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Wednesday 21 October 2020
The five-year-old clinched victory just yards from the finish with Joey Sheridan on board.
Tampa Bay wrapped up the seven match series with a 2-0 win.
Johnny Ward on a day of celebrations for Henry De Bromhead, Rachael Blackmore and Barry Geraghty.
Dublin snatched a one-point win at Croke Park.
Dan McFarland’s side crossed for five tries, four of which came in the opening 30 minutes.
Waterford produced a strong performance at Tallaght Stadium despite finishing the game with 10 men.
Strict new coronavirus measures are now in effect – here’s what they mean for you.
Marco Reus and Serge Gnabry grabbed two goals each in their side’s victory.
The Movistar rider came through an uneventful time trial as the winner having led since stage 14.
A pancreatic cancer diagnosis a little over a year ago must give the retiring jockey a new perspective after an incredible career, writes Johnny Ward.
Chacun Pour Soi stormed to victory in the Ryanair Novice Chase at Punchestown.
Carndonagh CS were late winners against Midleton CBS in the capital.
Fiona McHale and Hannah O’Donoghue got the crucial goals for the Limerick college.
WC Heinz’s work is treated with a reverence normally reserved for Hemingway.
The 23-year-old saw off competition from players like Danish star Pernille Harder, of German club VfL Wolfsburg, and Brazil’s Marta to win the award.
Maurizio Sarri’s side ran out easy 4-0 winners against PAOK in Group L of the Europa League.
Croatian Mario Mandzukic scored the only goal of the game in Turin.
The young centre-back has responded well after he received criticism for a difficult Premier League debut.
The Welshman finished the race in Paris with a near two-minute lead on Dutch rival Tom Dumoulin to secure his first yellow jersey.
Playing with Tiger Woods can be a distraction for some, but Francesco Molinari faced the challenge head on to win at Carnoustie.
Noel Plunkett scored the point that secured victory for Leitrim against New York in their Connacht SFC clash.
The 33-year-old knows the feeling of finishing second best.
There was less Irish at Prestbury Park today.
Gigginstown took the first two Grade Ones today.
It was three from three for the punters in the first three Grade Ones today.
Nicky Henderson’s charge was pushed all the way by Melon.
The pair cruised to victory in the two of the four Grade Ones.
And hopefully help you pick a winner.
If you don’t know one end of a horse from the other, we’re here to help.
Sergio Aguero, Vincent Kompany and David Silva all scored for City.
The horse trainer also won the Irish Gold Cup and Punchestown Gold Cup this year.
The Barbarians crossed over for three tries in Thomond Park.
There was six points between the sides at the final whistle.
The five-year old atoned for defeat in last year’s race.
The odds-on favourite delivered at the Curragh today.
*Valid against 99.9% of fools.
And hopefully find you a winner.
Can’t decide who to back in the big one on Tuesday? We’ll sort that out for you.
Wayne Shaw admitted he knew betting company was offering odds of 8/1 on him eating a pie last night.
Could this be the season he ends Willie Mullins’ reign as the national hunt king?
The jackpot was won on the Saturday, 20 August draw.
WITH LEVEL 5 restrictions coming into effect at midnight until 1 December, many businesses will be forced to close for the next six weeks.
Of course, many Irish businesses have an online presence and in the run-up to Christmas will rely heavily on support here at home.
As the festive season approaches we want to know: Will you make an extra effort to ‘buy irish’ this Christmas?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
This week, a home cook and recent sea swimming convert talks us through her week.
Some sun, then clouds, spotty showers
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Cool with a blend of sun and clouds
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Clouds and sun with a couple of showers
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