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From left: Kellie Harrington, Katie Taylor and Rachael Blackmore

Female trio voted Ireland's most admired athletes

Ireland's three most admired sports stars are boxers Katie Taylor, Kellie Harrington and jockey Rachael Blackmore, according to Teneo's Sport and Sponsorship Index for 2021.

other sport • 21 Dec 21

Rachael Blackmore became the first Irish winner of the award

Blackmore completes double after winning BBC award

Jockey Rachael Blackmore has completed a remarkable double after being crowned BBC's World Sport Star of the Year.

Racing • 19 Dec 21

Your eight nominees for RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year, 2021.

Recap: RTÉ Sport Awards

It's the most wonderful time of the year. The RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year will be announced later this evening. From Barry McGuigan in 1985, to Katie Taylor in 2020, the award has thrown up a who's who of Irish sporting royalty over the past 36 years.

other sport • 19 Dec 21

Rachael Blackmore is the RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year for 2021

Blackmore claims RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year award

Jockey Rachael Blackmore has been crowned the RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year after a sensational year in the saddle, which saw her become the first woman to land the Grand National and the leading rider title at the Cheltenham Festival, where she racked up six winners.

Rachael Blackmore • 19 Dec 21

Your eight nominees for Sportsperson of the Year

Six women feature on RTÉ Sportsperson of 2021 shortlist

The eight-strong shortlist of nominees for the RTÉ Sport Sportsperson of the Year award features six women after a historic 2021.

other sport • 10 Dec 21

Rachael Blackmore became the first female to win the Aintree Grand National

RTÉ Sportsperson of Year nominees - Rachael Blackmore

Rachael Blackmore was a household name in Irish racing - and indeed sport - but 2021 was the year the accomplished rider made the breakthrough as a history maker in her field.

Racing • 10 Dec 21

Rachael Blackmore has enjoyed a breakout year

Rachael Blackmore to be honoured at HRI Awards

Rachael Blackmore is to be honoured with the 2021 Irish Racing Hero Award at the annual Horse Racing Ireland Awards next month.

Racing • 10 Nov 21

The leading jockey is back in action just as the jumps season is about to rev up

Blackmore: I couldn't get too down when I was injured

Rachael Blackmore on being thankful that her recent injury woe happened when it did, and why she now has a greater appreciation of those who are wheelchair-bound.

Racing • 10 Nov 21

Rachael Blackmore and Notebook, pictured in February, claimed an impressive win in Navan

Notebook in line for John Durkan following Fortria win

Notebook returned to form with a convincing victory in the Grade Two Tote Fortria Chase at Navan.

Racing • 07 Nov 21

Eklat De Rire has won four of his six starts under Rules

Eklat De Rire leaves Blackmore smiling after Listed win

Eklat De Rire (10-11F) provided Rachael Blackmore with her first winner since returning from injury after the son of Saddex recorded a comfortable success in the BetVictor MW Hickey Memorial Chase at Wexford.

Racing • 25 Oct 21

Rachael Blackmore will attempt to guide Balko Des Flos to a seventh career win on Saturday

Blackmore to go with the Flos on Galway return

Rachael Blackmore makes her return to the saddle at Galway on Saturday, where she is booked to partner Balko Des Flos in the WB Gavin & Co Handicap Hurdle for Henry de Bromhead.

Racing • 21 Oct 21

Rachael Blackmore rode Honeysuckle to victory in the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham last March

Honeysuckle to bid for Hatton's Grace hat-trick

Honeysuckle is set to make her return to action with a hat-trick bid in the Hatton's Grace Hurdle next month.

Racing • 03 Oct 21

Rachael Blackmore leads Danny Mullins, who suffered an injury of his own last week, in the jockeys' championship

Rachael Blackmore 'in good spirits' after surgery

Rachael Blackmore was reported to be in "good spirits" on Saturday, after undergoing surgery following a fall at Killarney that saw her suffer a fractured ankle and hip injury.

Racing • 17 Jul 21

Blackmore taken to hospital after fall at Killarney

Rachael Blackmore has been taken to hospital for further assessment on an upper leg injury following a fall at Killarney on Friday afternoon.

Racing • 16 Jul 21

Rachael Blackmore heads to Auteuil for the first time this weekend

Blackmore hoping to shine in City of Light

Rachael Blackmore reigned supreme at Cheltenham and Aintree this season – and this weekend, she has France in her sights as she rides Ajas in the Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris.

Racing • 21 May 21

Blackmore enjoyed a hat-trick of winners on day one of the May meeting

Trio of winners for Rachael Blackmore in Killarney

Rachael Blackmore enjoyed a hat-trick of winners during a successful day on the opening card of Killarney's three-day May meeting.

Racing • 09 May 21

Jockey Rachael Blackmore celebrates winning the Paddy Power Champion Hurdle on Honeysuckle

Honeysuckle extends unbeaten run in Champion Hurdle win

Honeysuckle capped an amazing campaign when taking her unbeaten record to 12 in the Paddy Power Champion Hurdle at Punchestown.

Racing • 30 Apr 21

Honeysuckle is unbeaten in 11 starts under rules

De Bromhead sweet on Honeysuckle's champion chances

Henry de Bromhead is delighted with Honeysuckle as the dream mare bids to take her perfect record under rules to 12 in the Paddy Power Champion Hurdle at Punchestown.

Racing • 29 Apr 21

Paul Townend celebrates on Chacun Pour Soi

Advantage Townend in champion jockey chase

Paul Townend stretched his lead to six over Rachael Blackmore in the race to be crowned Ireland's champion National Hunt jockey with victory on Galopin Des Champs at Punchestown.

Racing • 28 Apr 21

Unbridled joy was etched across the face of Rachael Blackmore after her historic win at Aintree

Blackmore still processing magnitude of Aintree win

Rachael Blackmore is still struggling to comprehend the magnitude of her achievement after claiming Randox Grand National glory at Aintree.

Racing • 15 Apr 21

Fairyhouse recognised Rachael Blackmore's Aintree achievement

Blackmore still 'floating' after her Aintree heroics

It was back to work for Rachael Blackmore at Fairyhouse, but she told RTÉ Sport that things are a little bit different after she made history by winning the Aintree Grand National on Minella Times on Saturday.

Racing • 13 Apr 21

Blackmore still riding high after Grand National glory

Grand National winner Rachael Blackmore admits she was unable to sleep on Saturday night as she relived her Aintree heroics.

Racing • 12 Apr 21

Rachael Blackmore created history on Saturday

Blackmore: 'Every child with a pony' has Grand dreams

Grand National-winning jockey Rachael Blackmore says her achievement at Aintree is still sinking in.

Racing • 12 Apr 21

Every time the bar gets higher Rachael Blackmore soars

For those who decided to look beyond Rachael Blackmore in the Randox Grand National, thinking she surely could not top what she achieved at Cheltenham - it was time to rip up their tickets.

Racing • 11 Apr 21

Rachael Blackmore celebrates a win to cap a remarkable season

Blackmore makes Grand National history on Minella Times

Rachael Blackmore made history at Aintree as she became the first female jockey to win the Grand National as Minella Times (11-1) scored for the Tipperary rider and trainer Henry de Bromhead.

Racing • 10 Apr 21