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# racing - Thursday 16 January, 2020
Young Limerick jockey McNamara enjoying hot streak
Having claimed a first win for his father in 2018, Conor has had sustained success with Gavin Cromwell of late, writes Donn McClean.
# racing - Monday 13 January, 2020
Van Graan's Munster must find the quality to close gap on Europe's very best
‘We always want to improve our squad and our team,’ said Munster boss Johann van Graan.
Today's racing at Punchestown cancelled due to 'safety concerns' amid storm
The entire country is under a Status Orange alert as Storm Brendan hits.
# racing - Sunday 12 January, 2020
Munster's European campaign all but over as Racing finish over the top in Paris
Johann van Graan’s men were blown away in the final 10 minutes after an even contest.
# racing - Monday 6 January, 2020
Van Graan asks for patience as Munster regroup for 'knockout' clash with Racing
With a new system to bed in, Johann van Graan laments that he has not been able to maintain a consistent starting XV.
# racing - Friday 3 January, 2020
Johnny Ward: Cheltenham should be careful what it wishes for with five-day debate
Our columnist on the prospect of change for the March racing showpiece.
# racing - Thursday 2 January, 2020
If it ain't broke: Al Boum Photo setting out Gold Cup stall
‘History tells you that it’s not easy to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup more than once,’ writes Donn McClean.
# racing - Saturday 28 December, 2019
Delta Work leaves it late to clinch Savill's Chase thriller at Leopardstown
Monalee was beaten into second.
# racing - Friday 27 December, 2019
Davy Russell lands feature race at Limerick and Welsh Grand National sees home winner
Fury Road won the main race at Limerick while Potters Corner triumphed at Chepstow.
# racing - Thursday 26 December, 2019
Faugheen produces Christmas magic in Limerick
The 11-year-old registered his 11th Grade One victory and a first over fences.
# racing - Wednesday 18 December, 2019
King George still fascinating despite Altior's likely absence
Nicky Henderson’s horse would have brought an extra dimension to the race, writes Donn McClean.
# racing - Sunday 15 December, 2019
Elliott's favourite Andy Dufresne is upset at Navan
A surprise victory for Latest Exhibition with Bryan Cooper on board.
# racing - Friday 13 December, 2019
What impact will Brexit have on horse racing?
These are interesting times.
# racing - Thursday 5 December, 2019
The Champion Hurdle is a blurred picture for now, but it's an intriguing one
It will gradually come into focus as the season rolls along, writes Donn McClean.
# racing - Monday 2 December, 2019
Two Irish jockeys test positive for cocaine
David Simmonson and Cian Cullinan have received bans from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board.
# racing - Wednesday 27 November, 2019
Kemboy cleared to race again following owner's Horse Racing Ireland ban
The Cheltenham Gold Cup contender will feature in the Savills Chase at Leopardstown over Christmas after today’s decision.
# racing - Sunday 24 November, 2019
'We're a club that doesn’t know how to give up' - Van Graan takes the two points
Munster now face into back-to-back ties with Saracens in Europe.
# racing - Saturday 23 November, 2019
Late JJ drop-goal slips wide as Russell inspires Racing to draw in Limerick
Johann van Graan’s men nearly grabbed a late, late win at Thomond Park.
# racing - Wednesday 20 November, 2019
Analysis: Vakatawa and Ringrose's lines cleverly exploit off-guard defences
The Racing centre was in devastating form in his side’s big win over Saracens last weekend.
Donn McClean: Altior and Cyrname set for fascinating showdown this weekend
The highly-rated steeplechasers will face off in the Christy 1965 Chase at Ascot on Saturday.
# racing - Tuesday 19 November, 2019
Hanrahan returns to Munster training ahead of huge clash with Racing
Meanwhile, Stephen Larkham paid tribute to Alby Mathewson ahead of his departure.
Zebo set for 'special occasion' on return to Thomond Park to face Munster
The Racing 92 man is hopeful new Ireland boss Andy Farrell will call him up to the national squad.
