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LISTOWEL SUNDAY: Will The Liffey sail home in front?
John O'Riordan
John O'Riordan selects his top picks for all eight races on the second day of Listowel's three-day meeting
BIG INTERVIEW: John Nallen - 'Action needed to save point-to-points'
The 'Minella man' and point-to-point handler tells Tyrone Molloy about the challenges facing the sport and suggests some solutions
ANGUS McNAE: Rosallion's huge stride is the sign of a top-class horse
Angus looks back at the three Group 1s over the Curragh weekend and which form is the stronger
MARK BOYLAN: Overseas talent drain bound to dent quality of top Irish races
It was welcome to see British trainers out in force at the Curragh, but just how strong is the 2024 crop of blacktype horses in Ireland so far?
31 May 2024 Racing columns
TONY KEENAN: Rosallion making a 'notable' impression
The Irish Guineas winner has every chance of reversing form with his Newmarket conqueror; and is White Birch now a better horse than Auguste Rodin?
31 May 2024 Royal Ascot
TRAMORE SATURDAY: Course winner can capitalise on attractive handicap weight
Mark Boylan previews each race on an all-jumps card at Tramore on Saturday evening
31 May 2024 Racing previews
Wayne Hassett loses winner over wrong claim
Apprentice loses a winner due to mix-up over his claim
31 May 2024 Racing News
NEWS: Deep divisions hamper show plans
In-fighting between warring factions of the Connemara Pony Breeders Society's council continue to thwart plans for the annual show
31 May 2024 Sport horse news
NEWS: Funding boost for young eventers
George Mernagh Memorial Fund to award an additional €20,000 over that awarded in 2023
31 May 2024 Sport horse news
Do blindfolds really help horses?
Helen Sharp shares the latest research on blindfolding horses as a handling technique
Availability of veterinary medicines in Ireland
Dr Joe Collins MVB PhD discusses the looming problem of drug availability for Irish horse owners
31 May 2024 Veterinary
Government crisis management for extreme weather
Minister McConalogue calls for flexibility in crisis management as European farmers face persistent extreme weather events.
31 May 2024 Farm management