Is the weight of history against Leinster in quest for fifth star, Punchestown Festival continues, and Trent Kone-Doherty relishing his fresh start in Norway

Is the weight of history against Leinster in quest for fifth star, Punchestown Festival continues, and Trent Kone-Doherty relishing his fresh start in Norway

Irish Independent

Thursday, 30 April 2026

This newsletter was edited by Tony Considine

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