Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Lisa O'Neill riding Samcro to victory in Fairyhouse in April 2017

Samcro set to battle Next Destination in Leopardstown

It is unlikely that Samcro will drop back in distance at the Dublin Racing Festival, with a potential clash with Willie Mullins' Next Destination on the cards in the Lacy & Partners Solicitors Novice Hurdle on February 3.

Racing • 22 Jan 18

Trainer Noel Meade says two stable stars set for Down Royal

Noel Meade to bring big guns to Down Royal

Noel Meade's two stable stars Road To Respect and Disko are likely to be in action at Down Royal next weekend.

Racing • 26 Oct 17

Saturday sees the start of the World Snooker Championship

Recap: Your morning sports updates

Plenty of reaction to Wednesday's Champions League action, Fergal O'Brien reaching the Crucible after winning the longest frame of snooker ever played, Monaghan's Darren Hughes ruled out of the Ulster Championship and much, much more..

Other sport • 13 Apr 17

A new terrace will overlook the parade ring

Galway racecourse gets green light for €2m revamp

Horse Racing Ireland has approved funding of €2.1 million for redevelopment at Galway Racecourse.

Racing • 15 Sep 16

Order Of St George wins the Irish St. Leger at the Curragh last year

Order Of St George tops international entry for Oz

Order Of St George is one of seven Aidan O'Brien horses among the first nominations for the Emirates Melbourne Cup at Flemington on 1 November.

Racing • 30 Aug 16

Spectators awaiting action at Punchestown, which will shortly undergo a major revamp

Good times return as Punchestown gets major revamp

Punchestown Racecourse will begin a €6.2 million upgrade in May 2016, with the work due to be completed by 2018.

Racing • 21 Dec 15

Minding cruised to victory over a mile in Grade One race

Moore praises filly following stunning win

Aidan O'Brien's Minding claimed her second Group One prize of the season with a brilliant display in the Dubai Fillies' Mile at Newmarket.

Racing • 09 Oct 15

Legatissimo wins at Leopardstown

Legatissimo collected her third Group One prize of the campaign with an emphatic performance in the Coolmore Fastnet Rock Matron Stakes at Leopardstown.

Racing • 12 Sep 15

Wednesday's Ascot meeting is abandoned

Wednesday's meeting at Ascot has been abandoned due to a waterlogged track.

Racing • 30 Apr 12

Last year's winner, Sweet Lightning (quartered cap) has been taken out of Saturday's Lincoln

O'Meara has strong hand in Lincoln

Last year's winner Sweet Lightning has been taken out of the William Hill Lincoln, in which 2010 victor Penitent will now carry top weight at Doncaster on Saturday.

Racing • 26 Mar 12

Dundalk review

Fran Berry returned to race-riding in tremendous style as Fairy Wing and Regal Tramp gave him a double from two rides at Dundalk after a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

Racing • 24 Mar 12

Dundalk preview

Santo Padre is without a victory since the 2009 Portland but attempts to correct that in the opening Irish News Red Hand Top Tips Race at 6.20pm in Dundalk on Friday night.

Racing • 22 Mar 12

Cork review

Oilily looks to have booked a place at the Punchestown Festival after walloping her rivals in the racinghomeforeaster.com Hurdle at Cork.