rise in inquiries after ‘non-trier’ rules take effect

First meeting under new running and riding rules will take place at Dundalk on Friday

Mon Jan 16 2017 - 01:00

Djakadam can confirm Gold Cup credentials in Lexus

Vroum Vroum Mag can bring Willie Mullins more festive cheer in Christmas Hurdle

Wed Dec 28 2016 - 11:07

Taquin Du Seuil and Aidan Coleman take BetVictor Gold Cup

Jonjo O’Neill gets winner despite favourite More Of That disappointing at Cheltenham

Sat Nov 12 2016 - 15:09