Businessman Kieran Lucid’s ambitious plan for an all-island league has the potential to succeed where previous initiatives have flopped
Donald Trump’s visit to Ireland was predictably entertaining, if a further reminder why some cl...
The Harrington-trained filly Albigna looks a worthy successor to Alpha Centauri, even if she ends up not making the trip to Royal Ascot
Hurling is the greatest sport on the planet, yet a large chunk of the population of this island are put off playing or watching it
The loss of Gigginstown’s millions will cost dozens of jobs and hurt the sport. But the Ryanair chief’s absence will also create a more level playing field
The Ryanair chief is not everyone’s cup of tea, but he is never dull, and you can always rely on his horses to give their all
Nine-time champion jockey Pat Smullen is looking at the positives after his recent cancer treatment
Sadness at Ruby Walsh’s exit is tempered by relief at seeing him get out relatively unscathed
The League of Ireland has long been a basket case financially, but an upturn in the national team’s fortunes might not be far away
The new facilities at the Curragh are impressive, but the racetrack will need to attract respectable attendances if it is to avoid becoming a white elephant
The FAI bigwigs’ inability to answer questions at Wednesday’s hearing underlines the need for a change at Abbotstown if Irish football is to ever reach its potential
Senior sporting figures in other countries have been forced into swift exits after financial questions arose. That wouldn’t happen here
Despite some recent pessimism being voiced, the small-ball code remains a terrific spectacle where true artistry can flourish
Festival nightmare was a reminder that when things go bad, they can and will go further downhill – culminating in the sad death of Sir Erec
Johnny Ward brings you up to speed for the final day of racing at the Cheltenham festival
