As disgraced trainer Gordon Elliott begins his year-long ban from racing, the damage done to the sport is looking increasingly incalculable

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

Businessman Kieran Lucid’s ambitious plan for an all-island league has the potential to succeed where previous initiatives have flopped

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

Our man at the races on what to expect from the third day of Cheltenham

After a thrilling opening day, Johnny Ward on what to expect from day two of the festival

Jonny Ward tells us what to expect from the opening day of the festival