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Harrington warns Irish dominance is ‘damaging for the sport’

British Horseracing Authority chief executive Julie Harrington has warned the dominance of Irish trainers at the Cheltenham Festival is “damaging” for the sport. Irish handlers won 18 of the 27 races across the four days, with 12 of the 14 Grade One ...

16 Mar 2024 at 13:14

Local News

Limerick take away closed due to lack of hot water

A CITY takeaway was ordered to close after health inspectors found there was no running hot water on the premises, it can be revealed. A formal Closure Order was served on the manager of Hot Spot, Parnell Street, on January 30 last, following an ...

01 Mar 2017 at 07:01

Local News

Flight restrictions in Clare for visit of US Vice President Mike Pence

THE IRISH Aviation Authority (IAA) is to impose flying restrictions over parts of County Clare for the visit of US Vice President Mike Pence. Mr Pence is due to touch down at Shannon Airport this Monday for a three-day visit during which he is ...

01 Sept 2019 at 21:54

Sport

Harrington ‘well aware’ of overwhelming number of Irish-trained Festival favourites

British Horseracing Authority chief executive Julie Harrington will not be pushing the panic button just yet should Ireland once again dominate at next week’s Cheltenham Festival. Following a nightmare Festival for the home side in 2021 which ...

06 Mar 2024 at 16:47

Sport

New fixture list expected next month

The British Horseracing Authority expects to unveil the 2024 fixture list in mid-September, with approximately 160 new premier cards planned. A shake-up of the racing calendar was announced in May, with the BHA outlining its aim to grow the ...

16 Aug 2023 at 15:25

Education

University of Limerick retains top spot in gender balance

COMPULSORY training in unconscious biases, dignity and respect has helped the University of Limerick retain its top spot when it comes to the representation of women in senior positions. The introduction of protected research time for ...

12 Aug 2018 at 14:00

Sport

British Horseracing Authority announces latest position on Dance horses

John Dance will be permitted to run horses as an investigation by the Financial Conduct Authority continues – but not under his own name or that of his wife, the British Horseracing Authority has announced. Dance founded Vertem Asset ...

22 May 2023 at 11:43

Sport

Sheffield Wednesday defend safety arrangements for Newcastle FA Cup tie

Sheffield Wednesday have defended safety arrangements for visiting supporters after allegations of overcrowding at Hillsborough for Saturday’s FA Cup third-round clash with Newcastle. The Football Association has sought the views of ...

11 Jan 2023 at 15:47

Sport

Sir Jim Ratcliffe remains sole confirmed bidder for Man Utd as deadline looms

Boyhood Manchester United supporter Sir Jim Ratcliffe remains the sole confirmed bidder to take over the club heading into Friday’s ‘soft deadline’ for offers, amid continued reports of interest from Qatar. The club’s owners, the ...

16 Feb 2023 at 16:29

Sport

Harrington refutes claims BHA pandering to racing’s critics with whip changes

British Horseracing Authority chief executive Julie Harrington has responded to criticism of the sport’s leadership amid continuing outcry over the introduction of the new whip regulations. Thirteen-time champion trainer Paul ...

05 Mar 2023 at 12:24

Business

Sale of fresh fish from Limerick shop was ‘risk to customers’, says FSAI report

A FOODSTORE in Limerick city centre was ordered to stop selling and supplying fresh fish and crustaceans after HSE inspectors determined there was an “unacceptable risk to consumer safety” and a potential for cross ...

13 Nov 2019 at 18:20

Sport

BHA to ‘explore options’ as concerns raised over whip rules

Further discussions are taking place aimed at addressing issues raised surrounding the new whip rules that will come into effect in the new year – initially for jump racing and in a four-week ‘bedding-in’ period. ...

16 Dec 2022 at 19:30

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