The Irish Times

Shishkin, Energumene and Chacun Pour Soi on course for Cheltenham showdown

The Nicky Henderson-trained Shishkin will be bidding for a third Festival success

Thu Mar 10 2022 - 17:38

Frodon leads raiders’ assault on Irish Gold Cup

Nicholls confirms plans as Leopardstown hope for 20,000 at Dublin Racing Festival

Tue Feb 01 2022 - 01:47

Nicholls assembles strong team for Dublin Racing Festival

Frodon and Clan Des Obeaux among the 18 entries for Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown

Thu Jan 13 2022 - 17:35

Lyra McKee murder: No evidence against man accused of rioting, court told

Evidence presented against defendant in court an ‘affront to justice’, lawyer says

Mon Oct 04 2021 - 14:20

Thin Lizzy members on the band’s rise and fall: ‘Heroin was the worst mistake we made’

The quintessential rock band made brilliant, dynamic rock’n’roll when they were fully committed

Mon Nov 02 2020 - 08:00

Goshen to be aimed at Champion Hurdle after Cheltenham heartbreak

Impressive favourite unseated Jamie Moore at the last when leading in the Triumph

Mon Mar 16 2020 - 12:55

Buveur D’Air and Apple’s Jade head Champion Hurdle field

Henderson’s dual winner to concede 7Ib to Elliott’s superstar mare as 14 are confirmed

Wed Mar 06 2019 - 18:20

Hermosa has strongest case for Fillies’ Mile at Newmarket

Prix Morny form of True Mason puts him in the frame for the meeting’s opener

Wed Oct 10 2018 - 19:14

Douvan to miss Saturday’s Tingle Creek at Sandown

Willie Mullins ‘not entirely happy’ with work on Thursday, return date yet to be decided

Thu Dec 07 2017 - 12:01

Private bus operator says passenger numbers 33% above normal

Bus Éireann spokeswoman says 21-day strike ‘cost the business €7.6m’

Fri Apr 21 2017 - 20:18

Yorkhill heads Ryanair Gold Cup entries at Fairyhouse

Labaik pencilled in for appearances at both Fairyhouse and Punchestown

Thu Mar 23 2017 - 22:03

Cheltenham 2017: Eight stars that will miss this year’s Festival

Ireland’s top trainers badly hit as they prepare for National Hunt’s biggest week

Tue Feb 07 2017 - 16:24

Douvan leads 28 entries for Queen Mother Champion Chase

Colin Tizzard’s Fox Norton set to head the strong British challenge

Fri Jan 13 2017 - 01:01

Un de Sceaux chasing tradition in Sandown’s Tingle Creek feature

The Last Samurai and Mouse Morris’s Rogue Angel tackle Aintree fences in Becher Chase

Sat Dec 03 2016 - 01:00

Douvan’s 5-1 odds in Sandown chase ‘crazy’ – Ruby Walsh

Mullins’s horse unbeaten over fences, yet some layers initially priced him fourth favourite

Wed Nov 30 2016 - 18:56

Ryan Moore: Behind the media-shy jockey hides a comic talent

He’s publicity shy, and often dour, but in private the world’s top jockey is an accomplished mimic

Sat Sept 10 2016 - 07:00

Un De Sceaux to fly flag for Willie Mullins in Celebration Chase

Douvan and Vautour pulled from Sandown feature as trainer hunts down Paul Nicholls

Thu Apr 21 2016 - 11:13

Annie Power heads final field for Champion Hurdle

Vroum Vroum Mag likely to start as hot favourite for Mares’ Hurdle at Cheltenham

Sun Mar 13 2016 - 12:21

Cheltenham 2016: growing list of absent friends at festival

A number of big guns will be absent through injury including Faugheen and Arctic Fire

Wed Feb 24 2016 - 12:20

Brilliant Douvan the star entry for Cheltenham Arkle

Willie Mullins has numerous entries in RSA, JLT Novices’ and National Hunt chases

Thu Jan 28 2016 - 13:24

Willie Mullins hopes Faugheen can emulate Hurricane Fly

Nichols Canyon and Arctic Fire only real competition for Irish Champion Hurdle

Tue Jan 19 2016 - 01:00

Sacre Sprinter and Sire De Grugy could renew rivalry at Ascot

Clarence House Chase has eight runners so far with Henderson’s horse a possible entry

Wed Jan 06 2016 - 18:15

‘Dublin’s first rock star’ Phil Lynott died 30 years ago today

#PhilLynott trends on twitter as music fans pay tribute to Thin Lizzy frontman

Mon Jan 04 2016 - 13:15

From the archives: Don’t believe a word – The life and death of Phil Lynott

Originally published in 1986, Fintan O’Toole recalls the Thin Lizzy frontman’s upbringing in Crumlin, the band’s rise to fame, and the final days of the rocker

Sat Jan 02 2016 - 00:17

Sire De Grugy survives stewards’ inquiry to land the Tingle Creek

Henry de Bromhead’s Special Tiara finishes second in dramatic finish at Sandown

Sat Dec 05 2015 - 16:29

Vibrato Valtat lands Haldon Gold Cup at Exeter

Sam Twiston-Davies’s charge survives a blunder at the final fence to triumph

Tue Nov 03 2015 - 15:02

Sire de Grugy to prevail in Queen Mother Champion Chase

Three former winners to go to the line in a clash of champions ‘festooned with ifs’

Wed Mar 11 2015 - 07:50

Sprinter Sacre and Sire De Grugy among record 33 entries for Champion Chase

Finian’s Rainbow and Sizing Europe among the last four winners set to do battle at Cheltenham

Fri Jan 09 2015 - 01:00

Brilliant bassist of the ‘supergroup’ Cream

Jack Bruce: May 14th, 1943 - October 25th, 2014

Sat Nov 01 2014 - 01:00

Tony Kelly masterclass helps Clare defend under-21 hurling crown

Reigning Hurler of the Year scores seven points from play against Wexford in final

Sat Sept 13 2014 - 21:09

Sire De Grugy gives Moore family a red-letter festival day

Gelding raises decibel level to new height after Queen Mother Champion Chase win

Thu Mar 13 2014 - 01:00

Sire De Grugy puts critics and opponents to sword

Moore family celebrate victory in the Queen Mother at Cheltenham

Wed Mar 12 2014 - 15:59

Sprinter Sacre still aiming for Cheltenham

Nicky Henderson’s star chaser among entries for Queen Mother Champion Chase

Thu Jan 09 2014 - 13:46

Sprinter Sacre loses 100 per cent record

Barry Geraghty pulls the Nicky Henderson’s star up at Kempton

Fri Dec 27 2013 - 15:21