The Irish Times

Gaillard Du Mesnil heads 51 in Irish Grand National reckoning

The Willie Mullins-trained horse remains the clear 6-1 favourite for Easter Monday race

Wed Apr 13 2022 - 16:55

Honeysuckle bids to extend unbeaten record in Winter Festival at Fairyhouse

Reigning champion hurdler favourite to become a triple-Hatton’s Grace winner

Tue Nov 23 2021 - 20:48

Grand National hero Rachael Blackmore on the mark at Fairyhouse

Jockey enjoys win on Henry de Bromhead’s Sompteaux to close gap on Paul Townend

Tue Apr 13 2021 - 19:32

Irish Grand National to have maximum field of 30 runners at Fairyhouse

Special protocols will be in place to avoid congestion in the parade ring on Easter Monday

Mon Mar 29 2021 - 15:52

Ireland’s racecourses getting ready for when ‘white flag is raised’ on spectators

Fairyhouse boss: no one is working with a specific date but preparations reflect optimism

Sat Nov 28 2020 - 06:00

Irish Grand National won’t be staged in 2020

Fairyhouse showpiece has been cancelled with prize money boosting other races

Fri Aug 28 2020 - 13:52

Irish racing confident behind closed doors resumption can be done

Officials refuse to speculate on when the sport might resume after April 19th

Fri Mar 27 2020 - 20:00

Irish Champion Hurdle looks ideal Cheltenham prep for Honeysuckle

Fairyhouse ‘just on the right side of the line’ ahead of morning inspection

Mon Jan 13 2020 - 18:15

Snugsborough Benny ready to take on the big guns in Irish Grand National

Cusack’s contender is proven on quick going and looks on the right side of the weights

Mon Apr 22 2019 - 06:00

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

Watering likely to be required at Fairyhouse ahead of Easter festival

Any Second Now 8-1 favourite for €500,000 Irish National

Mon Apr 15 2019 - 20:00

Global warming blamed as tracks continue to feel impact of dry weather

Entry rates affected by ground conditions in ‘very strange season’

Wed Jan 09 2019 - 06:00

Samcro faces biggest test as he takes on dual champion Buveur D’Air

Star mare Apple’s Jade in pursuit of Hatton’s Grace Hurdle hat-trick

Sat Dec 01 2018 - 01:00

Apple’s Jade on course for Hatton’s Grace hat-trick bid

Fairyhouse ground ‘a big factor’ in Mullins’ plans for Laurina and Benie Des Dieux

Tue Nov 27 2018 - 18:00

Irish Grand National set to be vital in champion trainer battle

First prize of €270K could prove crucial in battle between Willie Mullins and Gordon Elliott

Mon Apr 02 2018 - 06:00

Footpad will miss Fairyhouse Gold Cup to run at Aintree

Mullins’ pair Bellshill and Apairofbrowneyes are on track for Irish Grand National

Tue Mar 27 2018 - 16:28

Irish National €270,000 could be crucial in trainer’s title battle

Outlander looks set to carry topweight in Easter Monday highlight at Fairyhouse

Tue Mar 27 2018 - 07:17

Elliott and O’Leary amassing a strong team for ‘Winter Festival’

No British raiders bound for Fairyhouse despite three Grade Ones on prestigious card

Mon Nov 27 2017 - 23:00

Fairyhouse ‘seriously concerned’ about Storm Brian

High winds from could force cancellation of Saturday’s meeting

Fri Oct 20 2017 - 16:55

Geraghty faces up to three months out with fractured arm

Willie Mullins scores double but Gordon Elliott maintains championship lead

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:43

Grand National set to be richest Irish jumps race ever

Fairyhouse officials credit doubling of prize money for Easter Monday highlight’s boost

Tue Apr 11 2017 - 17:18

Yorkhill heads Ryanair Gold Cup entries at Fairyhouse

Labaik pencilled in for appearances at both Fairyhouse and Punchestown

Thu Mar 23 2017 - 22:03

Punchestown ‘cautiously optimistic’ about beating Arctic weather

Willie Mullins has five runners in Moscow Flyer Novice Hurdle including Cilaos Emery

Tue Jan 10 2017 - 19:07

In-form Gordon Elliott aims to continue momentum at Fairyhouse

Trainer to run three horses as he targets Grade One success in Drinmore Novice Chase

Mon Nov 28 2016 - 18:31

Significant increase in Irish Grand National prize fund

Fairyhouse’s Easter Monday feature now to be worth €500,000

Tue Aug 16 2016 - 20:00

Irish Grand National prize money increase to bolster race’s prestige

Willie Mullins: ‘This might bring back the real class horses’

Tue Aug 16 2016 - 13:32

Barry Geraghty completes Group One double at Fairyhouse

Trainers Kerry Lee and Gavin Cromwell secure Easter Sunday Group One wins

Sun Mar 27 2016 - 22:38

Punchestown officials hoping New Year’s Eve card survives weather

Ruby Walsh to partner Willie Mullins-trained Myska at Taunton today

Wed Dec 30 2015 - 01:00

Fairyhouse boasts record prize purse of €1.1m for Easter Festival

Course manager hoping for good weather for three-day Easter event

Mon Mar 23 2015 - 09:08

Frost forecast not expected to cause problems for weekend racing at Punchestown and Fairyhouse

Mild winter has mean no accumulation of frosts leading to frozen ground

Sat Jan 31 2015 - 01:00

Annie Power odds-on for Sunday’s Hatton’s Grace

Wed Nov 26 2014 - 01:00

IBM signs tie-up deal with Monitise

Tech group moves into lucrative sector as Money group’s shares soar 14%

Thu Aug 28 2014 - 01:00

Mixed reaction to Dundalk’s floodlit all-weather jumps course plan

Obstacles will be on the straights with a polytrack all-weather surface on the bends

Wed Dec 11 2013 - 01:00

Bookies expect Jezki to advertise his Champion Hurdle claims at Fairyhouse

Michael O’Leary’s Gigginstown Stud team add to their options by supplementing Dedigout into the Hatton’s Grace

Wed Nov 27 2013 - 01:00