But by any measurement, Irish high-performance sport has enjoyed a remarkably successful period as of late. In 2024 our athletes won 112 high performance medals: 48 gold, 21 silver, and 43 bronze.

That leaves Hewick as a fifth favourite for the race, currently lead by last year's Irish Grand National winner ... one of jump racing’s most popular horses has received a surge of betting ...

He is a very nice horse, he’s been targeted for the race. “Everything has to go right on the day. I think the plan was always to go for the English National after winning the Irish one.

"Testing for gene doping is a significant step forward for British racing and reinforces our commitment to safeguarding the welfare of our horses," said BHA acting chief executive Brant Dunshea in ...

The finalists for the Irish Cup final on 3 May will be confirmed this weekend and here's how you can follow all the action across BBC Sport NI. We have Premiership v Championship in both last four ...

For those of you who think horse trading was the sole preserve of the Balmoral Show, the Auld Lamas Fair or even the side of the racetrack, think again. Horse trading of a political kind in the ...

The 15-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding, owned by Janette Chinn and The Sue Davies Fund, has 34 international double clears to his name. Other British riders set to take on Badminton (8 to 11 ...

Ulster rugby star, Laois U-20 footballer and Ballyboden goalkeeper all hope to catch the eye of American football teams as IPP opens Aaron Sexton, Ross Bolger and Mark McNamee are all in Florida ...

Five horses and jockeys were involved in a chain ... the IHRB has put forward several recommendations to further safeguard the sport. As well as a watering system at Thurles, a review of the ...

Irish basketball star Claire Melia and her Spanish team Baxi Ferrol kept their European dreams alive in the EuroCup final when only suffering a three-point defeat in the first leg on Wednesday night.

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With the Gibson Cup on its way to Windsor Park, the focus for the Irish Premiership is now firmly ... As the race for that automatic spot heats up, BBC Sport NI will bring you the best of the ...