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# grand-national - Friday 7 February, 2020
Weight and see: Michael O'Leary hoping handicapper gives Tiger Roll a fair shot at history
The Gigginstown boss will be awaiting the decision with interest, writes Johnny Ward.
# grand-national - Wednesday 29 January, 2020
Champion Tiger Roll headlines Grand National entries with 45 Irish-trained runners involved
Gordon Elliott is hoping his star can make history in April.
# grand-national - Sunday 11 August, 2019
Tiger Roll's Grand National hat-trick bid hinges on certain conditions - O'Leary
The Gigginstown racing manager says the Gordon Elliott-trained horse needs a rating of 165 or lower.
# grand-national - Saturday 6 April, 2019
Davy Russell pays poignant tribute to former Cork footballer Kieran O'Connor after Grand National win
Moments after achieving another Grand National success on Tiger Roll, Davy Russell dedicated his win to his East Cork neighbour.
Tiger Roll powers home to become first horse since Red Rum to win successive Grand Nationals
Davy Russell rode the favourite past Magic of Light and Rathvinden to emulate the National icon.
Narrowing the field ahead of the Grand National
Thom Malone runs through the card ahead of the Aintree showpiece.
# grand-national - Friday 5 April, 2019
Barry Geraghty hospitalised after fall at Aintree
The Meath jockey was due to ride Anibale Fly in tomorrow’s Grand National, but he is now set to miss out.
St Anthony may be needed to find a winner in the Grand National... but enjoy it
Johnny Ward on the runners and riders at Aintree this weekend.
# grand-national - Thursday 4 April, 2019
A 14/1 shot and other tips to consider on Ladies Day at Aintree
Thom Malone runs through his picks for Friday.
We've got 3 expert tips to consider for Grand National Day at Aintree
Look ahead to the big one by reading Thom Malone’s thoughts in Heed Your Hunch.
# grand-national - Friday 29 March, 2019
Weekend tips: history against Tiger Roll as punters eye Aintree
‘The Lincoln handicap starts the British flat turf season at Doncaster tomorrow, but the race in Liverpool next week will dominate the public imagination,’ writes Thom Malone.
# grand-national - Sunday 17 March, 2019
Eddie O'Leary remains coy over Tiger Roll's Grand National participation
The Cross Country Chase winner at Cheltenham may yet defend his crown on 6 April.
# grand-national - Wednesday 13 February, 2019
Gordon Elliott '10 or 15' for Aintree Grand National
The Irish trainer may have a third of the field on 6 April.
# grand-national - Sunday 15 April, 2018
Michael O'Leary bought a load of passengers a drink after he delayed their flight
He had a good excuse, in fairness.
# grand-national - Saturday 14 April, 2018
'I've won this race a thousand times in my head in my dreams as a child'
Davy Russell was in a jubilant mood after winning the Grand National.
O'Sullivan and Walsh: Husband and wife team chasing 'fairytale' Grand National run
Kildare trainer Ross O’Sullivan will have his first ever Aintree Grand National runner today, with his wife Katie Walsh riding Baie Des Iles in the iconic race.
# grand-national - Saturday 7 April, 2018
Grand National contender A Genie In Abottle found dead inside stable
The seven year old passed away on Friday afternoon, however a cause of death is still unknown.
# grand-national - Saturday 8 April, 2017
Ireland's Derek Fox rides One for Arthur to Grand National victory
Who did you back?
Conor McGregor just rolled up to the Grand National in an unbuttoned shirt wearing these shades
He knows how to make an entrance.
Great news for Katie Walsh as she's passed fit to ride in the Grand National
Daryl Jacob has also been cleared to take part in the big one at Aintree today.
# grand-national - Wednesday 5 April, 2017
Cancer-stricken boy in need of funds given honorary spot on Grand National card
Sunderland and England striker Jermain Defoe has been listed as Bradley Lowery’s trainer.
