The Irish Times

Annie Power and Faugheen set for Champion Hurdle clash

Last two winners headline a 13-strong Irish entry for Cheltenham feature on March 14th

Wed Jan 18 2017 - 22:00

Boylesports says it bid more than winner in betting shops sale

Ladbrokes and Gala Coral to sell 359 shops for £55m to ease merger between the two

Mon Oct 17 2016 - 15:14

Roddy L’Estrange: Sporting day out an ideal break for Vinny

Burly busman gets out and about as he puts worries about Angie on hold

Wed Feb 10 2016 - 08:00

Aidan O’Brien happy with Gleneagles ahead of Royal Ascot test

Make Believe likely to offer sternest challenge in St James’s Palace Stakes on Tuesday

Mon Jun 15 2015 - 13:39

Roddy L’Estrange: Angie’s summons spoils a magical day for Vinny

Burly busman chuffed as he enjoys a memorable trip to Willie Mullins yard in Carlow

Wed Mar 11 2015 - 05:45

Roddy L’Estrange: Vinny joins Leopardstown throngs to stalks his quarry

The crowds come out to see AP McCoy but the burly busman’s eyes seek another man

Wed Feb 11 2015 - 03:00

Lights, cameras but no action for red-faced Vinny

In the right place but at the wrong time, the burly bus-driver beats a hasty retreat

Wed Nov 26 2014 - 12:19

Hard road proves too taxing for Hardy fan Vinny

Thoughts of his new fitness regime disappear as he raises a toast to National Hunt hero Dessie

Wed Nov 19 2014 - 06:00

Bookies take hit in ‘weapons grade coup’ on race track

Heavily-backed horses win millions for punters in bad day at the races for bookmakers

Thu Jan 23 2014 - 08:05

Chain reaction as Vinny Fitzpatrick goes pedal power

After a particularly indulgent festive period Vinny gets back on his bike to shed some pounds

Wed Jan 22 2014 - 06:00

Vinny has at least 1,200 reasons why he should be allowed join Carrickbrack Golf Club

The potential switch from society to club – should it happen – was akin to swopping The Capri chipper for a Michelin-starred restaurant

Wed Oct 02 2013 - 06:00

Vinny nearly takes Foley’s crew out on farewell spin

Retiring bus driver’s Skylark trip with his pals ends with an unexpected bump

Wed Jul 24 2013 - 06:00

‘Pawdweg Hahwington’ causes a Major stir among the brains trust in Foley’s bar

Vinny sides with Phil Mickelson at 22s

Wed Jun 12 2013 - 06:00

Camelot makes winning return

Aidan O’Brien’s ‘delighted’ after colt leads them home at the Curragh

Mon May 06 2013 - 18:48