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Family of jockey who died suddenly thank first responders and ambulance service for help

Family of jockey who died suddenly thank first responders and ambulance service for help

A death notice on Rip.ie reads that Mr O’Connor (44) passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at Knockbarry in Liscarroll.

Champion Irish jockey (29) charged with drink driving after car crashes into tree

Champion Irish jockey (29) charged with drink driving after car crashes into tree

Oisin Murphy is due to appear at Reading Magistrates’ Court on July 3.

JP McManus to set record straight over costs that led to International Rugby Experience dispute

JP McManus to set record straight over costs that led to International Rugby Experience dispute

McManus is understood to be deeply hurt by the joint local authority’s controversial decision to decline his offer of the International Rugby Experience (IRE) building

Man who took racehorse is 'perilously' close to being jailed if he does not return it

Man who took racehorse is 'perilously' close to being jailed if he does not return it

Cheltenham Festival race renamed in honour of late jockey Michael O'Sullivan

Cheltenham Festival race renamed in honour of late jockey Michael O'Sullivan

Legendary Irish show jumper Con Power dies aged 71

Legendary Irish show jumper Con Power dies aged 71

other sport

Can anyone stop the Mullins machine?

Can anyone stop the Mullins machine?

Big shots should beware of the underdog

Big shots should beware of the underdog

Sat, 13 Jan, 2024

Few gave Norton's Coin even a puncher's chance in the 1990 Cheltenham Gold Cup. Not even part-time trainer Sirrell Griffiths gave his runner much of a chance.

O'Brien's genius is something to savour

O'Brien's genius is something to savour

Wed, 15 Nov, 2023

For a small island nation falling off the edge of Europe, Ireland has coughed out an impressive array of sports stars of global fame.