All posts by Damien Lonergan


All I Want For Christmas Is Somelittlething

All I Want For Christmas Is Somelittlething

Apart from the National Meeting in February, this is my favourite time of the year! Not because Santy Claus is on his way but because there is no less than eleven meetings being run this festive season...
Who Will Fill The Paddy Doyle Cup?

Who Will Fill The Paddy Doyle Cup?

We’re getting down to the business end of the coursing season and a number of the big names are starting to appear in draws around the country...
Can Tipperary Cup Stay South?

Can Tipperary Cup Stay South?

There is action taking place in four counties this weekend with no shortage of class at each venue, although I'm placing the spotlight on my local meeting in Clonmel and Kilsheelen...
Skellig To Set Nenagh Alight

Skellig To Set Nenagh Alight

Skellig Sunlight can put a deposit on his place in this seasons Champion Stakes with a win in the Six To Five Cup taking place this weekend in Nenagh...
Wyken To Power Away In Freshford

Wyken To Power Away In Freshford

We turn our attention this week to the Handsome Billa and Purdon Cup which takes place in the little town of Freshford in north Kilkenny. Freshford has produced plenty of champions over the years, the biggest and best known of all is Thomas The Tank who went on to win the derby in 2013...
Needham To Make It Look Simple

Needham To Make It Look Simple

If it's class you want to see this weekend look no further than the action at Castleisland. The Island Cup never fails to throw up quality and this year is no exception to the rule at the Kerry venue...
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