Brian O’Connor
Brian O’Connor is a racing journalist who investigates issues within the horse racing industry. He recently addressed the illegal smuggling of horses, including thoroughbreds, and called attention to the industry's failure to manage horses after their racing careers end.
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Brian O'Connor is another brother of Eoin O'Connor who communicated with him before his disappearance.
The full story of Ruth Lawrence’s double murder trial – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-11-12
Brian O’Connor was charged with assault causing harm and motor theft offences in connection with a carjacking incident in Dublin.
Man accused of stabbing motorist five times with screwdriver in alleged Dublin carjacking – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-01
Brian is one of Sharon O’Connor's two children who have been living intermittently in her parents’ home.
‘I just need a home’Ireland· 2025-08-29
An inquest into Mr McCrann’s death was conducted by the coroner for Roscommon, Brian O’Connor.
Roscommon man died instantly from ‘catastrophic’ brain injury in farm incident, inquest told – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-03
Brian O’Connor looks ahead to next Sunday’s bumper nine-race card at the Curragh.
Dublin hurlers leave us lost for words – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-23
Brian O’Connor is a character portrayed by Cristian Gamero in the film Escupiré sobre sus tumbas, who is consumed by revenge and unexpected love.
trabajar duro y enfocarte en un objetivo”
Dominican Republic· 2025-05-06
Brian O’Connor previews the Punchestown festival featuring 40 races.
Health of Irish rugby and Dublin football come under focus after lost weekend – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-29
Brian O’Connor is the chief claims officer at Aviva Insurance Ireland and commented on the trend of insurance fraud prosecutions.
Aviva sees rise in contested claims being pulled – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-29Brian O'Connor reports on Willie Mullins' chances in the Scottish Grand National.
Munster and Leinster draw breath and get ready to go again – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-08
Brian O'Connor reports on Willie Mullins' success at Aintree.
GAA says goodbye to a favourite son – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-04
Brian O’Connor's build-up to the Grand National includes news about Mark Walsh.
Football championship lift-off gives little time to catch a breath – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-02
Brian O’Connor hears Willie Mullins’ take on false starts at Cheltenham.
Ireland’s Six Nations campaign followed a downward curve – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-18
Brian O’Connor previews Galopin Des Champs' shot at steeplechasing immortality.
Live updates, race results and reaction on Gold Cup Day – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-14
Brian O’Connor noted that attendances at the Festival this year are down.
Live updates, race results and reaction as Ryanair Chase tops the billing – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-13
The coroner for Roscommon, Brian O’Connor, recorded a verdict of accidental death on Wednesday.
Toddler died instantly after being struck by reversing 4x4 vehicle near holiday home, inquest hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-13
Brian O’Connor brings news of trainer ‘Shark’ Hanlon being free to run horses again after his licence was approved.
Ireland’s limitations laid bare in Slovenia as poor Nations League start continues – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-26
Brian O’Connor looks at the big decision facing JP McManus’s team ahead of the Cheltenham Festival.
Ireland get their kicks and prepare for Le Bombe Equipe – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-25
Brian O’Connor reflected on the remarkable successes of Michael O’Sullivan's short career.
Aviva Stadium proves the perfect stage for the League of Ireland’s coming of age – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-17
Brian O’Connor looks again at racing’s failure to deal with the issue of what happens to horses when their careers are over.
Roses are red, violets are blue, oh Michael Noonan, Rovers love you – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-14
