LATEST ARTICLES
Racing
NEWS: Under-18 crackdown pays off at Galway
Mark Costello
Weather and Mayo homecoming dent Galway crowds, but Tote turnover rises
27 July 2026 Previews
GALWAY FESTIVAL: 'He's obviously very exciting' - Annie Power's son set to debut
'He’s definitely more straightforward [than his siblings] but he definitely knows he’s a colt'
26 July 2026 Previews
GALWAY FESTIVAL: 'Our only runner won last year, it'd be something to repeat it'
Mark Boylan speaks to Denis Hogan, John Ryan, Jarlath Fahey and John McConnell about their horses to watch for next week
FEATURE: All of the one mind - the enduring magic of the Galway Races
Frances Nolan traces the gradual evolution of Ireland's annual summer gathering in the west
25 July 2026 Features
GALWAY FESTIVAL: 'I don't think anyone would begrudge him winning the Hurdle'
Gary Bannon, a key figure in the Bill Durkan operation, tells Mark Boylan about his Galway hopes and a rollercoaster spring with Laafi
24 July 2026 Previews
MARK BOYLAN: Galway feature funds beat Cheltenham - so where are the British?
With a total of €540,000 up for grabs in the Tote Galway Plate and Guinness Galway Hurdle alone, Mark Boylan questions why there was just one British entry, who has since been withdrawn
24 July 2026 Columns
HEART OF RACING: Gerry Broderick, Foreman at Galway Races
"Any time you see one of the local trainers having a winner it's great"
24 July 2026 Features
NEWS: Gordon Elliott snaps up intriguing Galway Plate hope for US owners
The preliminary entries for the Tote Galway Plate and the Guinness Galway Hurdle were published by Horse Racing Ireland on Thursday
16 July 2026 News
Elliott's Ballybrit heroes on hand for Festival launch
Gordon Elliott was one of a number of trainers in attendance, and he even brought Ndaawi and 2025 Tote Galway Plate winner Western Fold to the popular event
26 June 2026 News
MARK BOYLAN: Forget Benvenuto's law - this rule is a disaster waiting to happen
There has been plenty of talk around fairness at the start for punters, but Mark Boylan argues another rule is set up particularly poorly for the betting public
12 June 2026 Columns
PONY TALES: Collett enjoys her Irish weekend
The three-time Olympic medallist travelled to the country to attend her friend’s hen party which included a day out at the Galway Races and a night out in Galway City
31 October 2025 Reports