Barry McEneaney

RTÉ Sport journalist

Cheltenham Festival: Honeysuckle stars on Day 1

All the action, as it happened, on the opening afternoon of the Cheltenham Festival, where the unbeaten Honeysuckle extended her unbeaten record in the Champion Hurdle under Rachael Blackmore.

Cheltenham Festival • 16 Mar 21

If Gordon Elliott is found guilty of any wrongdoing, he could face a ban from the sport and/or a maximum fine of €20,000

Elliott meeting with IHRB at undisclosed venue

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board's referrals committee convened at 9.30am this morning to hear evidence in the investigation into the conduct of leading trainer Gordon Elliott.

Racing • 05 Mar 21

Quilixios took his form to a new level at the Dublin Racing Festival

Dublin Racing Festival in review

The Dublin Racing Festival may be only four years old, but it has arguably become the pre-eminent National Hunt fixture on the calendar this side of the Cheltenham Festival.

Racing • 10 Feb 21

Sea The Stars won eight of his nine career outings for John Oxx

Oxx eager for a new chapter at his Currabeg yard

John Oxx is keen to find a new tenant for his impressive Currabeg stables as he embraces an active retirement after 41 years in the training ranks.

Racing • 14 Jan 21

Harry Cobden and Clan Des Obeaux win the 2018 King George in front of packed stands at Kempton

Kempton preview: Clan has strong hat-trick claims

There are three Grade One races up for decision on Kempton's behind-closed-doors card, with the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase the highlight at 3pm.

Racing • 25 Dec 20

Tarnawa has proven a revelation this season

Ireland's Turf trio head potent European challenge

The betting suggests that the best chance of a European-trained winner at Keeneland will come in the Breeders' Cup Turf, but which horse boasts the best credentials?

Racing • 07 Nov 20

Sir Dragonet scores in front of the empty stands at Moonee Valley

Sir Dragonet slays Cox Plate rivals Down Under

Sir Dragonet (13-2) defeated former stablemate Armory to land the 100th running the of the Cox Plate at Moonee Valley on Saturday.

Racing • 24 Oct 20

Magical is bidding for a second consecutive win in the Champion Stakes

British Champions Day: Champions Stakes & QEII preview

Will Magical and Palace Pier justify favouritism in the Qipco Champion Stakes and the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot on Saturday afternoon?

Racing • 16 Oct 20

Rafael Nadal taking a bite of the Coupe des Mousquetaires has become an iconic image in sport

King of Clay Nadal crowned for the 13th time in Paris

Perennial French Open champion Rafael Nadal overcame late resistance from Novak Djokovic to roar to a 6-0 6-2 7-5 success in the final at Roland Garros as he claimed the Coupe des Mousquetaires for the 13th time.

Tennis • 11 Oct 20

Sanita Puspure put her rivals to the sword in emphatic fashion

Puspure grabs gold at European Rowing Championships

Sanita Puspure has become a double world and European champion after defending her women's single sculls title at the European Rowing Championships in Poland on a day when Ireland also secured bronze medals in three other events.

Rowing • 11 Oct 20