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Irish horses, trainers, and jockeys are expected to dominate in the Cotswolds this week

Excitement and sadness ahead of Cheltenham Festival

There will be the usual excitement, but also sadness, when the Michael O'Sullivan Supreme Novices' Hurdle, renamed in memory of the Irish jockey who died after a fall last month, begins the four-day Cheltenham Festival on Tuesday.

Racing • 10 Mar

Formula 1's popularity has exploded in recent years - particularly in North America

Drive to Thrive: F1's money-making formula

Formula 1 has long been a big-money sport – but the success of Netflix's documentary series has seen its finances reach new heights, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 20 Mar 24

Galopin Des Champs and Willie Mullins' team were welcomed home in Leighlin Bridge after Cheltenham Gold Cup success

Mullins' Cheltenham champions welcomed home to Carlow

Galopin Des Champs was once again welcomed home by an adoring crowd as the dual Cheltenham Gold Cup winner was paraded in the County Carlow village of Leighlinbridge on Tuesday evening.

Leinster • 19 Mar 24

Big race days at Leopardstown, Limerick and Downroyal loom for the likes of Mouse Morris and his equine cohorts

Christmas Mouse on track to be Leopardstown big cheese

Horse trainer Mouse Morris will be busy as ever this holiday season as those in the racing industry know there's no room for seasonal slacking in the days ahead, writes Eamon Horan.

Ireland • 22 Dec 23

Leading horse racing trainer Jessica Harrington has opened up about her battle with breast cancer

Jessica Harrington opens up about cancer battle

Leading horse racing trainer Jessica Harrington has spoken about the impact of her on-going cancer treatment, in her first media interview on the topic since her diagnosis

Upfront • 29 Mar 23

Trainer Paddy Twomey said that public health and safety have to be paramount at all times

Racing industry ready to hit ground running on restart

One of the country's up-and-coming trainers has said that horse racing is a showcase for an industry that supports 29,000 jobs and needs to return on 8 June to allow that industry to continue.

Coronavirus • 21 May 20

The race, which began in 1870, is run over 3 miles and 5 furlongs

Fairyhouse prepares for 'race of the people'

The Irish Grand National first began in 1870 and since then has created many great sporting moments.

Ireland • 18 Apr 19

The development is part of a €1 million upgrade of the seaside track

Tramore Racecourse opens new €300,000 entrance building

One of Ireland's oldest racetracks has been given a major boost and more investment pending.

Munster • 01 Jun 18

The report found widespread breaches of workers rights

Govt urged to prevent abuse of racing workers' rights

The Government should intervene to prevent employment rights abuses for workers in the horse racing industry, according to the Independents4Change political group.

stable staff • 25 Jul 17