Surely Northern Ireland is overdue the Agatha Christie treatment? We have the spectacular landscapes, the stunning stately homes and the eerie castles - perfect locations for a big Christmas ...

Grey Abbey (7-2) ran his rivals ragged for a superb victory in the Betfair Bowl at Aintree today. The gallant 11-year-old was at the head of affairs from the first fence in the Grade Two contest ...

RAY GILPIN GREY ABBEY put up a magnificent weight-carrying performance to complete a rare double for Galway jockey Graham Lee in the Gala Casinos Daily Record Scottish Grand National at Ayr yesterday.

From Viking invasions to megalithic and monastic sites, Northern Ireland is filled with historical heritage that dates back some 5,000 years ago.

Grey Abbey is back on track for the Cheltenham Gold Cup less than two weeks after a serious training setback. The 11-year-old "knocked a joint" and, as a result, had been in serious danger of missing ...

Grey Abbey, who outjumped 27 rivals to win the Scottish Grand National winner in April, is on course to reappear in the valuable Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby on Saturday.

The gutsy Grey Abbey put up a terrific performance to land an all-the-way success in the bet365 Charlie Hall Chase.

One of Northern Ireland's oldest stately homes is enjoying a new international life as an increasingly popular filming location. Grey Abbey House has stood in the Ards peninsula since 1762.

HOWARD JOHNSON revealed yesterday that totesport Gold Cup hope Grey Abbey has met with a setback with the blue riband just over four weeks away.

Trainer Howard Johnson has revealed that his totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup hope Grey Abbey has meet with a setback and may the blue riband on March 18.

Bill is Sotheby's representative in Ireland and Grey Abbey is a suitably impressive base for entertaining clients. The house gives the family a feeling of being part of history, says Bill.