Ronan Groome

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Irish Horse: smaller trainers play big role in record Irish National challenge

John McConnell and Martin Brassil have high hopes of winning the Aintree Grand National this Saturday, writes Ronan Groome.

RACING & P-2-P 10 April 2024

Irish Horse: smaller trainers play big role in record Irish National challenge

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Irish Horse: intense triumph for Gibney a fine example of talent out there

Irish Horse: intense triumph for Gibney a fine example of talent out there

RACING & P-2-P 3 April 2024

Irish Horse: Newland’s calls to restrict Irish influence in Britain condemned

Irish Horse: Newland’s calls to restrict Irish influence in Britain condemned

RACING & P-2-P 27 March 2024

Irish Horse: Cheltenham under pressure from punters

Irish Horse: Cheltenham under pressure from punters

Irish Horse: Cheltenham under pressure from punters

RACING & P-2-P 20 March 2024

Irish Horse: Galopin for Gold in top class renewal

Irish Horse: Galopin for Gold in top class renewal

Irish Horse: Galopin for Gold in top class renewal

RACING & P-2-P 13 March 2024

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Irish Horse: Irish racing waves goodbye to legend Maureen Mullins

Irish Horse: Irish racing waves goodbye to legend Maureen Mullins

Maureen Mullins was laid to rest last Friday at the age of 94, writes Ronan Groome.

RACING & P-2-P 6 December 2023

Irish Horse: Mullins quest for century of Cheltenham Festival wins

Irish Horse: Mullins quest for century of Cheltenham Festival wins

The 17-time Irish champion trainer opened his doors to the press ahead of the Cheltenham Festival this month, writes Ronan Groome.

RACING & P-2-P 6 December 2023

Irish Horse: Galopin Des Champs leads superb Mullins DRF team

Irish Horse: Galopin Des Champs leads superb Mullins DRF team

All eyes will be on Leopardstown this weekend as the Dublin Racing Festival plays host to a stellar line-up of jumping equine talent, writes Ronan Groome.

RACING & P-2-P 6 December 2023

Irish Horse: the French connection

Irish Horse: the French connection

Ronan Groome reports from the ITBA National Hunt 'Jumping Into The Future' Seminar which took place this week in the Lord Bagenal in Leighlinbridge, Co Carlow.

RACING & P-2-P 6 December 2023

Irish Horse: Annie Power’s boy living up to family legacy so far

Irish Horse: Annie Power’s boy living up to family legacy so far

Mystical Power, the stoutly bred son of Galileo and star mare Annie Power, is now favourite for the Supreme Novice Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival, writes Ronan Groome.

RACING & P-2-P 6 December 2023

Irish Horse: Naas forced to abandon after ‘100/1 shot’ fog fails to clear

Irish Horse: Naas forced to abandon after ‘100/1 shot’ fog fails to clear

The Kildare racecourse lost out on their big day last Sunday when thick fog rendered conditions unsafe and unsatisfactory, writes Ronan Groome.

RACING & P-2-P 6 December 2023

Irish Horse: Teahupoo toughs it out again in Hatton’s Grace

Irish Horse: Teahupoo toughs it out again in Hatton’s Grace

The Robcour-owned six-year-old further strengthened the lead of both Gordon Elliott and Jack Kennedy in their respective championships, writes Ronan Groome.

RACING & P-2-P 6 December 2023

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PGI boosting value of all beef in Italy

Francesca Perfetto heads Bord Bia’s office in Milan, Italy, and tells the Irish Farmers Journal about promoting Irish food and drink in her country.

PGI boosting value of all beef in Italy

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