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Racing: will the ban on gambling advertising be effective?

The new legislation is welcome, establishing the Gambling Regulation Authority of Ireland, but don’t expect it to solve too many problems, writes Mark Costello.

9 October 2024 Racing & P-2-P

Sales: Swedish buyer secures smart sales topper

Sally Parkyn reports on the healthy trade from last Tuesday’s Cavan Performance Sale, where Swedish trader Annike Linde was ringside to score the top lot.

9 October 2024 Sales

Helen Sharp: respect your elders

This week, Helen Sharp muses over the fashion of breeding, the treatment of older mares and some useful equine events

9 October 2024 Breeding

Irish Horse: season of change

Helen Sharp is getting her yard ready for the colder winter months and discussing her decision to retire one of her older horses.

2 October 2024 Show jumping

Racing: strap in for a month of great racing around the world

Cheltenham who? With a packed calendar of fl at races coming up, it’s time to focus on the speed and spectacle of the turf, writes Mark Costello.

2 October 2024 Racing & P-2-P

Cavan Young Stock and Irish Draught Sales

Sally Parkyn reports on last week's Cavan Young Stock and Irish Draught Sales.

2 October 2024 Sales

Irish Horse: Ireland’s big picture

Helen Sharp reflects on last week's showcasing of outstanding Irish talent at Lanaken.

25 September 2024 Show jumping

Ringside Stories: 'giving something back to the shows'

Judging horse shows, training the ESB’s next generation of apprentices - Danny Molloy is passionate about breeding Irish Draughts. In conversation with Susan Finnerty.

25 September 2024 Showing

Racing: fixture list for 2025 revealed

There will again be no racing on Good Friday in 2025, despite a request from the Curragh to host a fixture.

25 September 2024 Racing & P-2-P