Cheltenham Shakers Of the 17 Irish winners at the 2018 Cheltenham Festival, eight of them had lined up at the Dublin Racing Festival last weekend, writes Ronan Graham. Apples Jade was sensational, beating Supasundae by 16 lengths that was a sight to behold and she will take some beating in the Champion Hurdle – best […]
Saffrons ready to make their mark insists captain, McCann
Allianz Hurling League Division 2A; Antrim v Westmeath (Sunday, 2pm, Corrigan Park) ANTRIM’S promotion prospects are on the line when they host Westmeath in Corrigan Park on Sunday. At the mid-way stage of the League campaign, Antrim will put themselves in a strong position to qualify for the Division 2A final with a win on […]
Fitzpatrick to make a fresh start with new team
IT’S a new beginning for Joe Fitzpatrick as the Divis man gets ready to restart his career under new management. The silver medalist from the 2014 Commonwealth Games penned a management deal with Boxing Ireland Promotions at Sylvester’s Café on the Antrim Road on Monday as he looks to get a career back on track […]
Carryduff boss braced for another U21 classic
Gaelic Games: Ulster U21 Club Football Tournament; Carryduff v Dromore (Sunday, 2pm, Creggan) THE Paddy McLarnon Cup will have a new home this weekend when Carryduff and Dromore meet in the Ulster U21 Club Football Tournament at Creggan on Sunday. Having put South Belfast rivals St Brigid’s to the sword in an epic semi-final clash […]
Spring forward with Féile an Earraigh
Fresh from the massive success of Féile 30 in August last year, the dynamic team at Féile an Phobail have put together a fantastic programme of events for Féile an Earraigh, the annual Spring Festival, which will take place from 1-18 March. Féile an Earraigh will be launched tomorrow (Wednesday February 13) at An Chultúrlann […]
AOH supports Ballymurphy Massacre Families as inquest resumes
A 35-member delegation of American Hibernians led by AOH National President Jim McKay showed their solidarity and support to members from the Ballymurphy Massacre Families as they accompanied then to Laganside Court on Monday. The group attended the morning inquest session as part of a nine-day fact-finding visit. Ballymurphy Massacre spokesperson John Teggart told Daily […]



