Aidan O’Brien’s filly looked beaten with a furlong to run.
0
1.9k
Jul 22nd 2023, 4:12 PM
classic
Paddington wins 2,000 Guineas
More success for Aidan O’Brien in Curragh Classic.
0
2.7k
May 27th 2023, 8:19 PM
Last year
2022
one in a million
Charlie Hills' Galeron snatches Goffs Million riches
Charlie Hills’ raider scoops six-figure first-prize.
0
1.6k
Sep 24th 2022, 4:47 PM
Curragh
Kyprios makes class count in Irish St Leger
Earlier on Sunday, Al Riffa came home first in the Goffs Vincent O’Brien National Stakes.
0
2.2k
Sep 11th 2022, 4:51 PM
Curragh
Little Big Bear sensational in Phoenix Stakes as Al Riffa gives Joseph O’Brien a landmark winner
Meanwhile, Go Bears Go got back to winning ways in the Rathasker Stud Phoenix Sprint Stakes.
0
2.6k
Aug 6th 2022, 3:36 PM
Winner winner
La Petite Coco claims Group 1 victory in Pretty Polly Stakes at the Curragh
The Paddy Twomey-trained filly held off My Astra to prevail by half a length under Billy Lee.
1
2.9k
Jun 26th 2022, 5:13 PM
lethal
Camorra cruises to Curragh win in headline show for a clinical combination
Group Two victory highlights hat-trick for Lyons and Keane team.
0
2.5k
Jun 24th 2022, 8:09 PM
Racing
Waterville only third on eagerly-awaited debut at the Curragh
Derby talking horse will miss Epsom and be aimed at Royal Ascot.
2
4.4k
Apr 10th 2022, 6:31 PM
All time
On song
Concert Hall in tune for Aidan O'Brien with Curragh triumph
Fillies’ Mile target for O’Brien winner.
1
2.9k
Sep 26th 2021, 4:32 PM
Bopedro powers home in Irish Cambridgeshire at the Curragh
Big Curragh handicap goes to Conor Hoban-ridden winner, on good night for Jessica Harrington.
0
2.1k
Aug 27th 2021, 7:46 PM
Curragh
Insinuendo claims Curragh honours in Kilboy contest
Meanwhile Order Of Australia won the Romanised Minstrel Stakes.
2
3.2k
Updated
Jul 18th 2021, 5:16 PM
Dominant
Snowfall pours it on at the Curragh for Oaks double
Magnificent O’Brien filly strides eight and a half lengths clear of the rest.
2
2.3k
Jul 17th 2021, 4:02 PM
Winner winner
Thundering Nights edges out thrilling finish to clinch Pretty Polly Stakes at Curragh
Santa Barbara just missed out in her third Group One of the season.
0
2.5k
Jun 27th 2021, 5:22 PM
Winner alright
Beyond Happy breaks duck in fifth career attempt to clinch Apprentice Derby
The feature race at the Curragh went to a Jim Bolger-trained winner for the third time in the last four years.
1
1.6k
Jun 25th 2021, 11:12 PM
times two
Appleby looking to Hurricane Lane to secure Derby double at Curragh
The Frankel colt was the best-fancied of three runners for the Moulton Paddocks maestro in the premier Classic at Epsom three weeks ago.
2
1.7k
Jun 25th 2021, 6:18 PM
success
Empress Josephine rules over Joan Of Arc in 1,000 Guineas at Curragh
A pulsating finish resulted in an Aidan O’Brien one-two.
3
2.0k
May 23rd 2021, 3:48 PM
Winner winner
Layfayette produces powerful late run to cap off fine week for Cheltenham-winning trainer
It’s been a brilliant week for Noel Meade.
1
4.4k
Mar 21st 2021, 5:42 PM
On song
Search For A Song powers to Irish Leger repeat at the Curragh
Elsewhere, Thunder Moon powered home to win the National Stakes.
3
4.1k
Sep 13th 2020, 5:27 PM
On Course
Racing at Curragh set to go ahead as planned despite Kildare lockdown
‘We have had confirmation racing can continue behind closed doors’ said HRI CEO Brian Kavanagh.
