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NEWS: Eventing calendar still in doubt
Judith Faherty
The Eventing Ireland calendar in the south is still decimated as a solution between EI and event organisers around insurance is yet to be met. Judith Faherty and Lesley Hunter-Nolan report
14 March 2025 Reports
HUNTING: A marvellous season draws to a close
Dickie Power rounds up the hunting season and brings us news on new appointments for next year
14 March 2025 Reports
INTERNATIONAL: Ryan wins in Herning
Thomas Ryan and Jezebeau BC won the three-star Big Tour 1.45m two-phase class at the three-star show at Herning in Denmark
INTERNATIONAL: Jack on form in Italy
Jack Ryan had a one-star win and a three-star runner-up position in Gorla Minore in Italy
14 March 2025 Reports
BALMORAL QUALIFIERS: Ryan books Balmoral spot
Diarmuid Ryan and the five-year-old King Vinny gelding Two Mile Nigel won the four and five-year-old performance Irish Draught qualifier for Balmoral at The Meadows
7 March 2025 Reports
OPINION: How to make jump racing more competitive
Last week British NH breeder Bryan Mayoh argued nurture rather than nature was responsible for the high success rate of French-bred jumpers. Now he suggests ways in which jump racing can be improved
24 February 2025 News
MARGIE McLOONE: McGills on a High
A round-up of the latest news and events on the northern scene over the recent weeks
21 February 2025 Columns
OPINION: Ireland and Britain need to act to save the sport we love
In part one of a two-part article, British NH breeder Bryan Mayoh says nurture, not nature, is the source of French-bred superiority over jumps
14 February 2025 Features
NEWS: McFadden appointed chair of SJI
Des McFadden has replaced outgoing Showjumping Ireland chairperson Christy Murphy
14 February 2025 News
CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL NEWS: Mares' races entries are out
The entries have been released for this year's Ryanair Mares' Novices' Hurdle and the Mrs Paddy Power Mares' Chase
11 February 2025 News
DRESSAGE: Riders rewarded at Northern Region awards
Storm Éowyn forced the late cancellation of the Northern Region’s awards on its scheduled date but a week later dressage enthusiasts and their supporters celebrated the achievements of 2025
7 February 2025 Sport horse news
TONY KEENAN: Willie Mullins runner could pop up at a big price this weekend
Tony looks back to some Gowran eye-catchers and suggests some caution on Mullins runners this week
31 January 2025 Racing columns