Grand National

TG4 to air documentary on Irish Grand National

by 09/04/20 1:22pm

The Irish Grand National – Chasing a Dream chronicles the illustrious history of the iconic race, due to celebrate its 150th anniversary, unfortunately this was cancelled due to COVID-19. The programme is contextualised with transformative events in Irish history. It’s told...

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‘I grew up dreaming of winning the National and thank God it came true’

by 04/04/14 10:36am

A back garden becomes a racecourse, a child’s imaginative eye seeing the fearsome Chair where branches and poles stand. Ponies transformed into the courageous steeds hurtling around Aintree and children the brave jockeys chasing Grand National glory or tumbling, spinning...

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BEST OF THE REST

Beyond Willie Mullins, Curragh trainer Dessie Hughes leads the way as Ireland’s best WITH four weeks left in the season,...

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