The Belfast Ensemble brings its 3-day Bash to the Lyric Theatre

A retrospective celebration of the extraordinary canon of work in just two years

Bargain-buy Rashaan takes career earnings to nearly €250,000

Jett completes Jessica Harrington double on Irish National Day

Rachael Blackmore rides first Irish Grade One winner before dramatic mishap

Honeysuckle wins Irish Stallion Farms Mares Novice Hurdle but Mind’s Eye dumps Blackmore

Fairyhouse set for extensive watering ahead of Easter festival

First high-profile test of new whip rules at Irish Grand National

Ireland v England rivalry is a nonsense but it’s a good way of tracking the health of Irish racing

Money has changed everything about Irish fortunes at Cheltenham since a winless 1989

Kingdoms for a horse – Frank McNally on Phar Lap and the rules of equine nationalism

An Irishman’s Diary

On Chesil Beach: Saoirse Ronan’s new film not wholly satisfying

Review: Ian McEwan’s own script cannot find a cinematic substitute for his sharp prose

Minella Rocco declared a non-runner in Grand National

Racing manager says ‘it’s purely ground related, he’s just not as good in soft-heavy’

Katie Walsh targeting Aintree National glory aboard Baie Des Iles

Jonjo O’Neill’s Minella Rocco at the head of the weights following the second forfeit stage

Confirmed: Minella Rocco a non-runner in Cheltenham Gold Cup

Jonjo O’Neill withdrew JP McManus’ eight-year-old due to concerns about ground

Our Duke heads stellar field for Down Royal Champion Chase

Jessica Harrington’s star among 11 entries but Coneygree could head for Wetherby

Magnificent mare Annie Power is retired

Willie Mullins confirms 2016 Champion Hurdle heroine will not return to track

Willie Mullins closes gap in battle for trainers’ title

English raider Unowhatimeanharry lands Punchestown feature on day three

Foxrock likely to miss Aintree showpiece for Irish Grand National

Ante-post favourite Minella Rocco will not travel to Liverpool after ‘hard race in Gold Cup’

Tony McCoy ‘flattered’ by statue to his honour at Cheltenham

Legendary jockey partnered 31 winners at the famous festival during an epic career

Carlingford Lough has all eyes on Irish Gold Cup

Both McManus and O’Leary’s Gigginstown Stud team have three entries each

Bryan Cooper to miss Leopardstown, hopes to return next week

Barry Geraghty faces tough Gold Cup call between Carlingford Lough and Minella Rocco

Turf Club expects rise in inquiries after ‘non-trier’ rules take effect

First meeting under new running and riding rules will take place at Dundalk on Friday

Djakadam can confirm Gold Cup credentials in Lexus

Vroum Vroum Mag can bring Willie Mullins more festive cheer in Christmas Hurdle

Taquin Du Seuil and Aidan Coleman take BetVictor Gold Cup

Jonjo O’Neill gets winner despite favourite More Of That disappointing at Cheltenham

Final field of 29 for the Irish Grand National

Locally trained Venitien De Mai leads the big race betting, followed by siblings Mala Beach and Bonny Kate

Roi Des Francs a live contender to end Mullins’ Irish National wait

Punchestown prize pot to top €2.6m as €100,000 boost announced

Willie Mullins’s Valseur Lido tops weights for Irish Grand National

Trainer has 17 entries for March 28th at Fairyhouse as he looks to end hoodoo in race

Annie Power could make eagerly awaited return at Punchestown

Willie Mullins’s mare has not been seen since winning at Kildare track last May

2015 winner Many Clouds among 126 Grand National entries

Willie Mullins has seven entries including Cheltenham Gold Cup hope Don Poli

Brilliant Douvan the star entry for Cheltenham Arkle

Willie Mullins has numerous entries in RSA, JLT Novices’ and National Hunt chases

Bid to lure Coneygree to Leopardstown for Lexus Chase

Cheltenham Gold Cup winner could cross the Irish sea instead of lining up in King George

More Of That could follow Coneygree’s path after Cheltenham win

Jonjo O’Neill wouldn’t be afraid of entering novice in next March’s Gold Cup

Galway Festival: Patrick Mullins hoping Boston Bob can rediscover his zest

Jockey rides Multiple Grade One winner in Wednesday’s Galway Plate

Wistful McCoy rides into the west as a reluctant sun sets on majestic career

There’ll be plenty of dinners now the greatest jockey of them all

Tony McCoy booked for only two rides on his final day at Sandown

Set to make his last appearance in the saddle on the aptly named Box Office

Jim Bolger only ever had one cross word with ‘gentleman’ Tony McCoy

Jockey often credits former mentor for his ultimate professionalism

Tony McCoy to partner Box Office in his final race

Champion jockey’s last ride will be aboard four-year-old in Handicap Hurdle at Sandown

Irish runners aim to bridge 146-year gap in Scottish National

Gallant Oscar among the favourites to record first win for an Irish-trained horse since 1869

Saint Are a value threat to a Grand send-off for Tony McCoy

Legendary jockey looking for a fairytale career finale on Shutthefrontdoor at Aintree

Tony McCoy cautious of Cantlow’s hopes for Irish Grand National

Paul Webber’s horse a stone better off from eighth-place finish at Fairyhouse last year

Don Cossack could finally bring Michael O’Leary success in Ryanair Chase

Triple-course winner John’s Spirit may offer the value given his Cheltenham record

Mullins confirms Alvisio Ville will step up for Leopardstown Grade 1

Boston Bob and On His Own on course for Hennessy next Sunday

Lord Windermere on track to defend Cheltenham Gold Cup crown

Dual King George winner Silviniaco Conti heads the betting for blue riband event

Feast for National Hunt fans with Paddy Mullins – The Great Stayer

Co Kilkenny trainer passed away four years ago, but left a rich legacy

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