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EDITORIAL: Farewell, and this is NOT retirement
Leo Powell
Leo Powell pens his 1,045th and last editorial for The Irish Field, but this is just a chapter closing and another opening
8 September 2023 Editorial
EDITORIAL: Few can compare with Aidan
On the cusp of saddling his 4,000th winner, Leo Powell pays tribute to Aidan O'Brien
1 September 2023 Editorial
EDITORIAL: Time of celebration turns into a nightmare
Leo Powell is sad to find that the Racing Academy and Centre of Education is in disarray, at a time when it should be celebrating 50 years in existance
EDITORIAL: Isabel moves to pastures new
Leo Powell pays tribute to a departing colleague, Isabel Hurley, who has made an outstanding contribution to The Irish Field
18 August 2023 Editorial
EDITORIAL: Giving honour where it is due
Leo Powellhas had a great week at the RDS, and has a special word of praise for three award winners
11 August 2023 Editorial
EDITORIAL: A jewel in Ireland’s crown
Leo Powell is looking forward to the 148th Dublin Horse Show next week
4 August 2023 Editorial
EDITORIAL: Two decades of joy and change
Leo Powell takes a philosophical look back on two decades with The Irish Field
28 July 2023 Editorial
EDITORIAL: Kennedy’s sunny view shines through these monsoon-like days
Leo Powell finds the attitude of William Kennedy to be a bright spot in a gloomy week
14 July 2023 Editorial
EDITORIAL: Sheila answers cutting comments in best way possible
Leo Powell is abhorred by the comments of Luke Murrell, and delights in Sheila Lavery's latest winner
16 June 2023 Editorial
EDITORIAL: Grant me patience, and let’s deal with facts
Leo Powell is again frustrated by the peddling of cheap headlines, and salacious 'facts'
9 June 2023 Editorial
EDITORIAL: Famous silks aiming to shine in the Curragh sun
Leo Powell on why it would be apt were Vadeni and Tahiyra to bring up a Group 1 double on Sunday
26 May 2023 Editorial
EDItORIAL: Bidding farewell to the voice of the people
Leo Powell comments on the surprise retirement from broadcasting of Ted Walsh
5 May 2023 Editorial