Barry McEneaney

RTÉ Sport journalist

Tarnawa bids to follow in the hoofprints of Conduit (2008, 2009) and High Chaparral (2002, 2003) as a two-time winner of the Breeders' Cup Turf

Breeders' Cup: The task facing Tarnawa at Del Mar

Analysis of the challenges facing Tarnawa in her bid for a repeat win in the Breeders' Cup Turf on Saturday.

A field of 15 is set to contest the 100th running of Europe's richest race

Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe: Big-race preview and tips

Adayar and Tarnawa have headed the market for the 100th edition of the race in recent weeks, but it's possible they could yet come under pressure from both Hurricane Lane and Snowfall to fill the mantle of favourite at the off.

Racing • 03 Oct 21

Stephen Kenny's performance as Ireland boss will be reviewed at the end of the campaign, Jonathan Hill confirmed

FAI supremo Hill non-committal on Kenny's future

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny has been unequivocal in expressing his desire to lead the national side forward after the 2022 World Cup Qualifying campaign comes to an end in November, but FAI chief executive Jonathan Hill was more circumspect when discussing Kenny's future.

Soccer • 10 Sep 21

Jack Kennedy and Minella Indo savour their Gold Cup victory

Cheltenham Festival: Minella Indo strikes gold on Day 4

All the action, as it happened, on the final afternoon of action at the Cheltenham Festival.

Racing • 19 Mar 21

Cheltenham Festival: Blackmore forges clear on Day 3

All the action, as it happened, on the penultimate afternoon of action at Prestbury Park.

Racing • 18 Mar 21

Cheltenham Festival: Kettle causes an upset on Day 2

All the action, as it happened, on the second afternoon of action at Prestbury Park.

Racing • 17 Mar 21

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