BAR 1 Betting Appoints Alan Cawley as New League of Ireland Ambassador

BAR 1 Betting has announced Alan Cawley as its new League of Ireland ambassador ahead of the 2026 season. The former Shelbourne title winner and RTÉ pundit will front a new weekly show, LOI Lowdown, across BAR 1 Betting’s social channels, offering expert analysis, fixtures previews and weekly betting insights throughout the League of Ireland campaign.

BAR 1 Betting has also announced a charity bet sponsorship of the long-standing weekly League of Ireland podcast ‘Between the Stripes LOI podcast’.


Cheltenham Trials Day Preview: Key Races, Runners and Festival Clues

Cheltenham Trials Day takes centre stage this Saturday as the road to the Cheltenham Festival gathers pace. Sir Gino lines up in the International Hurdle, and Grey Dawning headlines the Cotswold Chase, the card is packed with Festival clues. Add in strong Irish raiders, key graded contests and valuable handicap action, and Trials Day promises to be one of the most informative afternoons of the National Hunt season.



UEFA Champions League Preview: Chelsea, Liverpool & Newcastle in Action Tonight

The penultimate round of the UEFA Champions League league phase takes centre stage tonight as Chelsea, Liverpool and Newcastle United all feature in crucial European fixtures. Chelsea host Pafos at Stamford Bridge, Liverpool face a daunting trip to Marseille’s Stade Vélodrome, and Newcastle welcome PSV Eindhoven to St James’ Park with qualification hopes still alive. With key stats, form trends and betting insights across all three matches, BAR 1 Betting brings you everything you need to know ahead of another decisive night in the Champions League.




Manchester United vs Bournemouth Preview – Premier League Monday Night Football

Manchester United return to Monday Night Football after last week’s emphatic win at Wolves, but face a tricky test as Bournemouth visit Old Trafford. With the Cherries struggling for form yet sensing defensive vulnerability in the hosts, and key players like Bruno Fernandes and Antoine Semenyo in focus, this Premier League clash promises goals — and betting value — under the lights.



Winter Festival 2025 at Fairyhouse: A New Era with BAR 1 Betting

The 2025 Winter Festival at Fairyhouse, proudly sponsored by BAR 1 Betting, returns as Ireland’s premier pre-Christmas jumps meeting. With multiple Grade One races, nearly €500,000 in prize money and a history of producing true jump-racing greats, the Winter Festival continues to grow in prestige. Join us for a weekend packed with top-class action, tradition and excitement as BAR 1 Betting enters a new era with a new name – but the same passion for Irish racing.