Mark Costello

markcostello@theirishfield.ie

Punchestown: focus on fun rather than form

Looking ahead to five days of sport and socialising at the racing festival.

RACING & P-2-P 22 April 2026

Punchestown: focus on fun rather than form

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The race is truly on for victory at Cheltenham

The race is truly on for victory at Cheltenham

RACING & P-2-P 4 March 2026

Five races to savour at the Punchestown Festival

Five races to savour at the Punchestown Festival

RACING & P-2-P 23 April 2025

Can a small stable win the biggest race?

Can a small stable win the biggest race?

Can a small stable win the biggest race?

RACING & P-2-P 2 April 2025

Shock and awe – tales from Cheltenham 2025

Shock and awe – tales from Cheltenham 2025

Shock and awe – tales from Cheltenham 2025

RACING & P-2-P 26 March 2025

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Three rules to follow for the Cheltenham Festival

Three rules to follow for the Cheltenham Festival

And they’re off... get ready for four days of drama-filled racing next week.

RACING & P-2-P 11 September 2024

Going for gold (and green) at the big Christmas races

Going for gold (and green) at the big Christmas races

We look ahead and find out what is in store for the big Christmas horse racing festivals.

RACING & P-2-P 11 September 2024

Racing: meet the next generation of horse traders

Racing: meet the next generation of horse traders

Irish-based vendors hit the jackpot at a recent bloodstock sale in England.

RACING & P-2-P 11 September 2024

Racing: will the ban on gambling advertising be effective?

Racing: will the ban on gambling advertising be effective?

The new legislation is welcome, establishing the Gambling Regulation Authority of Ireland, but don’t expect it to solve too many problems, writes Mark Costello.

RACING & P-2-P 11 September 2024

Racing: strap in for a month of great racing around the world

Racing: strap in for a month of great racing around the world

Cheltenham who? With a packed calendar of fl at races coming up, it’s time to focus on the speed and spectacle of the turf, writes Mark Costello.

RACING & P-2-P 11 September 2024

Racing: why do racegoers prefer Kerry over Kildare?

Racing: why do racegoers prefer Kerry over Kildare?

The attendance figures for the Irish Champions Festival are puzzling – it plateaued at around 10,000 per day – so what’s the issue? asks Mark Costello.

RACING & P-2-P 11 September 2024

Irish Horse: did 'Shark' Hanlon deserve to be banned?

Irish Horse: did 'Shark' Hanlon deserve to be banned?

The Carlow trainer is very popular with the racing public – but within racing, opinions are divided on how he has been treated, writes Mark Costello.

RACING & P-2-P 11 September 2024

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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