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BIG INTERVIEW: Darragh O'Loughlin, IHRB Chief Executive
Leo Powell
After almost four years as chief executive of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board, Darragh O'Loughlin talks to Leo Powell about the many challenges he and the IHRB has faced
16 January 2026 News
DUNDALK TUESDAY: McDonogh starts the year with a double
Mark Nunan reports from Dundalk, where Declan McDonogh enjoyed a strong start to 2026
28 November 2025 News
McLoughlin loses winner and fined €4,000
The young trainer said his business had grown quickly beyond his own expectations
ROSCOMMON MONDAY: Coen completes brace with pillar-to-post win
John O'Riordan brings us his reports on Monday's flat racing action at Roscommon
17 October 2025 News
Breeders’ 10: Peter McLoughlin A rare breed
Peter McLoughlin, who has owned and bred three generations of national show champion Irish Draughts, is next to answer Susan Finnerty’s questions
3 October 2025 Reports
FAIRYHOUSE FRIDAY: Duckadilly highlights Browne McMonagle treble
Gary Carson reports on the flat racing action from Fairyhouse last Friday
20 June 2025 News
THE OWNER: Conor and Kathryn Quirke
Bloodstock agents Conor and Kathryn Quirke tell Amy Corrado about their recent homebred winner Magny Cours, or Maggie as she's known at home
9 June 2025 Columns
LISTOWEL SUNDAY: Magny Cours breaks new ground for McLoughlin
Eamonn Murphy brings us all of the action from Listowel's flat card on Sunday
6 June 2025 News
DOWNPATRICK FRIDAY: Asphalt Cowboy ropes in the win
John O'Riordan reports on last Friday's National Hunt racing at Downpatrick
30 May 2025 News
KILBEGGAN THURSDAY: Mulvany on the scoresheet again
Donal Murphy brings us the highlights from Kilbeggan on Thursday
25 April 2025 News
THE OWNER: Mickey Hughes: 'Having a horse as hardy as Amanha is a surreal bonus'
Mickey Hughes of the Wild Geese syndicate tells Amy Corrado about their recent winner Amanha, and the meaning behind her name and colours
4 April 2025 Columns