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Racing
Death of racehorse owner Jim Gough
Mark Costello
A former board member of Horse Racing Ireland, he was an expert on legal matters
7 March 2026 News
British amateur rider Sam Lee dies, aged 27
He had enjoyed plenty of success in point-to-points and had ridden four winners under Rules
6 March 2026 News
Death of former INHSC Senior Steward John Powell
The racing administrator and veterinary surgeon was wheelchair-bound all his adult life
Joe Conway passes away
The Galway man, who made his home in Waterford, was a popular figure in the equine world
6 March 2026 News
Death of breeder Duncan McGregor
"Duncan was a knowledgeable, honest, straightforward and decent man who will be sorely missed by us all."
20 February 2026 News
Farewell to racing great and Olympic competitor
Guy Williams pays tribute to Eddie Harty Snr, who passed away this week
13 February 2026 News
Death of Mary Rose Hayes
A talented rider, she also bred many blacktype performers at Pheopotstown
30 January 2026 News
NEWS IN BRIEF: Racing and bloodstock news from the January 24th edition
Sam Ewing out for six weeks; death of Ciara Eglington Lyons; watch ITBA Awards online; top German jockey retires; DRF live preview on Friday night
23 January 2026 News
Johnny Connaughton passes away
The Co Westmeath breeder never had more than eight mares on his farm
16 January 2026 News
Death of Brian Lusk, trainer of Skymas
Arguably the best horse ever trained in Northern Ireland, Skymas won two Champion Chases at Cheltenham in the 1970s
16 January 2026 News
Death of trailblazing trainer Leo O'Brien, aged 85
The Dubliner achieved something in 1991 which has never been replicated
9 January 2026 News
In Memoriam: they shall not be forgotten
Remembering some of the racing and bloodstock personalities who left this world in 2025
3 January 2026 Features