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Racing
Kelly suspended over training yard issues
Mark Costello
Co Galway trainer free to reapply for his licence once "concerns" are addressed
1 July 2026 News
Cheltenham Festival-winning trainer facing licence suspension
Co Galway trainer Pat Kelly has failed to engage with the racing authorities following a stable inspection in January
12 June 2026 News
Irish stewards would have declared Benvenuto Cellini a runner
IHRB confirms that the rules here differ from those employed at Epsom last Saturday
THE WEEK THAT WAS: Curragh check-ups cause conflict
How much scrutiny are world-wide vets putting in pre-race checks? Are the opinions of connections being ignored?
1 June 2026 Columns
Trainers question IHRB raceday veterinary checks
IHRB defends its systems following Curragh classic controversy
29 May 2026 News
BIG INTERVIEW: Darragh O'Loughlin, IHRB Chief Executive
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
27 February 2026 Features
IHRB: 'We need to speed up hearings'
IHRB vows faster anti-doping hearings and Comer case heads to High Court
27 February 2026 News
TONY KEENAN: Thinking 'outside' the DRF box
Tony looks back at how ground conditions could have affected some DRF beaten horses, and also asks who is watching Irish betting markets?
13 February 2026 Columns
IHRB defends “thorough” approach to Byrnes case
Regulator will not appeal decision which sees jockey and trainer cleared of all charges
6 February 2026 News
THE WEEK THAT WAS: DRF enhances Festival favourites
The DRF results set up an intriguing Cheltenham Festival with many rematches on the cards
6 February 2026 Columns
McLoughlin loses winner and fined €4,000
The young trainer said his business had grown quickly beyond his own expectations
28 November 2025 News
Bolger fined €2,000 over Punchestown mix-up
The Co Limerick trainer apologised for the error
28 November 2025 News