# racing - Saturday 16 November, 2019
Faugheen wins at Punchestown as Klassical Dream upset by Saldier
The 2015 Champion Hurdle Winner got off to a winning start over fences.
# racing - Friday 15 November, 2019
Kevin Doyle's €155,000 purchase of Altior's half-brother has grabbed headlines
There was drama involving the former Ireland and Premier League footballer at Fairyhouse this week, writes Johnny Ward.
# racing - Sunday 10 November, 2019
Apple's Jade stunned as Bacardys claims Lismullen Hurdle win at Navan
Ballyoisin won the other Grade 2 race of the day at the Meath rack.
# racing - Wednesday 6 November, 2019
Donn McClean: Saturday's Champion Chase could send ripples through the season
One of Ireland’s top racing journalists picks out the horses worth following after Road To Respect’s victory at Down Royal.
# racing - Friday 25 October, 2019
If you cannot afford to pay an odds compiler you shouldn't be laying bets on Irish racing
It is obvious the majority of bookmakers are copying the work of a rival’s odds-compiler, writes Johnny Ward.
# racing - Friday 18 October, 2019
Johnny Ward: Irish racing can be proud of new horse welfare programme for prisoners
The first sod has been turned to begin work on a new facility in Castlerea.
# racing - Tuesday 15 October, 2019
Superstar Enable will race again in 2020 with Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe a target
Enable was last seen finishing second at Longchamp earlier this month.
17-year-old Sheridan still pinching himself after seizing his big opportunity at the Curragh
The talented apprentice jockey had a landmark win on the Willie Mullins-trained Royal Illusion, writes Donn McClean.
# racing - Friday 11 October, 2019
Johnny Ward: Irish racing can lead the way in drug testing jockeys
‘There needs to be a greater deterrent and, if we increase the number of tests when we visit a racecourse, it could act as a deterrent,’ says Dr Jennifer Pugh.
# racing - Monday 30 September, 2019
Greyhound board in 'shock' over decision to not promote the sport to tourists
Irish tourism bodies met with the Irish Greyhound Board to inform them of this decision last Thursday.
# racing - Friday 20 September, 2019
'I never dreamed we would reach a figure like this' - €2.5m raised by Pat Smullen's charity race
An all-star cast featuring Tony McCoy, Ruby Walsh, Joseph O’Brien, and Paul Carberry were in action at the Curragh last weekend.
The nights are getting longer, the mornings colder and nothing invites the winter like racing at Dundalk
Geological and Mianna are worth keeping tabs on as racing returns to Dundalk, writes Johnny Ward.
# racing - Friday 6 September, 2019
Johnny Ward: Horses do the talking for shrewd, young trainer Emmet Mullins
This has been an extraordinary year for Mullins and young owner Paul Byrne.
# racing - Tuesday 3 September, 2019
'We love seeing each other getting winners' - The brothers who dream of becoming champion jockey
In the final episode of Humans of Horse Racing, we meet Tipperary siblings Nathan and Shane Crosse.
'There's a fair chance you won't see us riding again. It's a special cause for a special person in my life'
Legends of racing met at Joseph O’Brien’s yard this morning to promote the Pat Smullen Champions Race for Cancer Trials Ireland.
# racing - Monday 2 September, 2019
From The42 
Leopardstown change race times to avoid clash with All-Ireland football final replay
The Irish Champions weekend takes place on 14-15 September.
# racing - Tuesday 27 August, 2019
The difference a year makes as Meath-based trainer Lyons wins first £1m Ebor
Having finished fourth in the race 12 months ago, Mustajeer claimed victory in York on Saturday, writes Donn McClean.
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SEVERAL POLITICAL PARTIES have been releasing their manifestos in recent days, outlining what they would do in government ahead of the general election vote in two weeks’ time.
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil both released their manifestos yesterday and the Green Party will be launching its version this morning.
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There was a memorable soundtrack as Jack Kennedy took the main prize on Day 2 of the Christmas Festival.
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