Tributes pour in for Irish jockey Michael O’Sullivan who has died following Thurles fall
The Cork native was involved in a five-horse pile-up last week. 24-year-old jockey Michael O’Sullivan has tragically died from injuries sustained in an accident at Thurles Racecourse earlier this month. On Feburary 6, while riding Wee Charlie – trained by Gerard O’Leary – he was one of three who fell at the final fence during […]
1 year ago
Coolmore Stud secure naming rights to Tipperary GAA’s training centre
Their training grounds in Thurles will now be named Coolmore Morris Park. The iconic Coolmore Stud, which is located in the town of Fethard, County Tipperary, has bought the naming rights to the county’s GAA training centre in Thurles. As part of the big money deal, the world’s largest breeding operation of thoroughbred racehorses will […]
1 year ago
Racing to continue in Ireland despite cancellation of UK meetings due to equine flu outbreak
Runners from Britain will not be allowed to race in Ireland until further notice
7 years ago
Timing of the Galway and Clare replay could spell disaster for the GAA
RTE have decided to show three games on Sunday with Galway v Clare, Dublin v Roscommon and Donegal v Tyrone all set to be televised on the national broadcaster. The All-Ireland semi-final replay will be shown live on RTÉ 2 from 2pm, while the must-win All-Ireland quarter-final group stage match between Donegal and Tyrone (RTÉ 1) and […]
8 years ago