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Balmont fourth in Singapore group one

Sun, 19 May 2013 15:19:00 +0100

Balmont Mast finished a close up fourth for Tara Stud's Derek Iceton in the Krisflyer International Sprint at Kranji racecourse in Singapore today.

Tara focus on Singapore today

Sun, 19 May 2013 07:19:00 +0100

Horseracing enthusiasts around the Skryne and Dunshaughlin areas will be turning their attention towards the east today as Tara Stud owner Derek Iceton's Balmont Mast bids for success at Kranji (12.50).

Nina back with a winner

Sat, 18 May 2013 20:46:00 +0100

Nina Carberry returned to the winners enclosure today at Wexford following a stint on the sidelines after breaking her collarbone in a fall from Another Palm in the Ulster National at Downpatrick last month.

Indian scalps opposition for Downey

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:02:00 +0100

Slane trainer Pat Downey enjoyed an overdue visit to the winners' enclosure at Kilbeggan this evening when Indian Road Runner won the last race on the card.

Dunboyne gears up for R�s start again

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:00:00 +0100

Dunboyne will host 180 cyclists from all over the world for the start of the 2013 An Post Ras, now a 2.2 world ranked event, on Sunday, with two Meath teams set to compete, starting time, 12.30.

Big turnout expected for Tri an Mhi event

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:47:00 +0100

A big crowd is expected to show up for the middle distance (half ironman) triathlon hosted by the Tri an Mhi club at Lough Lene, Collinstown on Saturday.

Bulldogs for Navan

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:59:00 +0100

American Football will arrive in Navan this weekend when the Meath Bulldogs start their residency in their new home, Navan RFC at Balreask Old.

Entries open for 2013 ALMC Stages Rally

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:38:00 +0100

Entries for the 2013 ALMC Stages Rally which takes place on Sunday 7th July are now open with full regulations for the event available from the club

McGuinness goes close at Dunsany

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:26:00 +0100

Navan Road Club cyclist Andrew McGuinness narrowly missed out on top spot in the senior A4 race over 51km at the Dunsany Grand Prix on Sunday.

Past Meath Greyhound Derby winners celebrate anniversary

Mon, 13 May 2013 21:24:00 +0100

The Irish Greyhound Board (IGB) has anounced a three-year sponsorship agreement with UK-based independent finance company Enterprise Target Solutions (ETS).

Lily wins again

Sun, 12 May 2013 10:29:00 +0100

Trim owners Clodagh and Kevin Mitchell were celebrating another victory for the talented Lily's Angel yesterday when the filly won the group three Chartwell Fillies' Stakes for jockey Gary Carroll at Lingfield.

Matthews shows good form again

Fri, 10 May 2013 21:45:00 +0100

Dunshaughlin AC runner Robbie Matthews took the first prize at the Navan AC-promoted 6km road race from Claremont Stadium this evening.

Great welcome for Natalya Coyle

Mon, 06 May 2013 18:20:00 +0100

Meath's Olympic Pentathlete Natalya Coyle was a special guest today at Headfort School near Kells where she presented medals to participants in the minimus and tetrathlon events.

Six-day suspension for Andrew Lynch

Sun, 05 May 2013 12:21:00 +0100

Ashbourne jockey Andrew Lynch is certainly enduring a mixed start to the new national hunt season after a minor injury on the last day of Punchestown was followed by a winner at Tipperary this week and a ban at Limerick yesterday.

Boxing double for Blaney sisters

Sat, 04 May 2013 18:27:00 +0100

Navan Boxing Club is celebrating the success of two boxers in the National Girl Boxing Championships held at the weekend in in the National Stadium, Dublin.

Andrew on the mark at Tipperary

Thu, 02 May 2013 21:36:00 +0100

Ashbourne jockey Andrew Lynch was in the winners' enclosure at Tipperary tonight as he returned from an injury sustained at Punchestown last week.

Three for Paul Carberry

Wed, 01 May 2013 13:00:00 +0100

Meath jockey Paul Carberry recorded a treble at Ballinrobe yesterday.

INH awards at Dunboyne Castle

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:05:00 +0100

Dunboyne Castle Hotel hosted the 2013 Irish National Hunt awards for the second successive year on Sunday night and Nina Carberry scooped her ninth Leading Lady Rider award following another fine season for the Meath woman.

Royal County 5k road race a big success

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:44:00 +0100

The Headfort Arms Hotel, Kells was the first stop for competitors in today's Royal County 5km road race and after that it was all up hill to the Round Tower for the start.

Robbie romps home

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 15:52:00 +0100

Local runner Robbie Matthews romped to an effortless victory in the Royal County 5km road race at Kells this afternoon.

National archery position for Athboy man

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:13:00 +0100

Gerry Deegan, president of Athboy Archery Club, has taken on a new role as national development officer with Archery Ireland.

Racing in Navan called off

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:43:00 +0100

Racing in Navan on Sunday has been called off because of the wet condition of the ground the Turf Club has confirmed.

Flemenstar to miss Punchestown Chase

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:04:00 +0100

A showdown between Sprinter Sacre and Flemenstar in the Champion Chase at Punchestown has been ruled out with the latter set to undergo a wind operation.

Lily strikes again

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 18:11:00 +0100

Trim owners Clodagh and Kevin Mitchell were celebrating another victory Lily's Angel yesterday when the filly won well at Kempton and landed the Betfred Snowdrop Fillies' Stakes for jockey Gary Carroll.

Aintree winner Ballabriggs retired

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:28:00 +0100

Ballabriggs, the horse ridden by Kilmessan jockey Jason Magure to win the 2011 Aintree Grand National, has been retired, trainer Donald McCain has confirmed.