# grand-national - Saturday 16 April, 2016
Grand National-winning trainer pays tribute to his late son in emotional interview
Mouse Morris’ 30-year-old son Christopher was tragically found dead in his apartment in Argentina last June.
# grand-national - Saturday 9 April, 2016
'He's doing overtime for me up above' - Mouse Morris pays tribute to late son after Grand National win
Rule The World’s trainer was nearly speechless after today’s win at Aintree.
33/1 shot Rule The World claims victory in the Grand National
Jockey David Mullins stormed home to give Michael O’Leary and the Gigginstown Stud a win at Aintree.
# grand-national - Friday 8 April, 2016
The42′s Winning Post: Everything you need to enjoy Grand National Day - and pick a winner
All eyes remain on Merseyside as the Grand National festival enters its final day.
Ruby Walsh is out of the Grand National after suffering an injury today
The leading jockey was set to ride Sir Des Champs.
Forget the horses - this man just won the Grand National
“THE IMMERSION.”
Forget the horses - this man just won the Grand National
“THE IMMERSION.”
# grand-national - Thursday 7 April, 2016
Annie Power obliterates rivals to claim stunning double
Cue Card and On The Fringe also claimed victories on what is proving to be a good opening day for the punters at Aintree.
# grand-national - Saturday 20 February, 2016
Silviniaco Conti wins Ascot Chase by 20 lengths but Flemenstar is pulled up
The 2-1 favourite made light work of the field today.
# grand-national - Thursday 23 April, 2015
Spinal injury forces one of Ireland's top jockeys to retire
A statement issued today by Dr Adrian McGoldrick confirmed the news today.
# grand-national - Sunday 19 April, 2015
This newlywed couple in Kerry have certainly got their priorities straight
True love is the REAL gamble.
# grand-national - Saturday 11 April, 2015
Many Clouds takes the Grand National while AP McCoy can only finish fifth in Aintree farewell
Jockey Leighton Aspall won the race for the second year in-a-row.
12 emotions all clueless Grand National spectators can relate to
Is THAT my horse?
# grand-national - Monday 6 April, 2015
'It's great for women in racing' - Katie Walsh has won the Irish Grand National
She becomes the third female jockey to do so.
# grand-national - Monday 21 April, 2014
Barry Geraghty claims first Irish Grand National on Shutthefrontdoor
It was a good day for JP McManus at Fairyhouse.
# grand-national - Saturday 5 April, 2014
Katie Walsh gets late Grand National ride
The Irishwoman comes in for the injured Michael Fogarty on outsider Vesper Bell.
# grand-national - Thursday 3 April, 2014
McCoy chooses Double Seven as his Grand National mount on Saturday
The Antrim man won the race in 2010 on Don’t Push It.
# grand-national - Tuesday 9 April, 2013
'Small fracture' for Grand National champion Ryan Mania
The Scottish jockey is due to leave hospital today following an MRI scan on his racing injuries.
# grand-national - Monday 8 April, 2013
'I'm grand': National winner Ryan Mania tweets from hospital after fall
Mania, who made history at Aintree on Saturday, is set to be discharged from hospital later today.
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Poll: Should voting in the Seanad election be extended?
AS GOVERNMENT-FORMATION talks continue post-general election, some focus is now turning to the Seanad election.
The upper house consists of 60 senators who are appointed or elected in three different ways: The Taoiseach’s nominees, panels and the university panel.
There has been much discussion about the Seanad in recent years with many people viewing it as elitist and in need of being reformed or scrapped altogether. The public was asked in a referendum in October 2013 whether the Seanad should be abolished – 51.7% said No, 48.27% said Yes.
The public previously voted to extend voting rights to all graduates of Irish third-level institutions, but a law allowing this to happen has never been enacted. However, many people argue this is still unfair given how many others would still be unable to vote.
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The Seanad should be reformed or scrapped (2371)
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I'm not sure (150)
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