Foxchapel King was well down the field when Irish Gold Cup hope Beef Or Salmon won the Ericsson Chase last month but put in an brave display here, giving away 23lb to the winner.

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As well as seeing how the ELVs are bedding it, it was also a chance for Booth to catch up with two former London Irish coaches now at Stormers - Brendan Venter and Gary Gold.

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When Abraham Lincoln struggled to preserve our young union, more than 100, 000 Irish and Irish Americans joined the cause, with units like the Irish Brigade charging into battle -- green flags with gold harp waving alongside our star-spangled banner.

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The progressive Lie Forrit holds an entry for Willie Amos, while former Gold Cup winner War Of Attrition is one of 12 Irish-trained possibles.

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She was also presented with an edible replica of the Irish state coach, made from chocolate, sugar and 24-carat gold leaf.

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One of the legends of track cycling has said that Newtownards cyclist Martyn Irvine's gold medal at the World Track Championships should lead to more investment in Irish cycling.

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