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41.7k
Aug 7th 2020, 7:34 PM
Housing Crisis
'I either have to leave the Defence Forces or stay and be homeless with my pregnant wife'
Officers today called for the provision of quarters for married couples or the introduction of a rent allowance to assist them.
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40.0k
Sep 24th 2019, 7:00 PM
standing together
'I am overcome' - Racing comes together for Pat Smullen on special day at the Curragh
Tony McCoy, Ruby Walsh, Joseph O’Brien, and Paul Carberry were part of an all-star cast in a charity race in aid of Pat Smullen.
9
8.2k
Sep 15th 2019, 5:58 PM
column
Johnny Ward: Six reasons why this racing weekend will be special
Across Saturday and Sunday, Ireland will host the best in the world at two of the globe’s finest racetracks.
4
3.1k
Sep 13th 2019, 12:37 PM
star catcher
Gosden and Frankie to the fore again in Irish Oaks
The daughter of Sea The Stars was given the perfect front-running ride by Dettori at the Curragh .
4
5.4k
Jul 20th 2019, 6:55 PM
taking control
33-1 shot Sovereign steals Irish Derby to cause huge shock
The outsider strode to a commanding victory at the Curragh today.
27
11.3k
Jun 29th 2019, 6:23 PM
Curragh
Quarry site in Kildare continues to be used despite High Court order
“Roads are being torn up, and the council is getting no rates from it,” councillor Mark Lynch said.
27
32.0k
Feb 9th 2019, 5:00 PM
heritage hotspots
Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Kildare
Take our challenge and tick off as many glorious sites this summer as recommended by heritage officers around Ireland.
30
22.7k
Aug 8th 2018, 8:30 PM
Curragh
Romanised pulls off 25-1 Guineas shock at the Curragh
Favourite Elarqam flopped in the feature race.
1
2.8k
May 26th 2018, 5:37 PM
Winner alright
Aidan O'Brien's Order of St George storms to victory at the Curragh
The five-year old atoned for defeat in last year’s race.
2
2.7k
Sep 10th 2017, 7:43 PM
classic win
Awtaad comes up trumps in 2000 Guineas as Air Force Blue disappoints again
Kevin Prendergast had a day to remember at the Curragh as his stable star denied Galileo Gold a Guineas double.
8
3.8k
May 21st 2016, 6:10 PM
sponsored by HRI
The essential DOs and DON'Ts for every horse racing virgin
Here’s how to have a great day and avoid a faux pas.
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4.1k
Sep 11th 2015, 5:41 PM
Defence Forces
Protest planned as ex-soldiers and families face eviction from Curragh Camp
The government has previously said it would be too costly to carry out repairs to the ageing properties.
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19.7k
Jun 17th 2014, 5:01 PM
Kildare
HSE used military ambulances over 800 times 'to meet additional demand'
Defence Forces ambulances from the Curragh Camp in County Kildare have been called on 274 times so far this year.
59
10.1k
Nov 27th 2013, 9:19 AM
Victory
Royal Diamond puts Fame and Glory in the shade
The Ebor runner-up was the surprise winner of the Gain Horse Feeds Irish St Leger at the Curragh.
0
502
Sep 15th 2012, 6:59 PM
Double act
Power play as Aidan O'Brien and son celebrate 2,000 Guineas win at the Curragh
There were also wins for Tiddliwinks, Cay Verde and Nandiga during a glorious days’ racing.
1
296
May 26th 2012, 4:27 PM
Viewing pleasure
Sofa supporter: the sport on TV this weekend
The Rugby World Cup begins in what is another excellent few days of fantastic sporting action.
0
835
Sep 9th 2011, 8:00 AM
Spitfire
Wreckage of WWII Spitfire raised from Donegal bog
An American pilot was aboard the Spitfire when it came down in a Donegal bog. He bailed out from the plane, but it has remained beneath the surface for 70 years.
15
9.6k
Jun 28th 2011, 6:12 PM
Defence Forces
Defence Forces advance personnel deployed to Lebanon
A team of 90 officials departs Baldonnell for Beirut ahead of the deployment of Irish troops later this month.
0
1.1k
May 30th 2011, 10:57 AM
Royal Visit
Hopes of Queen's visit to Curragh dashed by Palace
Queen Elizabeth is not likely to return to Ireland next month to watch her much-fancied entry in the Irish Derby.