Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

IHRB hearing will inquire into contentious Dundalk race

A date has been set for a referral hearing into events surrounding a contentious race at Dundalk more than three and a half years ago, as a result of what an Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board statement describes as "a comprehensive investigation".

Racing • 05 Oct 23

2022: The sporting year in photos

A look back at some of the defining images of the past year that captured joy and despair and the somewhat surreal.

other sport • 29 Dec 22

Darrens Hope, with Danny Mullins up, leads the field over the fourth on their way to winning

Punchestown: Darrens Hope springs Novice Chase surprise

Trainer Robert Murphy celebrated a famous big-race victory as Darrens Hope produced a brave front-running performance in the Liam & Valerie Brennan Florida Pearl Novice Chase at Punchestown.

Racing • 20 Nov 22

Queen Elizabeth II pictured at Royal Ascot in June 2021

Sporting tributes and postponements for Queen Elizabeth

Sporting events scheduled for Friday have been cancelled across the United Kingdom as a mark of respect following the death of Queen Elizabeth.

other sport • 09 Sep 22

"He definitely won't go to Punchestown as he won't go right-handed, so we will go to Aintree and there is a possibility he will go to Auteuil"

Aintree aim for Stayers' Hurdle champ Flooring Porter

Dual Stayers' Hurdle winner Flooring Porter will be heading to Aintree for his next outing, with the possibility of a crack at the French Champion Hurdle also mooted.

Racing • 23 Mar 22

Garry Ringrose soars high in a lineout at the Aviva on Saturday

Ireland v Wales draws 841,000 viewers to RTÉ

Ireland's dominant 29-7 Six Nations win over Wales on Saturday attracted a peak audience of 841,000 on RTÉ2, while viewers also flocked to their screens to watch the the Allianz Football League encounter between Kerry and Dublin, and the Dublin Racing Festival on an action-packed weekend of sport.

other sport • 07 Feb 22

Henry De Bromhead: 'I think we know him a bit better now. He seems much more settled'

Envoi Allen seeks Punchestown redemption

Envoi Allen bids to put Cheltenham disappointment behind him when meeting Monkfish in a much-anticipated clash at Punchestown on Tuesday.

Racing • 26 Apr 21

A notice confirming that no games could take place at the Phoenix Park

Foot and Mouth and sport's short, sharp lockdown

We recall the events of 20 years ago when Foot and Mouth forced the suspension of all sporting activity in Ireland.

other sport • 24 Feb 21

This year's GAA Championship can proceed as planned

Elite sport continues as country moves to Level 5

Elite sport has been given the green light to continue despite the Government moving the country to Level 5 of the framework for living with Covid-19, in an attempt to stall the continuing rise in coronavirus numbers nationwide.

GAA • 20 Oct 20

Cieren Fallon (in black cap) rides 200/1 shot Intercessor to victory in Newbury

Fallon wins aboard 200/1 shot in Newbury

Cieren Fallon helped create British racing history on Saturday as he rode 200-1 shot Intercessor to win a novice race at Newbury.

Racing • 13 Jun 20

The John Gosden-trained mare has stayed in training as a six-year-old

A third Arc still the dream as Enable set to return

Enable will make her eagerly awaited reappearance in the Coral-Eclipse Stakes at Sandown on 5 July.

Racing • 01 Jun 20

Racing re-commences at Newcastle this afternoon

UK Racing boss admits to nerves upon resumption

Martin Cruddace, chief executive of Arena Racing Company, admits to feeling the nerves as racing prepares to resume at Newcastle today.

Racing • 01 Jun 20

HRI chief executive Brian Kavanagh has outlined strict new protocols for the racing industry

HRI outlines protocols as racing prepares to resume

Horse Racing Ireland has published a 77-page document outlining the protocols for key personnel ahead of resuming racing behind closed doors on June 8.

Racing • 16 May 20

The stands will be empty at Dundalk on Friday evening

Irish racing to continue without a live audience

Irish racing is to take place behind closed doors starting at Dundalk on Friday until 29 March, under special measures in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

Racing • 12 Mar 20

Crossfirehurricane is trained by Joseph O'Brien

Crossfirehurricane stays unbeaten in Dundalk feature

Crossfirehurricane picked up points in the European Road to the Kentucky Derby series with victory in the Listed Woodford Reserve Patton Stakes at Dundalk.

Racing • 28 Feb 20

Jockey Sean Flanagan is expected to be out for three-to-four weeks.

Fractured jaw may keep jockey Flanagan out for a month

Sean Flanagan is facing a spell on the sidelines after fracturing his jaw in a fall at Naas.

Racing • 09 Feb 20

Paul Townend celebrates aboard Al Boum Photo after the Cheltenham Gold Cup victory in March

Gold Cup winner Al Boum Photo set for Tramore return

Gold Cup winner Al Boum Photo is likely to follow the route that was so successful for him last season - and bid for another triumph in the Savills Chase at Tramore on his reappearance.

Racing • 25 Nov 19

Noel Meade's eight-year-old took his Grade One tally to four at Down Royal

Road to Respect makes it two in a row in Champion Chase

Road To Respect got the better of Clan Des Obeaux to record victory for the second successive year in the Ladbrokes Champion Chase at Down Royal.

Racing • 02 Nov 19

'Obviously, it's a little bit sad. It would have been a fairytale to get back to race riding... But it would be foolish to ignore that advice'

Pat Smullen: Retirement call was a simple decision

Pat Smullen has said it was a "simple decision" to announce his retirement from the saddle following medical advice.

Racing • 07 May 19

The British Horseracing Authority are advising trainers and are to make a decision on Friday's race meetings this evening

All racing cancelled in the UK until next week over flu

The British Horseracing Authority has cancelled all racing until Wednesday at least following an outbreak of equine influenza in England.

Racing • 07 Feb 19

Samcro falls to surprise defeat at Down Royal

Bedrock inflicted a surprise defeat on the returning Samcro in the WKD Hurdle at Down Royal.

Racing • 02 Nov 18

The Patrick Prendergast trained Skitter Scatter bagged Group One success at the Curragh

Skitter Scatter finds extra gear to win Moyglare Stakes

Skitter Scatter continued her rise through the ranks with a clear-cut success in the Moyglare Stud Stakes at the Curragh.

Racing • 16 Sep 18

Aidan O'Brien's colt has seen its odds shorten for the 2000 Guineas

Ten Sovereigns gives Aidan O'Brien win in the Curragh

Ten Sovereigns maintained his unbeaten record with a dominant display in the John Sisk & Son Round Tower Stakes at the Curragh.

Racing • 01 Sep 18

Wembley drama, Dundalk dream, a GAA first and the Pope

James McMahon casts an eye over the sporting scene and a little bit of culture in the year of the first Papal visit to Ireland.

Soccer • 23 Aug 18

Jessica Harrington's Pincheck is a strong contender in the Premier Handicap at Naas.

Pincheck fancied as flat season opens in Naas

Naas sees the return of the Flat in Ireland, with the Tote Irish Lincolnshire the big betting heat. Pincheck proved progressive in the handicap ranks last term before a solid effort in Listed company at Cork in October.

Racing • 24 Mar 18