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EOGHÁIN WARD: Entry and runner numbers increasing
Eogháin Ward
As the dust settles on the 25/26 point-to-point season, Eogháin highlights the positive signs that give hope for another exciting season to come
29 May 2026 News
HORSES TO FOLLOW: 'He looks nailed on to win a two-year-old maiden before long'
Mark Boylan highlights six eye-catchers from Tattersalls Irish Guineas weekend at the Curragh
29 May 2026 Features
Orby and Boss Croker: The unlikely story of Ireland's first Derby winner
A week ahead of the Derby at Epsom, Jim Healy tells the story of Orby, the first Irish-trained winner of the race in 1907
INTERNATIONAL: Sweet reward for Swail
Conor Swail dominated proceedings at Thunderbird Show Park last week by securing six international class victories with five different horses
29 May 2026 Reports
NEWS: Samantha is the April Star
Samantha Dale has been voted Star of the Month for April, while HSI warns of increased equine influenza activity and recommends the continuation of the irish Draught amnesty
29 May 2026 News
NEWS: Donohoe delighted with 'red hot' sales
The inaugural Goresbridge Copper Beach Sale, which was held in brilliant sunshine at the Co Kilkenny auction house’s base on Monday, was a great success
29 May 2026 News
NEWS: Minister satisfied with appointment
The appointment of Dr Robert Huey to the board of Horse Sport Ireland will not be reconsidered following the airing of information about his role in an industrial relations case in 2021
29 May 2026 Reports
Corinthian Challenge 2026: Training for the IJF big day
Meet three more of the Corinthian Challenge 2026 riders for June 26th's race
29 May 2026 Columns
PARROT MOUTH: Owners and trainers chip in for charity
A recent golf outing raised funds for Treo Eile
29 May 2026 Columns
Safeguarding Must Be “Embedded”, says HSI Chief Executive
HSI's Denis Duggan responds to questions following the Katie Simpson Review and outlines how it works with affiliates to promote child welfare standards across the sector
29 May 2026 General
The safe stop principles for PTOs
Every year in Ireland, people are seriously injured and even killed by PTOs. Many of these accidents can be avoided. Horse Sense issues a reminder on how to put your safety first
29 May 2026 General
Should equine flu vaccinations be mandatory at sport horse and pony sales?
Does Ireland need more standardised biosecurity measures at major sport horse and sales venues? Helen Sharp asks the question
29 May 2026 General