The Irish Times

Rachael Blackmore hoping for fifth time lucky at Irish Grand National

Irish jockey back in action on Easter Monday aboard De Bromhead’s Full Time Score

Fri Apr 15 2022 - 16:48

Rachael Blackmore: ‘Am I happy? It’s unbelievable. But I want more’

The Grand-National-winning jockey on an incredible year

Sat Jun 26 2021 - 06:00

TV View: RTÉ doubters have a proper mare as Colreevy gets one over on the boys

Monkfish and Envoi Allen put in their place after mare’s chances were written off

Tue Apr 27 2021 - 21:15

Potential for 19 Irish raiders in Aintree Grand National

Patrick Mullins, riding Burrows Saint, has chance to claim rare father-and-son triumph

Fri Apr 09 2021 - 01:00

Blackmore and Honeysuckle go in search of historic win in Champion Hurdle

Battle with fellow mare and reigning champion Epatante could give racing the lift it needs

Tue Mar 16 2021 - 06:00

Intermediate and junior players unhappy with Camogie Association decision

Players received a message that their games were off just 24 hours before throw-in

Thu Nov 05 2020 - 19:37

Barriers broken, Rachael Blackmore rides on to greater heights

The Tipperary jockey arrives at Cheltenham with an impressive a book of rides

Sat Mar 07 2020 - 06:00

O’Leary calls for Cheltenham Champion Bumper to be restricted to amateur jockeys

Gigginstown spokesman indicates Darling Daughter will line up in festival contest

Fri Feb 21 2020 - 18:00

Latest Exhibition shocks Andy Dufresne at Navan

Bryan Cooper enjoys morale-boosting win as Elliott’s odds-on favourite is turned over

Sun Dec 15 2019 - 15:57

Rachael Blackmore and Bryony Frost aiming for Galway Plate Glory

Authorities hope prize money boost can help increase dwindling crowd numbers

Wed Jul 31 2019 - 06:00

Punchestown Festival: Jumps jockey greats turn 40 but look far from done

Walsh, Russell and Geraghty can continue for years with advances in conditioning

Sat Apr 27 2019 - 06:00

Blackmore and Frost to fight out Ryanair Chase

Monalee should be approaching his career peak while Frodon leads English prospects

Wed Mar 13 2019 - 19:00

Reasons to be cheerful at Cheltenham? Here are 28

There is simply no week in sport that offers richer soil in which to dig for gripping yarns

Mon Mar 11 2019 - 05:30

Jump Girls really are a breed unto themselves

Heartwarming documentary a remarkable insight into women in horse racing

Thu Feb 28 2019 - 06:00

‘I’m just glad Johnny Sexton didn’t come in a dress’

There was no upstaging Kellie Harrington on a day that put sportswomen centre stage

Fri Dec 21 2018 - 20:21

Health Board: Upcoming conferences, talks, campaigns and events

Sports stars come out to hurl for cancer research, a walk for night nurses and a new initiative to donate hospital parking spaces

Mon Aug 13 2018 - 03:01

Ayeisha McFerran’s dancing feet keep hockey star on her toes

Fresh from her World Cup heroics, Ireland’s outstanding goalkeeper targets Olympic Games

Thu Aug 09 2018 - 06:00

President Higgins feeling ‘very fit’ as race for Áras looms

Michael D Higgins presents Galway Plate despite gambling sponsorship objections

Wed Aug 01 2018 - 21:06

The Irish Times/Sport Ireland sportswoman award for June: Sarah Healy

At the European under-18 championships in Hungary the Irish student won both the 1,500m and 3,000m titles

Thu Jul 12 2018 - 05:45

Sportswoman of the Month: Hard work pays off for Natalya Coyle

The Irish Times/Sport Ireland Sportswoman Award for May: Natalya Coyle (Modern Pentathlon)

Wed Jun 13 2018 - 17:00

Willie Mullins starting on next ‘millennium’ in Paris

Trainer, who has reached the 3,000 winners mark, can call on Paul Townend for Auteuil

Sat Jun 09 2018 - 06:35

Punchestown unlikely to move to a Sunday finish anytime soon

Organisers will look at ‘pros and minuses’ of moving dates as record 35,958 attend final day

Mon Apr 30 2018 - 06:00

Nina Carberry follows Katie Walsh into retirement after win

Amateur star bows out after victory aboard Josies Orders at Punchestown

Sat Apr 28 2018 - 15:15

Shock as Katie Walsh announces winning ride will be her last

Jockey retiring after thrilling win on Willie Mullins-trained Antey at Punchestown

Fri Apr 27 2018 - 22:29

On a day of drama, Supasundae’s win is cruelly overlooked

Jessica Harrington’s 7-1 winner interrupted ongoing Willie Mullins-Gordon Elliott saga

Fri Apr 27 2018 - 21:42

Seeyouatmidnight might get there before the rest in Grand National

Katie Walsh aims to create history by becoming first female winner on Baie Des Iles

Sat Apr 14 2018 - 06:00

What Katie does next – it could be a Grand National win

Mount of top Irish woman jockey Katie Walsh shortening in the betting for Aintree showpiece

Sat Apr 14 2018 - 01:00

Aintree Grand National: 10 things you need to know

What, where, when, who are the favourites, the best of the Irish and the women to watch

Fri Apr 13 2018 - 13:53

Added Time: Katie Walsh on the race all jockeys dream of winning

The circus around Conor McGregor and Sonia O’Sullivan discusses Caster Semenya

Fri Apr 13 2018 - 07:40

Blackmore expecting the unexpected ahead of Grand National debut

Jockey is not thinking about what it would mean to become first woman to win race

Thu Apr 12 2018 - 06:00

Total Recall’s Gold Cup fall not a factor as National beckons

Willie Mullins says son David will ride Pleasant Company in Grand National

Tue Apr 10 2018 - 17:29

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

Six Irish-trained winners on day two of Cheltenham Festival

Gordon Elliot claims 468-1 hat-trick with Ruby Walsh leg injury not as bad as first feared

Wed Mar 14 2018 - 20:24

‘You’re fired’: The notable departures from Trump’s administration

Three staff leave in just over a week in US president’s revolving door White House

Tue Mar 13 2018 - 18:45