Ireland playing catch-up with match-fixing laws, warns watchdog
The move comes as the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau interviewed Limerick FC players as part of an investigation into alleged match-fixing last week
Lucid dreaming? The ambitious plan for Irish football
Businessman Kieran Lucid’s ambitious plan for an all-island league has the potential to succeed where previous initiatives have flopped
Upping the Ante: Inside information gives an indicator of Albigna’s huge potential
The Harrington-trained filly Albigna looks a worthy successor to Alpha Centauri, even if she ends up not making the trip to Royal Ascot
Upping the Ante: GAA must make match experience less alien to unionists
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
O’Leary’s sudden exit will leave a void in Irish racing
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
Upping the Ante: Racing will miss O’Leary’s wit, his genius and his money
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
Upping the Ante : Humble Smullen inspiring us all to keep fighting
Nine-time champion jockey Pat Smullen is looking at the positives after his recent cancer treatment
Upping the Ante: Greatest jumps jockey of all leaves an unparalleled legacy
Sadness at Ruby Walsh’s exit is tempered by relief at seeing him get out relatively unscathed
Upping the ante: LoI’s financial husbandry remains dependent on Europe
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
Upping the Ante: Revamped Curragh is world-class, now it just needs the crowds
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
Upping the Ante: A poor performance from the football association at the Oireachtas
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
Upping the Ante: British and Germans set a good example for sporting accountability
Senior sporting figures in other countries have been forced into swift exits after financial questions arose. That wouldn’t happen here
Upping The Ante: Fear not, mass defences won’t cramp hurling’s style
Despite some recent pessimism being voiced, the small-ball code remains a terrific spectacle where true artistry can flourish
Upping the Ante: A grisly week at Cheltenham in more ways than one
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's Cheltenham Preview: Day 4
Johnny Ward brings you up to speed for the final day of racing at the Cheltenham festival
Johnny Ward's Cheltenham Preview: Day 3
Our man at the races on what to expect from the third day of Cheltenham
Johnny Ward's Cheltenham Preview: Day 2
After a thrilling opening day, Johnny Ward on what to expect from day two of the festival
Johnny Ward's Cheltenham Preview: Day 1
Jonny Ward tells us what to expect from the opening day of the festival
Upping the Ante: Saddle up for yet another punishing tour of duty in ’Nam
The bookies hold the aces for the four-day extravaganza that is Cheltenham, but the festival remains the highlight of the year for many punters